ABC Of A Good Cross

Whether we have a purebred dog or not, it is possible that we want to mate it perhaps because we want to have more puppies or because there are friends who want a baby from our friend. But doing this also comes with a serious responsibility that we must be willing to take on. Find out here how much you have to know to get a good cross.

And added to this, there are some steps to follow that we cannot skip for the crossing to be successful. This article will tell you about tips and advice to make a good cross with your dog, or with your dog.

Steps to follow for a good crossing

A. Make sure your dog can reproduce

This is essential, because if the purpose of mating your dog is to have puppies, it would not make sense to do so if it cannot reproduce.

How can you know? Through tests that your veterinarian will carry out in a simple and cheap way. If your dog considers that your dog is suitable for reproduction, you will have to take into account a series of factors before mating it. For instance:

Age

You have to be sure that your dog is the right age to be able to have relations with another dog, since if we fall into the temptation to allow them to do so when they are very young they could have serious problems and even die.

On the contrary, they should not be too old, as they also suffer the risk of death for both the bitch and the puppies.

The dogs you want to mate must be at least one and a half years old and the bitches must be in their third heat at least.

Genetics

Investigate with your veterinarian, on the Internet and with other owners who have dogs of the same breed as yours what are the possible genetic deformations that they could transmit to their puppies.

Know the health status of your pet

Depending on the size of your dog, it may have a type of disease that could cause problems if it is going to mate or give birth. For example, hip dysplaxia that would bring great problems at the time of delivery.

Also dogs that do not pass the BAER hearing test with complete certainty will transmit deafness to their peers.

Heart problems also make a no for an answer to whether to mate your dog.

B. Is the bitch on the correct cycle for a good cross?

Whether or not yours is the dog that is going to have the puppies, you have to make sure that the moment is right. How can we find out? Don’t worry, it’s not as difficult as you think.

The bitch’s heat is easy to recognize, because, like women, it suffers small hemorrhages that are easily detected. The heat will last between 21 and 35 days, although there will be more specific ones that are much more valid for the pregnancy to be viable.

The most normal thing is that the bitch is at its best between 7 and 10 days after the start of heat, although some ovulate on day 4 and others on the 27th. This can make it seem difficult to know exactly what the best time is.

However, male dogs show a greater interest in the bitch when the time has come and females are willing to accept them when they are ready to get pregnant.

The best way for this to happen is that from the third day that your dog is in heat, make see “his partner” every other day and leave them alone observing their behavior. Nature will do the rest …

C. Last steps to follow for a good crossing

Once you know that your dog or bitch is apt to bear fruit and when is the time, you need to get going.

Shave the vaginal part of your bitch

This is important, since excess hair can cause damage to the animal at the time of intercourse, in addition, it could transmit infections.

Give them time to get to know each other

We know that you are looking forward to seeing the new puppies but be patient and do not force the situation. Animals know what to do and will do it at the right time.

Don’t leave them alone

Sometimes bitches, especially if they are virgins, can react somewhat aggressively, so it is best if you muzzle them while they are with the dog in question and keep an eye on them to avoid confrontations. Also try to speak to them in a loving and gentle way to curb tensions.

Remember that if you want to mate your pet you must be aware that you may not be able to sell or give away all the puppies and that you will have to take care of them.