Whether you like to play with adorable puppies or are planning to get serious about breeding dachshunds, before enjoying communication with small dachshunds, you will have to resolve several issues, the first of which will be the correct organization of mating.
Although mating a dachshund, pregnancy and childbirth occur naturally in most cases, all risks cannot be completely eliminated and you must be prepared for various problems and surprises. In addition to caring for the health of your pet, clearly answer for yourself why you need puppies and whether you are ready to take care of them and whether you can place them with a good owner. Irresponsible behavior and inattention of a person often turns into a tragedy for the little ones.
The general rule for both partners before mating is to carry out preventive measures. It is necessary to get vaccinated, dewormed and eliminate external parasites. The use of most drugs is prohibited during pregnancy and lactation, so it is better to treat the animal with a schedule shift of 1-2 months than to risk the health of the dog and its offspring. The male dog is treated to prevent infection of the female dog on contact.
Before breeding a dachshund, you should check its health status. Both dogs must be healthy both physically and psychologically. A dachshund that is preparing to become a mother needs to maintain an optimal weight.
Choosing a marriage partner is not an easy matter. For breeding, excellent health of a male dog is not enough. It is better for an inexperienced owner to seek recommendations from a kennel club. The external data of the partners and their pedigrees are assessed. The ideal choice would be a male dachshund that has both its own awards and those of its grown-up offspring.
Stages of heat
Despite the fact that the period of sexual hunting occurs for each taxi driver according to an individual scenario, the whole process is divided into four stages or phases:
- The first stage is proestrus. During this period, it is not yet possible to breed a girl.
- The second is estrus. The optimal moment to breed a dachshund. But it is better to loop the dog not in the first, but in the third or subsequent sexual heats. The fact is that during the first emptying, the dog is not yet fully ready for pregnancy and childbirth. There is a high risk of complications, including fatal ones. During the first estrus in a dachshund's life, it is important to surround her with attention, often treat her with “snacks” and caress her.
- The third is metestrus. Knitting during this period is almost pointless, since the percentage of successful conception is minimal.
- The fourth is anestrus. The last stage, which is characterized by the complete disappearance of previously occurring symptoms.
Stages
Estrus indicates that during this period the dog can become pregnant.
This process begins to appear in dachshunds between six months and one year of age. The duration of the full cycle is six months. Estrus occurs twice in 12 months. The whole process consists of several stages. On average it lasts 2 weeks. Its minimum duration is 7 days, and the maximum is 28. In the first week, the pet begins to bleed. Estrus includes divisions:
You can determine the stage of estrus by paying attention to the symptoms. Each of the described intervals has its own characteristics
And all symptoms should be divided into several periods.
When does a dachshund's first heat start?
The dachshund's first heat occurs at the age of eight months. But a slightly earlier (at 7 months) or later (at 14-15 months) onset of sexual heat is also not a deviation from the norm. If this happens too early or, conversely, too late, you need to visit a veterinarian. He will examine the dog and rule out or confirm the presence of one or another pathology.
The timing of the first “critical days” for a dachshund depends on:
- heredity;
- growing and maintenance conditions;
- diet;
- transferred diseases.
Preparing a male dog
The optimal age for the first mating for male dachshunds is considered to be 12-15 months. Owners of a male dog need to take into account that when untying a dog, they will need to provide 3-4 matings per year to maintain the health and psyche of the male dog. A dog that has not been caged calmly tolerates the presence of females in heat and the absence of sexual activity. For untied males, continued dating with the opposite sex is necessary.
Males have a good sense of the female’s condition and readiness. Experienced dogs groom but do not mount until the bitch begins her estrous stage. If the male is young and has his first mating, problems may arise. In this case, it would be useful to have the help of a dog handler during sexual intercourse.
Mating is usually carried out in the male's territory. In a familiar environment, the male feels calmer and more confident, and will be easier to board. For successful mating of dachshunds, no additional conditions are required. If one of your pets is nervous, you can give them a favorite treat or toy to calm them down. Aggressive behavior in dachshunds is rare, but if this happens, the female should wear a muzzle or tie her mouth with a bandage.
If the time is chosen correctly, the animals are healthy and sexual intercourse ends with ejaculation, then after the first mounting the female will become pregnant. Sometimes it is recommended to carry out another mating, two days after the first, but this is a precautionary measure rather than a mandatory condition.
The apparent complexity of the preparatory stage is more than compensated by the happiness of communicating with touching bundles of affectionate and devoted dachshund puppies. And of course, in order to get an unsurpassed result from the whole idea with offspring, you need to follow the rules for selecting a partner and the recommendations of veterinarians.
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Main symptoms in a bitch
The main symptom of estrus in dachshunds is bloody discharge, which later changes color to yellowish or colorless.
Frequent symptoms and duration of each stage of estrus in a taxi dog:
- Proestrus. Initial symptoms of proestrus: bloody discharge from the dog's loop, decreased interest in male dogs. After just a couple of days, the female’s behavior changes in the opposite direction: there is less blood in the discharge, and interest in male dogs increases. It lasts from 1 to 9 days.
- Estrus. Duration – 14 days or less. Symptoms of estrus are a change in the color of the discharge (they become yellowish or colorless), a slight downward movement of the loop.
- Metestrus. At this stage, the swelling of the loop subsides, and the abundance of discharge also decreases.
- Anestrus. Complete disappearance of symptoms.
Mating phases
Dog breeders distinguish several phases of mating:
A few minutes after the “plucking”, the owner of the male dog needs to carefully remove his pet’s paw and place it in the “tail to tail” position without releasing the lock. Otherwise, it may cause injury to both partners;
Finally, another stage occurs:
The success of mating is confirmed by the cessation of estrus, both immediately after mating and a few days after it.
As for control mating, it is carried out in the absence of “mating” and a rapid loss of interest in the bitch on the part of the dog. In this case, to consolidate the results, a control mating is carried out 24-48 hours after the first attempt. Try to ensure that the animals reach the “lock” phase. In addition, control mating is a good “safety net”, since the probability that the bitch did not ovulate during the first mating is extremely high.
Reasons for absence or delay
The reasons for the complete absence of “critical days” in a dachshund or delay may be the following factors:
- unsuitable conditions for keeping the taxi;
- inadequate diet, significant errors in nutrition;
- hormonal imbalances in the dog’s body;
- congenital pathologies leading to dysfunction of the reproductive system;
- ovarian dysfunction;
- thyroid diseases;
- benign or malignant formation in the pelvic area, on the ovaries.
- inflammation in the uterus.
All of these factors can provoke a delay in the “critical days” of a dachshund. With timely contact with a veterinarian and a full diagnosis, the problem can be quickly resolved.
What to do when a female dog is on her period?
Dachshund menstruation is the period when you can find out the degree of obedience of your dog. Now most of the basic commands will have to be executed. For example, if a taxi girl does not obey the command “Come to me!” and runs away from the owner during a walk, then she will cause a lot of problems.
Of course, commands alone cannot suppress a dog’s reproductive instinct. Veterinarians recommend special sprays that are sprayed onto the female’s loop. This drowns out the aroma that drives the male dogs and the girl herself crazy.
When walking, it is very important to remove the dachshund from the male dogs in a timely manner. Moreover, every second counts: during the period of sexual heat, dachshunds are in an excited state and can easily break off the leash. If a dachshund walks without owner supervision, it will cause a lot of problems.
There are also special hormonal pills and injections with hormones that prevent a dog from becoming pregnant. But before giving your dog such drugs, you should definitely consult a veterinarian.
First time
Where and how 1 male is mated. Many will agree that it is better to do it at home. Arrange with the owner of the bitch to come to your home with the pet at a certain time. You need to know in advance when mating will take place. How to properly prepare your dog for this action? Before starting the “procedure”, you should take a walk down the street with your pet, who will soon become a “father”. This will also increase activity and interest in upcoming events. It is not recommended to feed the dog heavily before the first mating; you should eat no earlier than two hours before mating. The best option is to give your dog something to eat before going for a walk.
There is also an opinion that it is the first mating of a male that should take place with an experienced female, which is better to choose for the first mating. It is better if the female herself wants to mate and behaves calmly.
On what day can you breed a dachshund girl?
The optimal mating time for a dachshund is 12-14 days from the start of heat. This indicator is rather indicative, because the mating period for each dachshund must be determined individually.
You can find out when a female is ready for mating by the following symptoms:
- discharge from the loop becomes yellowish or colorless;
- the loop becomes soft;
- the girl changes her attitude towards male dogs. That is, she no longer snaps, but, on the contrary, allows them to approach her;
- when the loop is touched, the female stands in a characteristic pose and moves her tail to the side. The same thing is observed if the owner puts his hand on the dog’s rump.
Breeding tips for owners of dachshund boys
Remember that if you decide to breed your male dog, he will continue to demand from you an uninterrupted supply of brides. Otherwise, he will periodically run away on walks, and dachshunds are especially prone to running away and wandering in search of adventure. Also, mated males are more prone to aggressive behavior and constantly mark their territory, including at home.
It is rational to breed only really excellent sires, to whom they are put on a waiting list for mating for several years in advance. Owners of promising male dogs are known in their community, and owners of female dogs themselves approach them with offers of mating. In order for people to know about your dog, you need to attend exhibitions with him from an early age and receive all kinds of titles and titles.
Of course, he should not have internal or external parasites. Don’t forget about training your male dachshund. You will have to frequently communicate with the owners of the bitches who will come for breeding, and the male must obey you and generally give the impression of an intelligent and mentally balanced dog.
First mating for a male
You can breed a dachshund boy for the first time at the age of 1.5 years, although he reaches sexual maturity at 10 months. But exactly the age of 1.5 years is considered the period when the final formation of the breed characteristics of a male dog occurs, so it is better not to plan mating before this age.
Advice for owners of dachshund girls
If you are the happy owner of a female dachshund, then mating for you is only the beginning of a series of important events, the culmination of which will be the birth and raising of little dachshunds. Immediately assess your strength: can you take responsibility for such a large-scale event, and only then plan mating. A female dachshund is bred for the first time on the third heat, sometimes this is done on the second heat, although this is not recommended.
A lot has been said about the dangers of mating during the first heat, and this should not be allowed under any circumstances.
If you really love your dog and are not trying to make money by selling puppies, then there is not much mating to do. Typically a dog mates 3-4 times in its entire life. The first time is about two years, and then no more than once a year. After 6 years of mating it is dangerous, and such dogs are not allowed for breeding, as they produce weak puppies with various deviations from the standard.
It is advisable, but not necessary, to participate in exhibitions with a female dachshund. The requirements for their exhibition career are not as strict as for male dogs. But if you want the puppies to have documents, then you need to plan the mating not on your own, but through a canine association. There they will select the most suitable pair for you in terms of appearance and make the union official, that is, with an entry in the stud book, with puppy cards for puppies and other joys of civilized breeding.
Be prepared for the fact that for the sake of mating you may need to visit another city, and sometimes even another country (if you are trying to find a famous foreign groom). Matings are always carried out on the territory of the dog, which requires the owners of bitches to very accurately calculate a good day for mating.
You will have to plan everything carefully, because there are only a few favorable days for conception during the period of estrus, and you need the mating to take place at this time.
You should not be hindered by the lack of train tickets and other unforeseen circumstances. When breeding, be sure to bring a collar, leash and muzzle for your dog. Even if she is not aggressive, she may not like the dog in some way. She will try to bite him and he will lose interest in your dachshund girl. To prevent the mating from breaking due to this, it is better to put a muzzle on the dachshund at the first sign of aggression.
If you are a supporter of the control mating theory, then you will have to come to meet the male not once, but twice. There are different opinions on this matter: some breeders believe that it is better to play it safe and arrange a control mating to guarantee fertilization. Others are firmly convinced that if the male is experienced and healthy, then the miracle of conception will happen at the first mating. It is better to plan mating with an experienced male; in this case, everything happens naturally and no human help is required.
If the male is inexperienced, or as dog breeders say, not untied, then he must have an experienced owner who will control the mating process. In any case, there is always a way out, for example, you can invite a specialist: a dog handler or a veterinarian. Typically, the mating process for dachshunds occurs without complications and does not require the intervention of the owners.
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Caring for a dog during critical days
When a dachshund is in heat, it can leave bloody spots on furniture, carpets and other things in the apartment. Therefore, diapers or absorbent panties are sold in veterinary stores or pharmacies especially for dogs in heat. You can sew these panties yourself. It is necessary that the diapers fit snugly on the dog, but do not squeeze or restrict its movement.
Starting from the fifth day of estrus, the owner needs to carefully monitor the dog, preventing it from escaping. During a sexual hunt, a dachshund can easily run away from its owner and go in search of a male. Therefore, taxi dogs living in a private house need even more careful supervision.
When taking a taxi dog in heat for a walk, you must not let him off the leash and allow the female to come into contact with the male. Even if the dog has already been mated to a male, you cannot stop monitoring it. She may re-mate with an unsuitable male, resulting in the culling of future offspring.
In addition, vaccination and treatment of the dog against endo- and ectoparasites must be completed before its “critical days” begin.
Subtleties of the process: how to avoid accidental pregnancy
During the period of heat, the dog owner must be very attentive. First of all, be sure to keep your dog on a leash. It is necessary to monitor animals that approach the dog, since the smell of discharge excites male dogs, and can cause aggression in a strange bitch. Particular care must be taken to avoid packs of yard dogs to avoid unplanned pregnancy. To calm the excitement, it is better to use a veterinary spray that dulls the smell of discharge. If, nevertheless, an unpleasant incident occurs and sexual intercourse occurs, there are hormonal drugs in injections, after which pregnancy does not occur.
No longer a puppy
Sexual hunting is a natural process that is not a disease or any pathology. This is an inevitable period inherent in dogs by nature. If you strictly follow all the conditions for caring for and maintaining a dachshund during the “heat” time, then there will be no problems with the dog. The importance of emotional support for tachets cannot be underestimated. It is unacceptable to shout, scold, and especially hit a dog. It’s also not worth training or giving strict instructions to the dog just yet. As soon as the heat is over, the taxi will immediately become the same as before.
Time and place
The owners should find and select the place where the dogs will mate. When the place is prepared, you can start the pets. A good solution is a rubber mat that will help the paws to stabilize and not slip at a crucial moment. And in the future, for the second and subsequent times, this rug will be removed for the animal as a signal for the “planning event.”
The general rule for mating is that the male should be mated in his usual environment, and the female should be brought. Before mating, a few days in advance, it is better to introduce the animals, organize a joint walk for them, let them walk so that they become interested in each other. Choose the most convenient option.
When they bring a “mate” for your pet, do not allow them to play together before mating. This will knock down all their instinct and tire the animals. If a male is mating for the first time, it means he may need your help. It is necessary to ensure that everything goes well and the male does not get scared and the female does not behave aggressively, otherwise subsequent matings may become a problem. Dogs don't like being forced, it's better to find a different approach.
Before the event, the pet should be bathed the day before mating. After mating, the dog’s genitals should also be washed and Miramistin, a special ointment, applied to them.
That's it, the mating of the dogs was successful, you can draw up the documents! Healthy and beautiful puppies are the best advertisement for your dog.
