Bichon Frise Breeding
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Bichon Frise breeding is a big decision to make so it is understandable if you feel uneasy about starting the process. However, Bichon Frise breeding can go smoothly and be an enjoyable process as long as you follow a few simple tips.
Selecting the right breeding mate for your dog is the most important part of Bichon Frise breeding. You should choose a mate that has qualities you want to see carried on to the puppies and at least a few generations to come. You should also make sure the male and female dog are healthy so that no genetic faults are passed on to the puppy or that the health of the puppy isn't jeopardized.
Having a healthy female will also make the pregnancy and birthing process easier. Before breeding your female make sure you support her with excellent nutrition and supplements to boost her energy and allow her to stay healthy during the pregnancy.
You can increase your chances with Bichon Frise breeding by making sure you have good record keeping. With the female dog this is especially important and it can be a good idea to have a history folder specifically for the female where you can keep significant dates such as the first signs that she is in heat, when changes in behavior are noticed and any medical issues. You should also find a veterinarian that you have a good working relationship with since they will help you through the entire breeding process and with the puppies' health after they are born.
While the male dog has fewer reproductive problems, when they do arise they are more difficult to correct than problems in the female. For males you should check for anatomical defects, low sperm, infection of the reproductive organs, hypothyroidism, arthritis of the spine and brucellosis. If your male dog doesn't show any signs of being interested in breeding then it is important that you take them to the vet right away to be thoroughly checked out before proceeding with the breeding.
Once you start Bichon Frise breeding the most important thing to focus on is timing. Wrong timing is the reason for many failed breeding attempts. You can have your vet run a variety of tests which can help you narrow down the best breeding time for your female, but the process is always a hit and miss. Typically around one year of age the female dog will start going into heat every six months.
Before breeding you should make sure your female dog is full-grown and developed because then she will be more likely to have a pregnancy with fewer complications.
After going into heat most females will be ready to breed around ten to twelve days later. Getting the female and male dog together early and trying continually is often the best option. It is better if you are early than to find out you are late and having to wait another six months. About twenty-two days after breeding your vet can tell you whether or not impregnation has occurred.
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About the author: Mary Stevenson is an avid lover of the Bichon Frise and owns a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Bichon Frise. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Bichon Frise Breeding plus a whole lot more.
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