When should I mate my German shepherd?

When should I mate my German shepherd?

For the safest results, one should begin to breed their female GSD at about two years of age and stop once she reaches eight years of age. Breeding as early as a dog’s first or even second heat cycle may cause confusion for the mother, and cause serious mental drawbacks as she could neglect her pups.

What day is best for mating dogs?

For most females, the best time for breeding is between the tenth and fourteenth day of estrus. However, some females ovulate as early as the third or fourth day or as late as the eighteenth day. Blood tests or vaginal cytology will assist in determining the best period for your dog.

What does a pregnant dog’s stomach feel like?

Vomiting/sickness “About three weeks after she has become pregnant, a female dog may start to show some mild stomach upset, a drop in her appetite and sometimes even vomiting,” she says. “This is similar to human morning sickness and occurs because of hormonal swings.”

Do dogs nipples get bigger after heat cycle?

A dog’s nipples do usually enlarge after a heat cycle as part of the “false pregnancy” scenario. At this point, you are seeing a normal change in a dog after her heat cycle and if she had no exposure to male dogs, you should not have to worry about pregnancy.

Why did my dogs nipples get big after heat?

Signs a Female Is in Heat Think of it as the doggie equivalent of PMS. Swollen nipples – Sometimes, but not always, the nipples and breasts will swell slightly. This can also be a sign of a phantom pregnancy, when a female may begin to show signs of being pregnant even if she’s not.

Do dogs change after first heat?

Changes can range from quite mild to more severe. Sometimes a female dog will become more affectionate and clingy with her owner, other times she may seem a bit grumpy. Appetite changes: It’s not unusual for a dog to go off her food a bit during this first week, or she may get hungrier.