A female dog with her pup
When a female dog is not spayed, she can become pregnant during her heat cycles that last up to two to three weeks. As the female matures, she will begin to indicate she is ready for breeding. If you prefer not to have her breed, it is easier to have her spayed. However, if your intentions are to become a breeder or only allow your pet to breed, it is best to know the signs that will indicate when she is ready.
Instructions
1. Keep track of how old your female dog is. Once she reaches 6 months of age she is able to become pregnant, but it is not recommended. The female dog at 6 months is not mature enough mentally and physically to handle a litter.
2. Analyze the female dog's vulva. If it is slightly swollen, she is going through a heat cycle. Female dogs will have a cycle every four to six months. If the vulva is light red or brown and swollen then the female dog is ready to breed. This usually occurs on the second or third cycle. The female will be between 12 to 18 months old when she is ready to breed. There will also be a yellowish discharge when your pet is ovulating.
3. Monitor how the female dog is acting. As she matures and is ready to breed, she will become more receptive to male dogs. She also will emit a strong, distinct smell that male dogs will detect. She will not fight with the male as he attempts to mount her. Sometimes the female will try mounting the male to let him know she is ready.
4. Examine the female dog's belly. As the female dog becomes mature, her nipples will become more visible during her second cycle or third cycle. They will be enlarged and bright pink.
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