May 23, 2011
My male dog jumps on my female but cannot seem to get her bred. What can I do?
Full Question:
I have a breeding question. I have 2 German shepherds that I have bred one litter already. They are beautiful dogs with great Sc. lines and good hips. My question is about the male. The bitch is in season and I have been putting them together. He hops on and goes to town, but he never gets it in. This has gone on for days. I have attempted to help him but he shuts down if I get involved. Is it normal? Do some dogs just not breed some times? Or is he just bad at it? I appreciate your time and comments!Maureen B
Cindy's Answer:
It takes a male dog 5 or 6 females to be considered a stud dog - this in fact could be 10 to 15 actual ties (breedings).
Many dogs have problems, many dogs have problems when the owners are near. I personally think sex drive in a stud dog is as important as working drive. I DO NOT like a dog that is sensitive about the handler being near or the handler trying to assist.
If fact if my stud dogs were like this I would not breed them. They would fall into the category of dogs that I call “PETS.”
There are time (many times) where I have to help the male hit the mark. This means holding the females tail out of the way, actually tilting her vulva up (by using my fingers when I stick my hand back between her legs) or physically grabbing the males penis and guiding him into the female. A small amount of KY jelly (the size of a dime on the lips of the vulva will often make the difference between a male having success and not getting the tie.
Be sure that you wash your hands really well before you do any of the above.
Many dogs have problems, many dogs have problems when the owners are near. I personally think sex drive in a stud dog is as important as working drive. I DO NOT like a dog that is sensitive about the handler being near or the handler trying to assist.
If fact if my stud dogs were like this I would not breed them. They would fall into the category of dogs that I call “PETS.”
There are time (many times) where I have to help the male hit the mark. This means holding the females tail out of the way, actually tilting her vulva up (by using my fingers when I stick my hand back between her legs) or physically grabbing the males penis and guiding him into the female. A small amount of KY jelly (the size of a dime on the lips of the vulva will often make the difference between a male having success and not getting the tie.
Be sure that you wash your hands really well before you do any of the above.
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