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I have male rot that has been mated the first time for 4 months ago. Most of the females around are in their period now and he is a real pain in training. First pass in the bite work he's really domestic and frustrated, can take a bite here and there. Can see and can't hear, and takes himself totally out, and he has good condition. The second pass after a break he's calmer and are back in function. Shall I go on as usual or pull him down with more obedience training? Kind Regards, Helena

Have you got experience with a bitch rejecting her pup? My Hungarian import (Double Doc v d Teufelsbruk) bitch came to me pregnant and I had the singleton pup delivered by c-section. The mother is extremely dog aggressive, and now wants to eat this newborn. She will tolerate nursing her if I hold the mothers head down, and force her to nurse. If left unattended, the mother will kill the baby I am sure. HELP! Can you give me resources for bottle feeding (I have tube fed and bottled litte...

Ed, I wanted to ask you a question about bitches that cycle short I Imported a Czech bitch and she had been breed on 9/17/00 it did not take. two days ago she started a cycle, I have seen this once before and that bitch never produced any pups. The bitch is four and had not produced before, I'm very alarmed by the four-month cycle, thanks for any input you may have.

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 ...

Ed, I've been doing research about work line GS dogs. I am really impressed with the work that you've done and your time dedicated to GSD's/training. Hopefully you can answer a question of concern to me about my new german shepherd. I have recently acquired a 1 and a half year old shepherd from a mix of German and American working lines. The dog was to be used as a stud since it exemplified excellent physical lines and temperament as an alpha of it's litter. I ended up getting it neutered. Th...

According to what I've read, you have whelped many litters of pups, so I ask you this question: What do you think would happen if I breed my beautiful tan and black female with a white male? Is it advisable? Or could some really strange things happen? Thanks in advance, Rich

Hello I have a 2 year old Male Shepherd who I would like to breed to an older female. I believe she is 3. She will not come into heat until February. We have had both dogs checked out and all is ok. My problem came tonight. We brought the dogs together to "meet". Well at first she put her head down to the ground and my male was smelling her. Then she just started growling and barking at him. I put him back in his kennel and the owner of the female did the same. What can we do to get her us...

Hi, I have talked with your kennel a couple of times. I have a few questions to ask you on the puppies you have available. I am 90% sure I want a female, however, I'm worried that she may not meet the potential that I am after. I understand that I am responsible for a great deal of that, but some genetics are better than others. I am looking for a dog that can achieve not just SchH 3 but a fairly competitive SchH 3. I know a female can't compete with the males, but I have seen some females th...

Our Blue Heeler, Sky, had 7 puppies last Saturday. Two of the puppies died over night. On Monday (2 days after delivery), Sky passed away. According to the Vet, she might have had an infection or a blood clot. In the midst of our mourning the loss of Sky, we are caring for the 5 remaining puppies. Thankfully, the puppies were able to nurse off Sky their first 2 days. We're feeding them formula from the vet. They are actually all doing very well. We feed them 1 ? - 2 ounces every 4 hours. We h...

I have read your article on bottle feeding and hand raising puppies but it seems kind of geared towards larger breeds. My Shitzu had a litter of four on Monday and we have already lost 2. After speaking with my vet, it seems that she may be too young to know everything to do. She is very protective, but sits on them and doesn't nurse them often. She isn't even eating very often. I don't want to loose another puppy!! Will the smaller breeds take the bottles as you web site shows? Any other adv...

How long after a bitch starts bleeding do you take her to have her bred? I have heard anything from 2 days to its not to late even after she stops bleeding. When is the right time? Thank You!! Debbie

I have a 2 1/2 yr. old female rottweiler she tied on 02/14/06 on her 11th day, it is now 02/27/06 and she is still flagging and the male is going crazy, What should i do should i keep them apart? or let her breed again, i am afraid i missed the breeding for her. Also she bleed her entire cycle this time 22 days and when her blood started to change is when the proven male was urging to breed her which would be today. Thank you, Tricia

I discovered a stray dog living under our deck. We tried to feed her and befriend her but she would run away. I thought that she had had a litter of puppies (saggy boobies and not a big belly) and someone had dumped her. Well it has been a few weeks and we still can't get near her. We have 160 children coming through our home per week she has never show any aggression she just basks in the sun then runs away if we talk to her or come near. We haven't seen her in a few days and discovered that...

Hi I have found your site very interesting but I have one question that I am really unsure of, I hope i dont sound like i have not researched enough about breeding, I have been on the internet and read books for weeks but just cant seem to settle this question. My chocolate lab bitch is due soon and Im not too sure when to step in to bottle feed puppies, if she feeds them herself do I still have to feed them? I have sought advice from numerous people but I cant seem to get a definite answer, ...

Great information and articles on your site. Thanks for all that information. I have a big problem. I have seven Collies, newly switched to raw food a year ago ....great for them and I feel a lot more comfortable feeding them real foods. I have a problem that I hope you have the time for answer - I understand if you don't. I have four females between two and four years old - all virgin bitches. Bitch # 1 - 3.5 years Spring 2006 - bred AI because this young male failed to mount ...

Hi Ed, I have been trying to mate my bitch staff. She is letting my dog on to her and she is moving her tail to the side. When he enters her she isn't getting tied. Please could you tell me why?

Hello, My name is Carolyn and I breed Belgian Shepherds (Tervuren) in Canada. I have been reading a lot of your section on breeding most of the day today, and I must commend you on your excellent website. You are a such a prince to put so much time and effort into educating others So far, I have been fortunate to not have any problems with breedings and whelpings, though I feel I may have a problem with the next bitch I plan to breed to get her to accept the male. Time will tell, ma...

My stud malinois had been bitten several times by heated females during the last year or so and became very conservative to naturally mating to any females. Besides, I don't want him to be bitten again when breeding. As per your video that a teaser female is used during collection, while 3 persons are required. Can I simply use the collected semen in a separate room without a teaser female and do the insemination in a different room? I can easily get 15-17 C.C.s semen from my stud malinois ev...

Hi Just wanted to say what a wonderfull website you have. I successfully bred my 2yr old staffy female to my male in march 07 and she had a beautifull healthy litter of 7. (although I did resusitate the last one as he was not breathing).. yes I even cried.:) I should have e-mailed you sooner as I stupidly thought she wouldn?t go on heat again until November. The pups were born june 10th and I thought it would at least be 6 months after she weened the pups, that she would go on heat aga...

I have 3 of your training video's and really enjoy them. I do not have a training question but a breeding question. I have just acquired an 8 week old breed quality shiloh shepherd male puppy who has an umbilical hernia. I am not a vet nor an experienced breeder so when getting the pup the breeder told me he had one but that her vet was not concerned about it. I am not either as it is small (smaller than a dime). But my question is whether that eliminates him from the breeding pool. I have do...