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09-19-2006, 10:54 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon
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| Quick Breeding Questions.... 1) Is it considered normal for a male, who lives with the bitch, to go for days without eating, while the bitch is in season? My male & female were raised together since they were pups and my female is on day 6-7 of her heat and my male's had 1 full bowl of food since. They have food down 24/7, but I'm starting to get worried since he's not eating. He just follows her around everywhere. When I seperate them (for a few hours) she will eat, but he won't 2) If the male & bitch live together, should they be seperated until 'prime mating time' (day 10)? We really don't have the means to keep them seperated (they sleep together in the same crate, ect) but if it means a successful breeding, we'll figure out a way. What do most breeders do? |
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09-19-2006, 10:58 AM | #2 |
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| It is normal for males not to eat while the bitch is in heat they are so winded up about the females being in heat they forget and don't want to eat.
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09-19-2006, 11:03 AM | #3 |
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| Yes, it is normal. However, you are going to have to seperate them for numerous reasons. I'd seperate them now and only let them together when she is ready to breed. Get him to eat something, even if it is Nutri-Cal. You won't want them to tie without you knowing exactly when and how many times. You also don't want the breedings too far apart. I breed one day, skip a day, breed the next....then its done. When she has the puppies, she won't want the male anywhere NEAR her new babies. She will strike like a Viper at first and it will really stress her out. |
09-19-2006, 11:10 AM | #4 |
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| Welcome to YT. Good luck on your breeding |
09-19-2006, 11:19 AM | #5 |
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| Yes, it is completely normal for a male to act this way. Ahh, the joys of owning a stud. Yes, you should keep them separated for the time being...Julz mentioned some good points here. Knowing the tie day and that it was possibly an effective day, is very important when predicting the due date. Separation was easy for us, the two dogs lived in different houses. |
09-19-2006, 11:25 AM | #6 |
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| you need to get a seperate crate for him. It really will be a pain until she is no longer in heat. Then they will play and romp together (or whatever they normally do). But find a nice quiet spot for her to have the pups that he can't get anywhere near (an entirely different room). |
09-19-2006, 11:32 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oregon
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| Thanks for the quick responses. So I'll plan on keeping them apart for another 4 days or so. On day 10, I should let them get together and see if she allows him to mount her? If she doesn't, should I seperate them again and try later on that day? Or? I have been giving him Nutri-Cal for some sort of nutrience. I plan on giving her the space if/when she gives birth, we have a spare bedroom that would be a good place. |
09-19-2006, 11:44 AM | #8 |
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| Well, there are other signs to go by. You don't want the discharge to be dark red and heavy regardless of what day it is (this means she isn't ready yet). I'd see how they act before day 10 if her discharge is right. If she isn't ready and willing to stand (she will move her tail to the side), then just check again the next day. Hopefully your little man will eat. I'd try putting a little cottage cheese in his food. |
09-19-2006, 11:51 AM | #9 |
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| Like Julz I breed one time, skip a day and then breed one more time to lessen the chances of having a premature pup that is too underdeveloped to survive. My male eats just fine so I have never had that problem. My female also doesn't mind having my male around, but he has no interest in the pups whatsoever so maybe that is why she doesn't care. |
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