There has been some excellent info on this post. I would add that the girls "behind" should be clear of hair, preferably a sanitary cut. Also, sometimes the male has too much hair on his penis and it will get caught and hurt him causing him to withdraw in pain. The genitals on both dogs should be as free of hair as possible. Also, KY jelly will dry out so if the process is long, check to make sure it is still moist and reapply as needed.
Occasionally, the hymen will need to be manually broken. Only an experienced breeder should attempt this but you can use the vets help if you need to.
See, Pat, I did listen and goodness knows, I you taught me a lot.. |