Tie before ovulation?

[jvdb]

Originally Posted by 1215116

Im new to this site but not new to the breeding end of it. Did you all know that if you get your girl bred before she ovulates, the chances of having more females than males are very high. My vet explained it to me that the reason is because the male sperm is heavier and swim faster but die sooner than the female sperm does. We tried it with 2 of my females and they both had 4 pups each and only one male in each litter.

I've heard rumor of that in humans as well, with the same logic applied. Maybe we'll have some little girls I know just from feeling them kick that there's two in there - I'm hoping three. I'm going to attempt to convince my husband to let me keep one, three dogs isn't too many, although he thinks so lol.

[Leesha]

Originally Posted by WV~Yorkies

Just because she stand does not mean she is ready. I have a girl here that will stand on day 5 all the way through day 20..lol I was breeding her on around day 9 and she was not having pups. This last time I waited, started later around 14 and she had pups. I found with my girls if I don't breed until atleast day 12 it is better for us. Like someone said all of them are different.

My female is the same way. She will stand on day 5 and go till the end.

[jvdb]

Originally Posted by 1215116

Im new to this site but not new to the breeding end of it. Did you all know that if you get your girl bred before she ovulates, the chances of having more females than males are very high. My vet explained it to me that the reason is because the male sperm is heavier and swim faster but die sooner than the female sperm does. We tried it with 2 of my females and they both had 4 pups each and only one male in each litter.

Apparently it didn't prove true for my litter. We have two cute little boys I was REALLY hoping for a little female since I wanted to keep another little girl, but oh well next time. I still love these little guys so much they are incredibly cute!

[Mardelin]

Originally Posted by 1215116

Im new to this site but not new to the breeding end of it. Did you all know that if you get your girl bred before she ovulates, the chances of having more females than males are very high. My vet explained it to me that the reason is because the male sperm is heavier and swim faster but die sooner than the female sperm does. We tried it with 2 of my females and they both had 4 pups each and only one male in each litter.

Actually, it's the other way around. The ova (eggs) are ready to be fertilized as the reach the uterus and break down if not fertilized within 48 hours. The male sperm live up to 7 days.