Breeding

Continued

Further preparation

This week, we’ll continue with the preparation of the two actors in the drama of canine reproduction. You may wish to look again at last week’s article on the subject.  Today is the continuation of those points.

Small dogs can be mated on a table with carpet for good footing. Support the female with hand under the pelvis.

The procedure for assisting at the mating of larger dogs requires two or three people.  The first holds the male on the leash. If the dog mounts at the side or front, that person gently pulls him off and heads him in the right direction, gently encouraging him to mount at the rear.  The second person sits on a stool