Tips For Breeding A Bichon Frise

by Mary Stevenson

Choosing to do Bichon Frise breeding is a big decision and it is understandable if you feel a bit uneasy about starting the process. However, by following a few simple tips you can have your Bichon Frise breeding go smoothly and make the entire process more enjoyable for you.

Selecting the right breeding mate for your dog is the most important part of Bichon Frise breeding. You should choose a mate that has qualities you want to see carried on to the puppies and at least a few generations to come. You should also make sure the male and female dog are healthy so that no genetic faults are passed on to the puppy or that the health of the puppy isn’t jeopardized.

The pregnancy and birthing process will also go easier if you have a healthy female. Give your female excellent nutrition and supplements before breeding in order to boost her energy and help her to stay healthy during the pregnancy.

If you have good record keeping you can increase your chance of success with Bichon Frise breeding. It is especially important to do this with the female and you should create a history folder just for the female dog in which you can keep important dates such as the when you first see the signs of her going into heat, any changes in her behavior that you notice and a history of any medical issues. You also want to choose a veterinarian that has a good working relationship with you since they will be able to help you with the entire breeding process and then with the puppies’ health after they are born.

While the male is less likely to have reproductive health problems they are harder to correct than female problems when present. So it is important that before breeding you check your male dog for anatomical defects, low sperm counts, infection of the reproductive organs, hypothyroidism, arthritis of the spine and brucellosis. You should also take your male dog to the vet right away if they aren’t interested in breeding to have them thoroughly checked out before you continue the breeding process.

The most important thing to focus on once you start Bichon Frise breeding is timing. The reason for many failed breeding attempts is wrong timing. There are a variety of tests your vet can run to help you narrow down the best breeding time for your female, but the process will always be a hit and miss. Most of the time a female dog will start going into heat every six months after one year of age.

However, you should make sure your female is full-grown and developed before breeding since this will reduce the likelihood of complications with pregnancy.

The female will typically be ready around ten to twelve days after she goes into heat. Sometimes the best option is to place the male and female dog together early and then just keep trying. It is always better to be early rather than late since you would have to wait another six months. Your vet will know whether or not impregnation has occurred around the twenty-second day after breeding.

About the Author:

About the author: Mary Stevenson is a passionate lover of the Bichon Frise and has a popular website that can show you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Bichon Frise. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Bichon Frise Breeding plus a whole lot more.

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