The entire process of dog breeding is divided into: the dog is in heat and bred, the female dog is pregnant, and the female dog gives birth. Dogs like to have multiple births, and a female dog will carry around 3-5 puppies. Each breeding can add more members to the entire dog family. The following introduces relevant knowledge about dog breeding and birth.

1. Estrus and breeding

1. When a dog comes into heat, parents know that the dog needs to be bred. A female dog starts to go into heat when she is 6 months to 1 year old. At this time, the owner needs to select a male dog in advance and keep the female dog and the male dog together during the female dog's heat period so that they can get familiar with each other so that they can be successfully completed. The entire breeding process.

2. During the dog breeding process, pay attention to the quietness of the surrounding environment to avoid human interference that may hinder the dog's breeding. While ensuring that the surrounding environment is quiet, the owner also needs to stay quietly. When the dogs have difficulty in breeding or the female dog is emotional, he can provide timely help and comfort the dogs.

2. Pregnancy period

1. About a week after the dog has successfully mated, the dog begins to have pregnancy reactions. If you observe the female dog carefully, you will find that the female dog’s vagina shrinks, loses appetite, and vomits. After one month of pregnancy, the dog's mammary glands protrude, the breasts begin to enlarge, and the nipples turn pink. At this point you can determine that the dog is indeed pregnant. If the owner is worried, he can take the dog for a detailed physical examination. The pregnancy time of a female dog is calculated from the time of mating, which is generally around 63 days.

2. The dog’s food intake will increase after pregnancy, which is usually about 1-3 times of the usual diet. When the female dog is pregnant for about one and a half months, the dog’s food intake should increase by 30%-50%. The dog should be fed according to the principle of small meals and frequent meals every day. Each meal should be rich in protein, vitamins, high calcium and minerals. Enough fresh water must be prepared for the dog every day for drinking.

3. Dogs during pregnancy will become lazy, particularly inactive, and like to hide in their own kennels. At this time, the owner needs to take the dog to do some simple exercises. He can often go out to bask in the sun and go for a walk in the park. Remember not to let the dog do violent rolling and jumping movements to avoid harm to the fetus.

3. Delivery period

Dogs can generally complete the entire birth process on their own. During the birth, you need to prepare a clean and comfortable place for the dog, so as not to disturb the giving birth dog. When the dog is giving birth, the owner should stay quietly and prepare scissors, towels, warm water and other birth supplies for the dog. When the dog has difficulty in giving birth, the owner can assist the dog in time.

If you help your dog complete the birth process in this way, you shouldIt is time to contact the veterinarian or send the dog to a pet hospital to ensure the safety of the mother dog and puppies.