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submitted: Aug 25th 2008 | by: MaryStevenson | Total views: 1 | Word Count: 514 | |

It is a big decision to do Bichon Frise breeding which is why it is understandable to feel a bit uneasy about starting the process. But you can make Bichon Frise breeding go smoothly and make the entire process more enjoyable for you by following a few simple tips.

The most important part of Bichon Frise breeding is to select the right mate for your dog. Make sure you choose a mate that has qualities you want to see carried on to the puppies and for at least a few generations to come. You also want to make sure that both the male and female dog are healthy and have no genetic faults before you breed them since this can jeopardize the health of the puppies.

Having a healthy female can also help the pregnancy and birthing process to go a lot easier. In order to boost the female's energy and help her to stay healthy during the pregnancy you should give her excellent nutrition and supplements before breeding.

You can increase your chances with Bichon Frise breeding by making sure you have good record keeping. With the female dog this is especially important and it can be a good idea to have a history folder specifically for the female where you can keep significant dates such as the first signs that she is in heat, when changes in behavior are noticed and any medical issues. You should also find a veterinarian that you have a good working relationship with since they will help you through the entire breeding process and 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.

Typically the female will be ready to breed about ten to twelve days after they go into heat. The best option can be to get the male and female dog together early and just keep trying. It is better to be early than late and have to wait another six months for an opportunity. Your vet can tell you whether or not impregnation occurred at about the twenty-second day after breeding.

About the Author

Mary Stevenson is an avid lover of the Bichon Frise and owns a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Bichon Frise. Among other topics at this website, you will find out more about Bichon Frise Breeding plus a whole lot more.

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