The Samoyed lasts sixty-three days from fertilization to birth. If the Samoyed is too obese, it will be difficult to give birth. The owner should help the Samoyed lose weight. Signs of a Samoyed during pregnancy include weight gain, increased food intake, and breast enlargement. However, even if the Samoyed has the above signs, it does not necessarily mean that it is pregnant. The Samoyed should continue to eat as usual during the first four weeks of pregnancy. Feed it consistent portions of high-quality dry dog food.
Samoyeds are very naughty and cute and require patient training from their owners. Please be careful when feeding.
Estrus period
Estrus signs of female dogs
The female dog is born 7 -Menstruation begins at 8 months. Female dogs usually go into heat twice a year, but some dogs only go into heat once. When the female dog is close to estrus, her coat will be shiny and she will urinate frequently, accompanied by signs such as swelling of the vulva. There were menstrual bleeding for about 10 days during this period. However, female dogs are usually reluctant to mate when they are in heat for the first time because their bodies are not fully developed. In order to avoid pregnancy, it will not even let its father or brothers get close.
①Physiological manifestations: Generally speaking, when a female dog is in estrus, blood will flow out of the vagina similar to the menstrual period, and the vagina will be redder and swollen than during the resting period. Some female dogs have vaginal discharge between the anus and the vagina (vagina). ) will also swell. At this time, the dog will feel that the vagina is swollen, moist and uncomfortable, and most dogs will lick the vagina fiercely to clean up the blood and water discharged during the menstrual period.
② Behavioral symptoms: In terms of behavior, in addition to the behavior of female dogs licking their vaginas, careful owners will feel that the dogs are more anxious than usual, want to go out, like gentle touch, and are more Clingy.
Signs of estrus in male dogs
Male dogs begin to have reproductive capabilities around 11 months after birth. Male dogs are in estrus irregularly and are capable of mating all year round. During the breeding season when female dogs are in concentrated estrus, their testicles enter a functionally active state, but from this point on, they will start to urinate in some places during walks to tell other dogs about their territory.
Sometimes they will make mating movements on people or furniture, show interest in female dogs, etc. When approaching a female dog in estrus, smelling the special smell of the female dog in estrus can arouse excitement and complete mating. In addition, when it comes to eating, Samoyeds will eat their food in batches; while male dogs will show greedy expressions and actions when they see a female dog in heat.
Gestation period
It reaches sexual maturity in 12 months and physical maturity in 18 months. When it reaches physical maturity, it can mate and reproduce. Every spring and autumnThere are two times of estrus, the gestation period is 58 to 65 days, and there are 4 to 6 babies per litter.
Lifespan
The lifespan of a Samoyed is generally 12-15 years.
2-5 years old is the prime period of Samoyed dogs. Aging begins after the age of 7, and reproductive ability stops around the age of 10.
Some people have done statistics and found that the life span of Samoyed dogs is related to various conditions such as breed, feeding and management.
For example, hybrid Samoyeds live longer than purebred Samoyeds, small Samoyeds live longer than large Samoyeds, male Samoyeds live longer than female Samoyeds, and Samoyeds raised indoors They live longer than Samoyeds raised outdoors, and even black Samoyeds live longer than other colored Samoyeds. Among them, those raised indoors account for the highest proportion of longevity Samoyeds. It can be seen that the quality of feeding and management is an important factor affecting the life span of Samoyed dogs.
Breeding and fertility are also a major factor affecting the life span of Samoyed dogs. It is not advisable to breed and give birth to Samoyed dogs too much.
