The Chow Chow reaches sexual maturity at 6 to 8 months, and physically matures at 18 months. When it reaches physical maturity, it can be mated and reproduced. It goes into estrus twice a year in spring and autumn. The gestation period is 58 to 65 days, and each litter has 4 to 6 litters. Only, about 10 litters are born each year.
1. Selection of breeding dogs The conditions for breeding dogs include the characteristics, posture and pedigree of the breeding dogs. If you don't know much about breeding puppies, it's best to seek advice from an experienced veteran, or study the pictures in this book carefully, because they represent examples of excellent bloodlines.
The bloodline of the male dog should match the bloodline of the female dog. Do not mate with unmated male dogs. Choose a male dog that matches your female dog in pedigree, frame, and birth record. When selecting a male dog, be sure to choose the best and most suitable male dog with an excellent production record in order to gain an advantage in this industry.
2. Chow Chow breeding methods There are three ways for Chow Chows to breed puppies: inbreeding, same-line mating and unrelated mating.
The above three methods each have advantages and disadvantages; each also has its supporters. In-line mating of Chow Chows may be the safest, most approved, and most commonly used method. It can often meet the expected results, so it is the most suitable method for novices. Inbreeding of Chow Chows is a method used by experienced breeders. He must know the pedigree of the breeding dog well in order to calculate the possible results. Most of the time, unrelated mating is an attempt to breed a breed with special characteristics. As a newbie, the best way is to buy a bitch with excellent pedigree and traits.
3. Chow Chow Breeding We do not need to handle the breeding process ourselves, because the owners of male dogs are familiar with all processes, and novices should not use the knowledge in the book to operate on their own. It's a good idea to have an owner or assistant help you until you become familiar with the breeding process. If you can't handle it yourself, ask a veterinarian or someone with experience to help.
4. Pregnant female Chow Chows will only show signs in the third or fourth week of pregnancy, but it is better to have a checkup before pregnancy than after pregnancy. During the examination, if the female dog is found to be overweight, she should start losing weight immediately. At the time of mating, he should be in optimal condition, neither fat nor thin.
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After the female dog shows signs of estrus, it is necessary to select an excellent male dog as her mate. The quality of the male dog will be directly related to the next generation. The pros and cons of puppies should be to choose male dogs with no degeneration, stable neurological type, strong physique, fast growth and development, strong disease resistance and high reproductive ability.Specific conditions should be considered from the following three aspects:
1. Look at the dog itself
The male breeding dog should be strong and the leader of the dog group; the body should be well-proportioned, the coat should be tight, the distance between the knees should be moderate, the head shape should be correct, the buttocks should be slightly higher than the shoulders, and the neck should be of moderate length. , straight back, wide chest, tight abdomen, straight and powerful tail, neat mouth; well-developed reproductive organs, strong male.
The above are basic standards. For dogs of different breeds and uses, It can be decided on a case-by-case basis. Purebred dogs should be selected within the breed to prevent the breed from degenerating.
2． Look at its ancestors
The first choice is for male dogs whose ancestors are well developed and have no genetic defects, and can be reviewed through pedigree records.
3． Look at the offspring
The development and body condition of the offspring are the best evidence to check the genetic traits and reproductive ability of the male dog.
Male and female dogs with the same shortcomings should not mate with each other, otherwise the shortcomings will be consolidated. The best age is to match the prime age with the prime age, or a combination of the prime age and the old age, not the old age with the old age. Pay attention to the size of the male and female dogs and ensure that the size is appropriate to avoid injury. Inbreeding (within 3 generations) is strictly prohibited.
