{"id":24202,"date":"2022-03-25T11:12:40","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:12:40","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:12:40","slug":"how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you know when your male dog is ready to mate?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#How_do_you_know_when_your_male_dog_is_ready_to_mate\" title=\"How do you know when your male dog is ready to mate?\">How do you know when your male dog is ready to mate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#Can_a_6_month_old_male_dog_get_a_female_pregnant\" title=\"Can a 6 month old male dog get a female pregnant?\">Can a 6 month old male dog get a female pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#Can_a_5_month_old_male_dog_impregnate\" title=\"Can a 5 month old male dog impregnate?\">Can a 5 month old male dog impregnate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#What_are_signs_of_a_male_dog_in_heat\" title=\"What are signs of a male dog in heat?\">What are signs of a male dog in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#How_do_I_know_when_my_dog_is_ready_to_mate\" title=\"How do I know when my dog is ready to mate?\">How do I know when my dog is ready to mate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#Can_a_6_month_male_dog_get_a_female_pregnant\" title=\"Can a 6 month male dog get a female pregnant?\">Can a 6 month male dog get a female pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#How_do_I_get_my_male_dog_interested_in_breeding\" title=\"How do I get my male dog interested in breeding?\">How do I get my male dog interested in breeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#Is_a_6_month_old_male_dog_fertile\" title=\"Is a 6 month old male dog fertile?\">Is a 6 month old male dog fertile?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#Can_my_6_month_old_puppy_get_another_dog_pregnant\" title=\"Can my 6 month old puppy get another dog pregnant?\">Can my 6 month old puppy get another dog pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#How_old_does_a_male_dog_have_to_be_to_get_a_female_pregnant\" title=\"How old does a male dog have to be to get a female pregnant?\">How old does a male dog have to be to get a female pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#Can_a_7_month_old_dog_get_a_female_dog_pregnant\" title=\"Can a 7 month old dog get a female dog pregnant?\">Can a 7 month old dog get a female dog pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#Can_a_five_month_old_male_dog_get_a_female_pregnant\" title=\"Can a five month old male dog get a female pregnant?\">Can a five month old male dog get a female pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#Can_a_six_month_old_male_dog_get_a_female_pregnant\" title=\"Can a six month old male dog get a female pregnant?\">Can a six month old male dog get a female pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#Can_a_male_dog_go_into_heat\" title=\"Can a male dog go into heat?\">Can a male dog go into heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_heat_in_male_dogs\" title=\"What are the symptoms of heat in male dogs?\">What are the symptoms of heat in male dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#How_long_do_male_dogs_stay_in_heat\" title=\"How long do male dogs stay in heat?\">How long do male dogs stay in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#How_do_you_calm_a_male_dog_in_heat\" title=\"How do you calm a male dog in heat?\">How do you calm a male dog in heat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_female_dog_is_ready_to_mate\" title=\"How do I know if my female dog is ready to mate?\">How do I know if my female dog is ready to mate?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#How_many_days_will_a_female_dog_let_a_male_mount_her\" title=\"How many days will a female dog let a male mount her?\">How many days will a female dog let a male mount her?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#How_long_are_dogs_fertile_after_bleeding\" title=\"How long are dogs fertile after bleeding?\">How long are dogs fertile after bleeding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-know-when-your-male-dog-is-ready-to-mate\/#What_age_can_a_male_dog_get_a_female_pregnant\" title=\"What age can a male dog get a female pregnant?\">What age can a male dog get a female pregnant?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_when_your_male_dog_is_ready_to_mate\"><\/span>How do you know when your male dog is ready to mate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs that your dog has reached proestrus include <b>a swollen vulva, bloody discharge, excessive licking of the genitals, clingy behavior, and of course, aggression toward males. The animal may also hold her tail close to her body to ward off unwanted advances.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_6_month_old_male_dog_get_a_female_pregnant\"><\/span>Can a 6 month old male dog get a female pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A male dog usually reaches sexual maturity when they are over a year old, however they usually begin puberty when they are six months to eight months old. <b>They can impregnate a female dog from the point of puberty on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_5_month_old_male_dog_impregnate\"><\/span>Can a 5 month old male dog impregnate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male dogs are sexually active year-round and <b>can be capable of siring puppies when they&#8217;re as young as 5 months, but they are most fertile after 12-to-15 months of age, once they are fully physically mature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_signs_of_a_male_dog_in_heat\"><\/span>What are signs of a male dog in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male dogs may <b>stop eating, increase their marking, become increasingly aggressive and obsess over tracking down the female dog in heat throughout the duration of her cycle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_when_my_dog_is_ready_to_mate\"><\/span>How do I know when my dog is ready to mate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most dogs ovulate and are receptive <b>around the eleventh day of estrus. The discharge is usually less bloody (often described as a salmon color) and the female will be actively looking for a male. The female may stand and present her hind end for the male to be mounted or may tuck her tail to the side.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_6_month_male_dog_get_a_female_pregnant\"><\/span>Can a 6 month male dog get a female pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A male dog usually reaches sexual maturity when they are over a year old, however they usually begin puberty when they are six months to eight months old. <b>They can impregnate a female dog from the point of puberty on.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_my_male_dog_interested_in_breeding\"><\/span>How do I get my male dog interested in breeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Give him a toy or a piece of material that has the female dog&#8217;s scent on it. This will get him interested in the way that the female dog smells, and will help make him more ready for breeding. Put him in the presence of the female dog that is in heat. Let him sniff her and begin the mating rituals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_6_month_old_male_dog_fertile\"><\/span>Is a 6 month old male dog fertile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Canine males are always fertile from the onset of their sexual adolescence, usually after six months of age. Larger-breed males may take a few months longer to become sexually mature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_6_month_old_puppy_get_another_dog_pregnant\"><\/span>Can my 6 month old puppy get another dog pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I understand that the male dog&#8217;s testicle drop and start producinf sperm at around the 6month age so <b>if your dog is 6months old and your bitch is coming into season then yes, your dog and bitch could mate now and produce offspring so if you don&#8217;t want this to happen then I would suggest speaking to the vet about <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_does_a_male_dog_have_to_be_to_get_a_female_pregnant\"><\/span>How old does a male dog have to be to get a female pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, most veterinarians recommend waiting until <b>at least six months, with many pushing that back to a year. This decision comes with a lot of variation in terms of the dog&#8217;s breed and maturity.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_7_month_old_dog_get_a_female_dog_pregnant\"><\/span>Can a 7 month old dog get a female dog pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your dog can get pregnant during the very first heat, or estrus cycle. Though most dogs experience estrus around 6 months of age, some small breeds can go into heat at four months old, so it won&#8217;t be long before your little princess is able to have pups of her own!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_five_month_old_male_dog_get_a_female_pregnant\"><\/span>Can a five month old male dog get a female pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Male dogs are sexually active year-round and <b>can be capable of siring puppies when they&#8217;re as young as 5 months, but they are most fertile after 12-to-15 months of age, once they are fully physically mature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_six_month_old_male_dog_get_a_female_pregnant\"><\/span>Can a six month old male dog get a female pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though your boy is being neutered, <b>he will still be capable of potentially getting her pregnant for around 6 months after the operation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_male_dog_go_into_heat\"><\/span>Can a male dog go into heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short: No. In heat, or estrus specifically refers to the time in the female dog&#8217;s reproductive cycle where she becomes receptive to mating with males. According to the American Kennel Club, <b>male dogs don&#8217;t go into heat; instead, they&#8217;re capable of mating year-round once they become fertile at about 6 months old.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_heat_in_male_dogs\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of heat in male dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Signs Indicate That My Dog Is in Heat?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Swollen vulva.<\/li>\n<li>Bloody or straw-colored discharge from the vulva.<\/li>\n<li>Receptive to male dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive licking of the genital area.<\/li>\n<li>Agitated, nervous, or aggressive behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Urinating more frequently.<\/li>\n<li>Change in tail position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>15-Feb-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_male_dogs_stay_in_heat\"><\/span>How long do male dogs stay in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3 to 4 weeks<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_calm_a_male_dog_in_heat\"><\/span>How do you calm a male dog in heat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Calm a Male Dog When a Female is In Heat (4 Methods)<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Separate the Dogs. This should be done to prevent unwanted pregnancy.  <\/li>\n<li>Hide the Female&#8217;s Scent. Image Credit: Zmaj88, Shutterstock.  <\/li>\n<li>Exercise. Get your male dog out of the house as much as possible.  <\/li>\n<li>Try a Menthol Spray.<\/li>\n<p>07-Jan-2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_female_dog_is_ready_to_mate\"><\/span>How do I know if my female dog is ready to mate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs that your dog has reached proestrus include <b>a swollen vulva, bloody discharge, excessive licking of the genitals, clingy behavior, and of course, aggression toward males. The animal may also hold her tail close to her body to ward off unwanted advances.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_days_will_a_female_dog_let_a_male_mount_her\"><\/span>How many days will a female dog let a male mount her?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The average period during which a female dog lets male dogs mount her is <b>7 days. However, this is entirely up to the female and there can be large differences between individual dogs. Some females let males mount them for a couple of days and others more than a week.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_are_dogs_fertile_after_bleeding\"><\/span>How long are dogs fertile after bleeding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 9-10 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_can_a_male_dog_get_a_female_pregnant\"><\/span>What age can a male dog get a female pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Canine males are always fertile from the onset of their sexual adolescence, usually after six months of age. Larger-breed males may take a few months longer to become sexually mature.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you know when your male dog is ready to mate?Can a 6 month old male dog get a female pregnant?Can a 5 month old male dog impregnate?What are signs of a male dog in heat?How do I know when my dog is ready to mate?Can a 6 month male dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24202"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24202"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24202\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}