As a responsible owner of a female English bulldog, you might have asked yourself when the right time to breed your pet is. Breeding isn’t just about two cute dogs put together and having a litter of English bulldog puppies after sixty three days. It takes more than that to breed your pet. Before you do decide when to start English bulldog female breeding, read this page and find out when you should start breeding your English bulldog.
The Right Age
A female English bulldog should never be breed on her first heat and not on her second heat either since she has immature eggs. The rule of the thumb is to begin breeding on the third season or around 1.5 to 2 years old with all health tests satisfactorily passed. Your English bulldog female should be examined by a veterinarian to be assured she is free and clear of hip displays, cataracts, cherry eye, palate problems, heart conditions and other congenital diseases.
Heat Cycle
Take note that the average heat cycle for a dog is approximately 3 weeks meaning it could be as shorter as 7 to 10 days or as longer as 4 weeks or more. The first sign of a female English bulldog coming into mating season is often swelling of the Vulva. Check for Vulva swelling a week before bleeding or the day. The most noticeable sign of heating is when male dogs hanging around the house. Your pet may also exhibit behavioral changes such as licking herself often, may start to hump other dogs or even your leg.
Now that you know when your English bulldog female is ready to be breed, ask yourself if you are ready to dedicate yourself to proper long term commitment to the breed. Don’t be one of those breeders with almost no experience or understanding of this breed tries to get in breeding when they see the prices that English bulldogs and their puppies fetch. Instead, be a responsible pet owner who only wants the best for your own English bulldog breeding in safe conditions.
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2008 Nov 11
I have a 6 month old AKC English Bulldog. Three days ago I noticed he was limping a little and this worried me. I’ve heard horror stories about Bulldogs being prone to hip-dysplasia or spinal problems. I’m wondering, perhaps, if he just has some muscle soreness or strain that will pass in a week or so. Should I be concerned about this? What should I do and expect from Chubbs? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. I’m very concerned.