k9delboy 138 Posted May 3, 2009 Report Share Posted May 3, 2009 My bitch had a litter 2 years ago and was put to the stud dog on day 11 as she appeared to be standing for my own dog. I travelled almost 700 miles round trip for this mating and left her with my mate to do the deed. he called me a couple of days later and said that she would not stand and came out of season. i collected her back home and the following week she came back into season and away i went again on my long trip to drop her off. this time she did tie on DAY 28 and had a nice litter of five pups. This time i took her back for a repaet mating on day 10. Alas she would not stand so once again i left her. She was mated on DAY 21 and day 23. She is still staining. ANy ideas why she does this ??. Is she just a typical woman ?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 The first experience might have told you that she was a late ovulater! So why did you atttempt to get her mated on day 10 the second time? I had a bitch who would only stand and be mated from days 21 to 24 of her seasons: this is late, but all bitches are different: most are ready between days 11 and 14: some are not: that's nature for you! You can get a bitch tested to see if she's ovulating: don't know how much it costs, but that would be the way to go for anyone trying to get a mating and not succeeding at the normal times in the season. Friend of mine also had a bitch which would only stand for 2 days on days 20 and 21. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
coursing_lad 45 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 does the bitch have to be total clear of blood before she will allow a dog to line her? CL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Irish Setter 1 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 does the bitch have to be total clear of blood before she will allow a dog to line her? In my experience no, I have a bitch who will stand on day 24-26 still showing some colour till day 30 or so. Setter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 6,174 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 Not at all: the books say that when she's ready to mate the discharge will turn colourless: I've never found that to be true. Yes, maybe the colour is a bit lighter, more pinky, but mine bleed all through their season, before and after mating: the only time you should worry is if the bitch is passing blackish blood after the mating: that could indicate an infection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
antg 1,787 Posted May 4, 2009 Report Share Posted May 4, 2009 best way is to blood test them. then you will know the time she is ready to mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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