What a Good Labrador Breeder should Know

Everyone loves a Labrador and for that reason there are many breeders out there, some are more ethical than others and for that reason you should consider a few things before breeding your Labrador.

Wait for it to Develop

The average cycle of most canines is every six to seven months and this begins before they reach one year of age. Just because your female Labrador is in heat does not mean that you should begin breeding your Labrador at this age. Give some serious consideration to your Labradors care when deciding to breed. The Labrador is not fully grown until their third year and if you decide to breed your female before this time you are putting undue stress and trauma to her body that is not yet done developing.

A good owner and breeder will always put their Labradors care above all else. Waiting for her to finish growing and developing will help ensure both a healthy mother and healthy pups. While there is not the same stress put on the male Labrador when he is bred there are some issues to consider as well for overall Labrador care when breeding.

Until the male is fully grown and developed it is difficult to know if there will be any health issues with him and often many don’t appear until the Labrador has finished the growing process. Once both male and female are fully grown and both have been tested for any congenital markers then you can feel comfortable considering breeding them.

The female is generally ready to hold for the male ten to twelve days after she has gone into heat. There is no set rule for exactly what day and time the female will accept the male so when considering the perfect time you are better early than late in this case. The female will let you know by her actions when she is ready simply by being willing to stand for the male. If she won’t stand or accept the male then she is not ready and you should continue to try daily until the female does accept the male.

Research

When breeding make sure to do your homework and check with your local kennel club about reputable Labrador breeders in your area. Ask to see DNA tests for any congenital markers and ask about the age of the Labrador that will be bred with yours. Only after you have learnt about breeding can you know how to care for your Labrador at home.

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