Labrador should be bred after 18 months of age

Labrador will experience its first estrus at 7 to 8 months of age, which means it is sexually mature, but it does not yet have the physical fitness to reproduce; this Breeding at this time is extremely harmful to both the female dog and the fetus, and may lead to serious problems such as dystocia, miscarriage, underdevelopment of the fetus, low survival rate, or even stillbirth. The Labrador needs to be fully mature at around 18 months of age. Dogs also have the ability to breastfeed, so dogs should be bred after 18 months of age. Usually, the best time is during the estrus period, when the dog's vulva is swollen but the amount of bleeding is significantly reduced. If calculated based on time, Female dogs usually have the highest pregnancy rate on the 10th to 13th day of estrus.

Precautions for Labrador breeding

1. Choose a quiet and secluded mating place. Try not to be disturbed by anyone except the owner;
2. Let the dog breed in advance. Labrador goes to the mating place to get familiar with it and eliminate anxiety;
3. Choose a suitable and healthy dog ​​for breeding, and try to let the dog get to know and get familiar with the mating dog in advance as much as possible;
4. Mating The tails will be connected for a period of time, just wait for them to separate naturally. Do not force them apart to avoid injury to the dog;
5. Do not feed or walk the dog immediately, let the dog rest for a while and recover. Take it home after you have recovered your strength.