BREEDERS

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WHAT IS A BREEDER?

A breeder is a person or company that selectively breeds selected mates.

Normally, the same breed reproduces offspring that has specific qualities and characteristics.

Breeding relies on the science of genetics. Dog breeders with a knowledge of canine genetics and the dog's health can use dogs to breed dogs to their suitability.

A DOG'S LIFE

Dogs reach puberty between 6-24 months old.

Female dogs will start having an estrus (also spelled "estrous") cycle.

A dog in estrus, also known as being "in heat", can become pregnant during this 3-21 day period.

There are 4 stages to the estrus cycle in dogs:

STAGE ONE Anestrus: 60 to 200 days long. During this time the uterine lining repairs itself from the estrus and diestrus periods.
STAGE TWO Proestrus: 3-17 days long. The follicle secretes estrogen and there may be some discharge from the dog's vulva.
STAGE THREE Estrus: 3-21 days long. Estrogen levels peak, which causes LH levels to peak 1-2 days after estrus begins. Ovulation occurs 1-2 days after the LH peak. The vulva discharge may change to a reddish or dark brown color.
STAGE FOUR Diestrus: 60-100 days long. Progesterone levels are high after estrus. Both pregnant and non-pregnant dogs go through diestrus and non-pregnant dogs may show signs of a pseudopregnancy.