When dogs reach an appropriate age, they will mate with the opposite sex. So, do you know how dogs mate with each other and what methods there are? Let's take a look together.

The manifestations of a dog in heat: Male and female dogs have different behaviors and expressions when they are in heat. When a male dog is in heat, it urinates everywhere to mark the smell. This is one of the ways dogs seek a mate. It wants to show its charm through the smell and attract nearby female dogs. At this time, male dogs will also frequently exhibit straddling behavior. Besides their own kind, they will also straddle things like stool legs and dolls. Male dogs will also try to run away from home in order to find a mate.

The most obvious sign of a female dog's estrus is the appearance of a red, sticky liquid in its lower body, which is what we often call "menstruation". A female dog in estrus becomes sensitive, irritable and often loses its temper. Female dogs also often make the behavior of pouting their butts. They are inviting male dogs.

The way dogs mate:

① Follow nature and mate: This is the most common mating method among dogs. When two dogs are in heat, they will naturally come together and mate. This mating method that follows natural selection causes the least harm to both dogs. If you see dogs mating naturally, never approach and disturb them to avoid scaring them.

② Artificial intervention and assisted mating: Artificial intervention and assisted mating refer to those that require human assistance to be accomplished. This situation usually occurs among newly married dogs. Due to their first mating and lack of experience, or because there is a significant difference in their sizes, they need their owners' help to adjust their positions and postures. The pet owner can hold the dog's neck with one hand and support its belly with the other to remove the tail of the female dog. In this way, the male dog can mate normally. After a few times, it no longer needs the owner's assistance.

③ Artificial insemination and interferometric mating: Artificial insemination and interferometric mating are different from assisted mating. Some dogs find it difficult to breed on their own. If these dogs want to reproduce the next generation, they can only rely on artificial intervention by male dogs, which is artificial insemination. This requires professional equipment and techniques to be accomplished, and it is usually carried out in large-scale breeding sites.

④ Forced mating, forced execution: Forced mating is actually carried out when the dog is unwilling. Perhaps the dog doesn't want to pair up now or the partner is not the one it wants to mate with, but people force the dog to mate through various means. This is against the dog's will. This way is also not advisable because it may hurt the dog, and the dog may also lose its temper and bite people.

How to take care of a pregnant female dog?

1. Create a clean and quiet environment.

If it is confirmed that a female dog is pregnant, it is essential to arrange a clean and quiet environment for her to give birth. This is because during pregnancy, a female dog is particularly vulnerable both physically and mentally. Only in a clean and comfortable environment can her body and mind be healthy, and thus she can better breed the next generation.

2. Do appropriate exercise.

After a female dog becomes pregnant, it may become reluctant to move, but the owner must not let it be. Appropriate exercise can promote the metabolism of the female dog and make its body healthier. Moreover, exercising during pregnancy can also make the delivery of female dogs smoother and reduce the risk of difficult labor.

3. Provide adequate nutrition.

When a female dog is pregnant, it needs a lot of nutrients to develop the fetus. Therefore, the owner must pay attention to the dog's diet, feed it protein-rich food, and do not neglect fruits and vegetables either. Only in this way can it be supplemented with sufficient nutrition.

Have you ever seen dogs mate?