How do I know the best time to breed my female dog for puppies?

The LH surge can occur anywhere between 3 and 28 days after the first observable signs of heat, although the average is 8-12 days. Ovulation occurs 2 days after the LH surge. The eggs then take an additional 2 to 3 days to complete maturation. At that point they can support fertilization and live an additional 48-72 hours.

The best bet would be to continue serum progesterone testing with your veterinarian. When the values peak (around 4-5 ng/ml) is usually the best time to breed/schedule AI with your veterinarian. If the values are still rising, your vet can let you know when best to bring her in. Vulva swelling isn't always coinciding with ovulation time.

It can vary per dog as it can be day 7-12. The best way to increase your chances with AI is to have your vet check her. They can either do a vaginal cytology to look at the cells. There cells can tell you which stage of estrus she is in for when breeding will be ideal. They can also do blood work to check the progesterone levels to determine peak time

This is difficult to say but, on average, most dogs ovulate and are receptive around day 11 of the heat cycle. The discharge from the vulva is usually less bloody and the female will be actively looking for a male.

The ovulation in dogs usually happens between 8 and 12 day from the beginning of the season (so from the day you noticed that she is bleeding). At that time the discharge becomes light red or pink. If this is day 10 for Daisy, you should take her to the stud dog and see if she will be receptive. If not, repeat the visit in 2 days time.

Hello, it is recommended that dogs are older than a year of age and have had at least one heat cycle before they are bred to have puppies. This to ensure the bitch has developed fully in growth and breeding capacity. I would recommend having a pre-breeding exam with your veterinarian to ensure she is a good candidate for breeding and to determine when the best time for her to be bred is. This will maximize her chances of becoming pregnant. After being bred, you should follow up with your veterinarian 3-4 weeks later to confirm pregnancy. Best of luck and hope this helps.

It is usually around day 12. If she sits that mean she is not ready or interested. Typically they will only stand when ready...there is nothing you can do to make her or help her. If you take her to the vet then can take a vaginal swab and tell you were she is in her cycle and give you a better idea of when she will be ready or if it had already passed