When to breed Huskies?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

When to breed Huskies?
When should Huskies be bred? Huskies will start their first estrus at 6-9 months old. Although they are sexually mature at this time, mating is not recommended. It is best to breed Huskies when they are 14-15 months old. At this time, the various body functions of Huskies Fully mature; the breeding time is after the female dog’s menstrual period is over, which is the most suitable time for conception.

First of all, Huskies will all go through the period of puberty. The period of puberty refers to the period when the female dog reaches estrus or ovulates for the first time at a certain age, which is about 6 to 9 months old. At this time, as long as you mate with a male dog, you can get pregnant normally. However, it is not recommended to breed Huskies at this time, because although the Huskies are sexually mature at this time, their physical development is not yet complete, and their physical condition cannot withstand the pressure caused by pregnancy. .

The earliest time a Husky can mate and reproduce should be when it is in normal second heat, that is, when it is 14 or 15 months old.

After Huskies grow up, they will go into estrus regularly twice a year, mainly in spring and autumn, that is, around March-May and September-November. During the estrus period, the behavior, habits and personality of Huskies will undergo obvious changes. You will become particularly restless and like to look for opportunities to sneak out outdoors. Moreover, female dogs in heat will change their normal behavior and allow male dogs to climb. Generally speaking, huskies will start ovulating about 2 or 3 days after they are in estrus, which is the best time for male dogs to mate.

The breeding time is at the end of the menstrual period, which lasts about fourteen days. There will be a little bit of bleeding at first, and then it will start to increase. The amount of blood will be the largest around the seventh day, and then slowly decrease. Ovulation begins around the 14th or 15th day. This period is the dangerous period for Huskies. Owners can also ask their pet doctor to do a vaginal smear examination.