How to Breed Female Boxer Canines

Boxers are an athletic breed of dog, easily recognizable from their trim forms and their distinct facial structure, which features a short, snub-nosed snout. Breeding pure boxers is a way to create dogs that share the traits of a boxer, as opposed to mutts, which feature a mix of multiple breeds. Before beginning to breed your boxer bitch, however, it is important to ensure that you are breeding for the right reasons and that you are ready to care for the dogs during the breeding process.

Things You'll Need

  • Leashes
  • Muzzle
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Instructions

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      Consider the temperament of the dog before breeding. A dog that shows aggressive tendencies should not be mated, as it can pass on the negative aggressive tendencies.

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      Take the dog to a vet to receive a full physical examination. A boxer that suffers from physical problems, such as hip dysplasia, should not be used in breeding.

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      Request that any shots and vaccinations for your bitch are updated by the vet prior to breeding.

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      Ensure that the stud you are breeding your bitch with has also been examined for physical and temperamental problems.

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      Check the family history of both dogs for possible warning signs against breeding.

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      Bring a muzzle in case your dog becomes agitated, in order to protect the stud. The risk of aggression is higher in a maiden boxer that has not bred before.

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      Move the stud over to the bitch, if needed, if mating is not occurring. The stud can be nervous around an in-heat bitch and avoid mating on its own, particularly a first-time stud.

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      Lift the stud up and turn him so the dogs' rear quarters are facing each other after breeding if the dogs are "tied," and the male is unsure how to act. (A tie is when the female dog's muscles contract around the male dog's swollen penis.) Back-to-back is the proper way for two dogs to remain until the tie goes down.

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      Turn the male back into a mounted position if the tie remains beyond an hour, then push down gently on his rear quarters to cause the dogs to come apart.