How to Breed Coon Dogs

There are several varieties of coon dog breeds including the AKC recognized American English coon dog and the Redbone Coonhound. They are intelligent dogs with natural hunting instincts. You may want to breed coon dogs for personal reasons or to sell. Breeding dogs can be a lot of work and not always profitable. You need to have enough space and time to be a responsible breeder. If you do, there are some guidelines to follow when breeding coon dogs.

Things You'll Need

  • Newspaper
  • Whelping box
  • Towels
  • Scissors
  • Paper towels
  • Un-waxed dental floss
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Instructions

    • 1

      Research your particular breed of coon dog. Make sure you learn the American Kennel Club̵7;s standards for coon dogs if you want to sell or show your puppies. The AKC is extremely specific, and you need to follow their guidelines. Unless your dog is an AKC recognized redbone coonhound or American English Coonhound, you will not be able to register your puppies.

    • 2

      Find a suitable stud, if you do not have one. You can find studs through classified ads or through a coon dog group in your area. If you want to sell your puppies, make sure that the stud is registered through the AKC, along with the female coonhound dog. When both parents are registered, the puppies also can be registered. The stud should have good temperament and health, before you select him. Attending dog shows is the best way to find a good stud.

    • 3

      Take your dog to the veterinarian. Your coon dog should have a check-up at her vet a month before breeding. Make sure her shots are current and that she is in good overall health. Tell your vet that you plan on breeding your dog, as he may want to perform additional tests.

    • 4

      Introduce the stud to your coon dog when she is in her estrus cycle. You can tell when your coon dog is ready to mate, because her vaginal discharge will be more yellow than bloody and she will raise her tail to the side when you touch her back. Allow the stud and your dog to mate. They will be attached for a while after the act is complete. Do not try to separate them, because you could cause injury.

    • 5

      Watch to see if your coon dog is pregnant. A vet can confirm the pregnancy after 28 days. Your dog may display an increase in appetite, weight and nipple size, if pregnant. Feed extra food to your dog when she starts to gain weight. Provide any nutritional supplements that your vet recommends.

    • 6

      Build or purchase a whelping box. Construct a whelping box for your dog early enough in her pregnancy so that she can get used to it and feel comfortable in it. You want her to deliver her litter in the whelping box when it is time. The whelping box should be large enough that your coon dog can lay on her side with room for puppies. The box should have low sides, for an easy reach. The whelping box should be in a quiet, warm room, away from other animals.

    • 7

      Prepare the whelping room. Line the box with newspaper, so that it can be changed quickly when it becomes soiled during delivery. Some other supplies you may want in your whelping room include clean towels, paper towels, scissors, non-waxed dental floss, and iodine. Keep a phone with your veterinarian̵7;s number close by, in case of emergencies.

    • 8

      Wait for delivery. Most coon dogs give birth without any human assistance. Stand by to make sure there are no problems. Keep track of placentas and puppies to make sure that the numbers match. If your coon dog does not remove the placental membrane or sever the umbilical cord, you will need to take over and do this for her.