How to Breed Boxer Bulldogs

Boxer bulldogs has consistently been one of the most popular breeds, according to the American Kennel Club. The compact head and shortened muzzle give the dogs their distinctive gruff appearance that belies their friendly disposition. They are protective of their family while exercising patience with children. The dogs stand between 20 inches and 25 inches at the shoulder. The dogs are fawn or brindle, dark striped, with white markings. When breeding, consider the bitch and stud's color and marking to get puppies with the best-colored coat.

Things You'll Need

  • Muzzle
  • Pregnancy dog food
  • Whelping box
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Instructions

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      Find a breeding partner. Check with the American Kennel Club for breeding or stud service. Talk to your local boxer organization for reputable breeders in your area. Advertise in boxer newsletters or websites.

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      Agree on service fees. Breeders charge stud fees for the use of a male dog. Work out details about travel. According to the American Kennel Club, many breeders prefer for the female dog to travel to the male. Males perform better in a familiar environment.

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      Take your dog to the vet. Make sure both the male and female have thorough health exams. The bitch should be healthy and fertile. Both dogs must be free of brucellosis, a sexually transmitted disease for dogs. The vet may do a smear of the female's vaginal discharge to predict the best time to breed.

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      Introduce the male to the female. The dogs may sniff each other and generally get to know each other. First-time females may become aggressive during mating. Use a muzzle to protect the male. During breeding, the male dog mounts the female from behind. Due to swelling in the male dog's genitals, the dogs may remain "tied" to one another after breeding. Do not force the animals apart. They will part naturally after 10 to 30 minutes.

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      Check the female with an ultrasound around four weeks after mating. At this point, the vet should be able to see the developing puppies. Feed the mother smaller meals with food designed for pregnant females. The vet can also help you determine an approximate due date.

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      Introduce the female to the whelping box a week before her due date. The whelping box is a wooden box lined with newspapers beneath a soft, washable fabric inside. The sides of the box are tall enough to keep the puppies contained, but short enough to allow the mother to leave the box for food and water.

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      Call the vet when the dog goes into labor. Because of the short, compact heads of the puppies, some females have trouble giving birth naturally. Keep the vet on standby in case the female needs an emergency c-section.