​Over the years I've come across two breeding theories. I decided to study what science is telling us. I'm not prone to hyperbole when it comes to canine reproduction.
1. Don't allow the male to rotate or turn. I know a breeder that will not allow her stud to turn.
2. Don't allow the female to urinate after mating. I hear this a lot.
A tie and turn is a natural phenomenon of dog breeding in which the bulbus glandis of the male's penis swells inside the bitch's vagina. The uterus contracts, prostatic fluid is released, all assisting in the flow through the cervix into the uterine horn. The sperm is released at the beginning of the tie. The dogs are virtually locked together for several minutes. During the tie, the male is releasing prostatic fluid.
NIH Abstract
Little is known about the response of the bitch's reproductive tract to mating or of the role of male accessory gland secretions in the female. In this clinical study, the component stimuli causing mating-induced uterine contractions were investigated in 64 bitches. Basal uterine contractions were present during oestrus and a significant increase in the frequency of contractions was observed during natural mating. Neither teasing with a male nor stimulation of the vagina or cervix by vaginal or transcervical insemination (TCI) caused an increase in the frequency of uterine contractions. Increased contractions were however present after both vaginal and transcervical insemination when the vestibule was distended, and dorsal wall of the vaginal was manually stimulated. Interestingly, this increase in uterine contractions was partially ameliorated when prostatic fluid was used as a flushing component following transcervical insemination. Two further studies performed with 72 bitches of which 18 were each inseminated transcervically with fresh or frozen semen flushed into the uterus with either saline or prostatic fluid demonstrated that prostatic fluid significantly increased the pregnancy rate and litter size of both groups. There are important mechanisms regulating the transport and elimination of sperm from the bitch's reproductive tract. Whilst physical aspects of coitus are undoubtedly involved in initiating uterine contractions, prostatic fluid appears to have an important role in modulating uterine contractions and fertility.
Look at the diagram below. Showing the general anatomy of the reproductive and urinary tracts.
Mother nature is really smart. The location of the bladder. Very near the vulva. The tilt of the reproductive tract. Many experts agree that preventing a female from peeing after mating will have very little effect on whether or not she conceives. Urine generally flows outward. It would be unlikely that it takes a sharp turn upward through the vagina up to the cervix then turn and flow out again. That's not the order of things. Naturally some sperm will be lost. Peeing or not will not have that much effect.
Health and condition of the parents will have an affect on a successful pregnancy and condition of the pups.
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​I share this information in hopes that everyone has a chance to educate themselves and make the best choices for their program.
An acquaintance of mine that lives about 30 miles from me told me this story. He is a horse trainer and mountain lion hunter. He breeds a type of hound especially suited to hunt the lions. Curs, I think. In Utah, you can get a permit to hunt a lion a year. Most hunters train their dogs by going out often and “Treeing” the lions. Most hunts are done during the winter. Lions are crafty, run and switch back for miles.
He shared this story with me.
He rides his horses in order to keep up with the dogs and the lion. The rides are long and hard. His vet suggested using Equine Red Cell for recovery and stamina. Red Cell was developed by a company in Texas. He started using it on his horse. Simply adding it to the food. The product made a significant difference. So much so his stud horse is now 27 years old and still breeding live. That’s significant. He then discovered that the company also makes a canine version. He started using it on his dogs especially a savvy old 11 year old female who was working herself to exhaustion. You know how these dogs work. They don’t stop. The product not only worked but worked too well. He first noticed a significant difference in her stamina and recovery. Then, unbeknownst to him, she came into season. She hadn’t been in estrus for over 4 years. Late one evening, he found his stud dog tied up with her. He thought to himself, no way will she conceive. Well, she did. She had a litter of 9. She lost one. At her age, her milk was not in well. He continued to supplement her using Red Cell. She improved her milk production. A couple pups were lagging so he started giving them a couple drops of Red Cell. Within 24 hours they improved and caught up within days. He couldn’t believe how much the product helped not only the stamina of his hunting dogs but the nutritional deficiencies.
Before you jump all over me about the ethics of an 11 year old with pups, I had nothing to do with his choice. I mention this so that IF you’re looking to read about a product, educate yourself about canine health. Feel free to do so regarding this product. I have no vested interest in this product. Only to help breed, train and work with the best working goldens.
I’ve used Doc Roy’s B Strong. Most breeders understand its benefits to breeding and lactating females. I’d never heard of Red Cell but this guy swears by it. It’s also 1/3 the cost of B Strong. My dogs are working about 3-5 hours a day. They’re well-conditioned. They’re fed fish oil, organ meat, oatmeal, eggs and a host of other nutrient dense foods. I’ve added Red Cell to my list of supplements.
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