Mating Basics

Guidance on how to safely plan and manage dog mating, from fertility timing and health screening to the natural “tie” during mating.
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Dog mating

Find out how dogs mate, why they become ‘tied’, how long they stay joined and how you can know if your mating has been successful.

Dog mating
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Artificial insemination in dogs

Artificial insemination (AI) is used to help dogs become pregnant without a natural mating. Find out how and when to use AI.

Artificial insemination in dogs