One of the most common questions breeders ask when a female dog comes into season is when progesterone testing should begin. Proper timing of progesterone testing is essential for accurately identifying ovulation and determining the optimal breeding window. While many breeders rely on traditional breeding days such as day 10 or day 12 of theContinue reading “When Should Progesterone Testing Start in Dogs?”
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Why I Began Using Progesterone Testing in My Breeding Program
For many years I bred large breeds including Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds. During that time I rarely used progesterone testing and still had very good success with breedings. Like many experienced breeders, I relied on behavioral cues from the female and the male. When the bitch began flagging and the male showed strong interest,Continue reading “Why I Began Using Progesterone Testing in My Breeding Program”
