Guide Dogs for the Blind Breeder – Alda

Author: alda

  • Pregnancy

    Alda at 8 weeks pregnant 

    After Season has completed (the female was bred during this time), she returns to the Breeder Keeper family. During this time, she could act clingy, loose her appetite, and have some discharge. After four weeks she will receive an ultrasound to confirm pregnancy. Also at that time her food will change and increase. In her 8th week of pregnancy she returns to GDB to prepare for her whelp. The gestation period for dogs is 63 days (9 weeks).

  • Breeding

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    The Breeding Department will determine an appropriate mate for the female based on temperament and family history. Females are generally bred once a year. Usually a different mate is chosen each time. “With a blood test, ovulation timing can be predicted to ensure a successful breeding. The actual breeding takes place during the female’s initial rise in progesterone.” (From www.thecapsulereport.com)