How to Breed Bichon Frise Dogs

A Bichon Frise is a small, friendly pooch who enjoys companionship and adapts well to a variety of age groups. The breed usually lives around 15 years or longer. The process of breeding this particular type of dog is relatively expensive and oftentimes quite difficult, because of the dog’s size.

1. Check to see if you are financially capable of paying for the costs accrued from breeding. The health problems associated with the breed costs money as well.


2. Call your veterinarian to schedule an appointment to have your dog examined. There is a possibility your canine is not capable of breeding because of certain health conditions. Request hormone testing to figure out the time when a dog ovulates, more commonly referred to as "goes into heat."


3. Look for a clear discharge and blood as indications your dog is in heat. Bleeding commonly occurs 10 to 14 days before she is most fertile. Use this information as an estimate of when to breed, if you do not have your dog undergo progesterone testing.


4. Keep the male and female dog away from one another until the female goes into heat. Most breeders tend to avoid breeding during the first heat. If you opt not to breed during the first heat, you will need to wait around six months for her to go into heat again. This is the usual cycle of a canine.


5. Set up a stud for your dog, which costs a few hundred dollars.


6. Place the two dogs together when the female goes into heat. Allow them to mate for as long as they want without separating them. Watch the process to ensure the dogs safely breed.


7. Prepare for the puppies by purchasing a comfortable place for the puppies and mother to stay during the birth and thereafter. Think big, because she might give birth to up to 12 pups.


8. Consult with your veterinarian close to your pet's due date. She might have to have a scheduled cesarean section because the breed's small stature. Make the appropriate arrangements to have the vet at your home in case your pooch needs an emergency C-section.


9. Take appropriate measures to get each puppy vaccinated.