So you want to breed your dog? First off, do not breed your dog before the age of 2 years. Then have health checks done on both male and female blood tests everything and temperament tests. If there is one problem one fault anywhere health or behavior wise DO NOT breed, spay or neuter right there. Why? Because say it’s just a small problem with your dog and it has puppies and its puppies has puppies somewhere down the road that problem will escalate. Also if there is a problem with the female that could complicate the pregnancy or delivery don't breed or you could lose both your female dog and her puppies. These tests are expensive.

So let’s say the dogs are both breeding quality great! Your female comes in heat some people breed the dogs 4-5 times during the heat cycle. DO NOT leave the dogs in the breeding process alone for ONE second! A female in heat can kill a dog or inure him majorly. DO NOT leave them ALONE! If the female does not want to mate or seems nervous, don't force it.

With in a few weeks to make sure your female is pregnant take her to the vet. Have more blood tests and a sonogram done to make sure the mating was successful. You will then know for sure your dog is pregnant and is not going through a false pregnancy. This also costs money but is best for your dog’s health and well-being this also gives a good idea as to how many pups are coming.

A Pregnant female does not usually show a belly until her last couple of weeks of pregnancy. Your female should go on at least 2-3 checkups before the pups are born and feed her a diet recommended by your vet. In addition, before your pups are born you will need to invest in the following to make up your whelping kit.

1 ounce (30 ml) of Self Rinse Plus in a "Spritz" Bottle for Post-Partum clean-up of the dam's back end and tail.
1 Tablespoon Polycose (powdered Glucose for extra energy.)
2 Disposable Clamps for clamping the cord.
Disposable Scissors for cutting the cord.
Rectal Thermometer-Dual Read - Celsius/Fahrenheit
8 packs of Sterile Lubricant
8 "Birthing Cloths" for holding & drying the puppies.(colors will vary)
Whelping Record & Temperature Chart.
1/2 ounce (15 ml) of Mineral Oil - in case the pup gets 'stuck'.
1/2 ounce (15 ml) of Dettol concentrate - for disinfecting the scissors & forceps between pups.
1/2 ounce (15 ml) of Nature's Anwer Concentrate chemical-free cleaner - for post-partum washing of the whelping box.
You supply the newspapers & the cold milk with a teaspoon of brandy to mix with the glucose when needed.
And a you need to build a Whelping Box in a safe private place

Ok your dog is going into labor you need to have someone there assisting you and the vets number on hand. The first pup is almost always the biggest and the hardest to come out so be prepared for that. I can't tell you how many puppies will come it depends on the breed. You also need to have homes lined up for your puppies at least 1 year before hand to make sure they are qualified and perfect for your puppy.

The Puppies will also need vet check ups sometimes as early as 3 days. This all cost money as well as they will need their puppy shots and such and if you want to register as well that will cost money.

In all truth when you sell your puppies it will not in any way total to what you have paid on vet bills. But if you are a good responsible breeder you will not mind and it will all be worth it

Also please refrain from breeding mix breeds its is wrong. And we have enough mixed breeds in animal shelters and on the street.