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Semen analysis

Assessing Your Male Dog’s Breeding Potential

Successful breeding requires a healthy and fertile male partner. Semen analysis is a fundamental tool to evaluate a male dog’s (stud dog’s) reproductive health and potential for siring puppies before breeding takes place

What is Semen Analysis?

This test involves collecting a semen sample from the male dog and examining it under a microscope, along with other important checks. It’s like a health check specifically for his reproductive contribution.

Why it’s Important?

By conducting a semen analysis, you can:

  1. Confirm your male dog’s fertility status.
  2. Identify potential reproductive issues early on.
  3. Make informed decisions about using the male for breeding

Progesterone testing

Pinpointing the Best Time to Breed.

Planning to breed your dog? Accurate timing is key to maximizing the chances of a successful pregnancy. That’s where progesterone testing comes in.

What is Progesterone?

Progesterone is a hormone that rises significantly just before and after ovulation in the female dog (bitch).

By tracking her progesterone levels with simple blood tests, we can:

  1. Precisely determine when ovulation occurs.
  2. Pinpoint the best 2-3 days for natural mating or artificial insemination.
  3. Significantly improve the likelihood of a successful pregnancy.  
  4. Avoid unnecessary or mistimed breedings.
Semen collection and freezing

Preserving Genetics and Breeding Across Distances

Thinking about breeding your valuable male dog but face challenges like distance, timing, or wanting to preserve his genetics for the future?
Semen collection and freezing (cryopreservation) offer a flexible and effective solution
What is Semen Collection & Freezing?
This service involves safely collecting a semen sample from your male dog and then processing it through a specialized freezing technique. Once frozen, the semen can be stored for many years in liquid nitrogen, preserving your dog’s breeding potential, providing  breeders with incredible flexibility and security

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Vaginal Artificial Insemination

A Controlled Breeding Option
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TCI small Medium and large breeds

Advanced Breeding for Optimal Results

When precision is paramount, especially when using frozen semen or dealing with specific breeding challenges, Transcervical Insemination (TCI) is the gold standard.

This advanced AI technique offers a significant advantage over traditional vaginal insemination.

What is Vaginal AI?

Vaginal AI is a process where semen is expertly collected from the male dog and then gently deposited into the female dog’s vagina using a specialized instrument, mimicking the natural mating process without the physical act itself.

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What is Transcervical Insemination?

Unlike vaginal AI which deposits semen in the vagina, this technique uses a specialized scope or instrument to carefully guide a catheter through the cervix and deposit the semen directly into the uterus.

TCI requires specific expertise and equipment and is a minimally invasive procedure when performed by trained professionals.

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