Why is my male dog only licking my female dog in heat, not breeding?

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My female dog is in heat. i let my male dog go to her but he doesnt hump her but is only interested in licking her vaginal area. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 2 months old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

It sounds like she may not be ready to breed yet - the male dog generally knows. Usually, females are ready for breeding somewhere around day 12-15 of their heat cycle, but this will vary depending on the individual female. If you want to know for sure, you can talk to your veterinarian about progesterone testing so that you'll know when she ovulates, and can time your breeding dates appropriately from there.

Why is my male dog only licking my female dog in heat, not breeding?

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