Why is my male dog only licking my female dog in heat, not breeding?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 2 months old
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.
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Published on July 28th, 2019
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.
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Related Answers from Veterinarians
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Published on September 18th, 2017
Typically, female dogs can be bred on days 9-14 after the start of their cycle. Since it can be very difficult to know the very first day of the cycle, I would recommend progesterone testing with a vet to know the appropriate timing. Alternatively, you can allow the male to breed her when he is ready, since they often know the perfect time.
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Published on January 1st, 2017
The optimum time for breeding is the 9th-10th day of heat, as a female dog typically won't accept a male dog during the first seven days of her heat. It could be that she is in this first part of her heat, and after another few days, she may accept your male dog. I would wait a few days, then try again.
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