This is the sterile way to breed your dog, without the stress of natural mating. It is often the more successful form of breeding, without the worry of sexually transmitted diseases.
Artificial Insemination is usually carried out with good quality fresh semen drawn and inserted into the bitch via a catheter immediately after semen is collected from the male. Using this method, the semen is deposited directly in front of the cervix or as close to the cervix as possible.
In some circumstances, a natural mating can be difficult to achieve if the bitch / dog is inexperienced or uncomfortable, they may have trouble mating even if physiologically the bitch is ready to mate.
Benefits include: Collecting from a male dog while in close proximity to a bitch in season can develop confidence in him for the future.
Viral and bacterial infections can be passed on during natural mating the most commonly feared amongst breeders is Canine Herpes virus.
Pain experienced by one or both of the animals during mating, narrowing of the genital tract leading to lack of libido. Dominant females may not accept a particular male and for reasons unknown, some dogs just don’t like each other. Difference in dog size and inexperience in one or both partners can make a positive union impossible.
Older dogs who are still fertile with less agility will use less exertion with this method and therefore can be part of a breeding programme for longer.
Semen can be analysed prior to use to ensure it is of suitable quality to maximise a pregnancy and number of pups.
About collection – It is important to use the minimum amount of quality semen so as to not overload the bitch’s reproductive tract. Using too much will result in backflow and not all the semen will end up utilised. We use a 3 fraction collection process to ensure that only the quality and concentrated faction of the sample is used which will not over load the bitch and therefore more of the good stuff gets where it need to go!
*Prices: AI carried out at our premises Male & female with semen **collection & analysis £60 each Male & female **collection and AI only £50 each Female only AI using chilled semen £40 each Female only AI fresh semen provided by bitch owner with analysis £50 each Female only semen collected by owner no analysis £40 each
*Please note that if 2 or more AI appointments are required these must be pre-paid at the first appointment. ** If collection is unsuccessful for any reason, including but not limited to, aggression, inexperienced or shy male, a fee of £20 will be payable for an attempted collection. Please be aware that we allow an hour for AI appointments that involve male collection to allow good time for the male to become comfortable with the environment and practitioners in order to ensure best results are achieved.
Mobile AI is charged at £65 with semen collection (no analysis) or £50 AI only semen supplied ready to inseminate plus £5 per 20 mins of travel time, each way, rounded up as per the AA Route Planner site