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Artificial Insemination

Artificial insemination in dogs is becoming an increasingly common breeding tool, offering several clear benefits. It allows for the use of the best possible genetic material from anywhere in the world without subjecting the male to long and costly journeys. Artificial insemination can also be considered in cases where natural mating is unsuccessful for various reasons, assuming that both the male and female are reproductively healthy.

Artificial insemination can be considered in the following situations:
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  • For breeding-related reasons: selecting the right genetic material, international exchange of semen, or long-term breeding program situations
  • When the male and female live far apart  
  • Utilizing frozen semen (even decades after the male's death)  
  • For medical reasons, e.g., an injury that prevents natural mating
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Artificial insemination is not intended to "correct nature's will"; it is not acceptable when the male or female has impaired reproductive ability or breeding is unsuccessful due to a hereditary disease or developmental disorder. A hereditary disease in the male or female is also a barrier to artificial insemination.
How?

Artificial insemination is generally a quick and painless procedure performed while the female is awake. The semen is delivered to the uterus using an endoscope, a device that provides a camera connection throughout the procedure, ensuring that the valuable semen reaches the correct place. The procedure itself takes about 20 minutes. However, an hour is always reserved so that the female can calmly familiarize herself with the clinic's environment and staff. Before the artificial insemination, we also assist the client in completing the required artificial insemination form.
SPERM USED IN INSEMINATION
The specific features of the procedure, such as the timing of insemination, are determined by the type of sperm used.
Fresh Semen Insemination
  • During artificial insemination, both the male and female are present.
  • Insemination is performed 2 days after ovulation.
  • Sperm is collected from the male and its quality is assessed.
  • Sperm is introduced directly into the uterus without dilution using an endoscope.
Chilled Semen Insemination
  • Chilled semen refers to diluted fresh semen.
  • The female’s owner arranges sperm collection and shipment with the male's owner according to the veterinarian's instructions.
  • Insemination is performed 2-3 days after ovulation.
  • The quality of the sperm is checked upon arrival, after which it is introduced into the uterus using an endoscope.
Frozen Sperm Insemination
  • Performed 2.5 – 3.5 days after ovulation, with the timing to be determined as precisely as possible.
  • The female’s owner is responsible for delivering the frozen sperm to the veterinarian.
  • It is recommended that the female has had at least one previous litter.
  • Sperm is introduced directly into the uterus using an endoscope.
  • The quality of the sperm is checked at the time of the procedure.
When using chilled or frozen sperm, insemination can only be performed if there is proper documentation of the sperm's origin. Regardless of whether fresh, chilled, or frozen sperm is used, precise timing of the insemination is crucial. Accurate determination of the ovulation period through estrus monitoring is a prerequisite for successful insemination.
Reprovet does not sell or distribute sperm.