How long should a female dog live with a strange male before mating?

To plan breeding, keep the male and female together about a week beforehand to build rapport. The female’s best mating window is days 10 to 14 of heat, with the highest success rate.

To raise success, mate 2 to 3 times, once daily. A male is triggered by her scent, but she resists early in heat and only accepts mounting in mid-to-late heat, which is the right time.