Breeding

Question
We are first year breeders and it seems like we are having problems.  Our female savannah is 14 months old; has been in and out of heet since Oct. 2009.  Our male savannah is 9 months old; he has been trying but it don't seem like he completes the job.  Is there a way to know if she's bred?  Will she stop submissiveness and coming in and out when the deed is done?  

Answer
Jan,

The easiest way to know if she is bred is to count 21 days from the 2nd day of breeding and see if the nipples protrude and turn bright pink.  This is usually a sign that the breeding has taken. This phenomenon only lasts a couple of days, so I would start looking after about 19 days.

Some cats can stay in season for a week after they are bred and some come out pretty quickly.

Also, at 9 months male cats have an idea of what to do, but sometimes need motre practice to get it right.

Good luck and best regards... Norm.