Hi there, my girl was bred a few months ago and had a phantom - worst of it was the hormonal hair loss, thankfully.
I would like to hear of people who have had AI experiences good or bad.
The stud dog I have used may not be in the country when my girl is in season next, stud dog owner will happily have semen collected if he is not so i can try AI or try to ship fresh chilled back to me.
However I dont want to spend out on this unless I know there is a good chance of success.
I have spoken to a few specialists and one mentioned that transcervical may not be possible with a giant breed?
I dont like the idea of surgical and thought the next best thing would be transcervical.
If you have had any experiences, i would appreciate it if you can post on here. My poor head is spinning.

I think I'm right in saying that only AI puppies conceived by the transcervical method can be registered; surgical insemination is forbidden.

ETA I'm nearly right; surgical insemination is only accepted in vry exceptional circumstances.

Why do thet sat TCI is not possible in giant breeds?
With fresh chilled semen you should have no problem with a simple vaginal Ai as long as you have the timing right

Does the donor of semen for importing fresh chilled still have to pass Pet Passport entry requirements?

Paris - will you PM me your contact details? I would like to get in touch with you.
I was told by a 'specialist' the endoscope and catheter does not reach cervix in giant breeds, therefore not very sucessful?

we have large breeds and use AI all the time

Powerpuff
What method do you use? Trancervical?

we've had a giant breed bitch inseminated transcervically, no problems, healthy litter first attempt