Most female dogs come in heat twice a year but some just once in twelve month.
How can you tell that this is the case and why should you be able to recognize when it happens? Simple fact is, if you do not know when your dog is in season you may end up with a litter of puppies nine weeks later.
Here are the signs to look out for: 1.
as her season is approaching your bitch wants to attract suitable fathers for her offspring.
She is interested in getting as many offers as possible and because of that she starts leaving messages everywhere.
She does this by peeing whenever possible, leaving a very attractive smell to be picked up by male dogs.
As males read her message they may start showing up in front of your house, so you need to be careful not to let her out into the yard on her own.
2.
her vagina starts to swell and she starts to shed blood 3.
the season of a female dog usually lasts for 21 days but exceptions are always possible.
You will know when it is over when the swelling goes away completely and the bleeding stops The most important fact to be aware of is this: During those 21 days your bitch will want to mate with a suitable male.
Her fertile days may vary from three to approximately five days within that 21 day period.
Those are the days when you need to be extra careful.
How can you recognize them? The size of the vagina will increase even more and the bleeding will stop.
If you put your hand on her back she will lift her tail and move it to the side.
If a male dog approaches her now she will encourage him to play with her and show him her back side, encouraging him to cover her.
Some girls get very active, leaving home to find a suitable mate.
When the fertile days are over the bleeding will return for the remaining days.
Male dogs will still be attracted to her because most of them are inexperienced when it comes to reading the signs.
Because her fertile days are over she will react to their offers in anything but a friendly manner, chasing them off vigorously.
As a sensible owner you will ask the owners of male dogs to stay away for another week or two in order to stop your girl from being bothered by them.
It is very important that you keep her on a leash during the whole 21 days or better still for the whole month if you are not absolutely sure that her season is over.
An unwanted pregnancy is a hassle and if you do not wish to have puppies you need to take care that nothing happens.
How can you tell that this is the case and why should you be able to recognize when it happens? Simple fact is, if you do not know when your dog is in season you may end up with a litter of puppies nine weeks later.
Here are the signs to look out for: 1.
as her season is approaching your bitch wants to attract suitable fathers for her offspring.
She is interested in getting as many offers as possible and because of that she starts leaving messages everywhere.
She does this by peeing whenever possible, leaving a very attractive smell to be picked up by male dogs.
As males read her message they may start showing up in front of your house, so you need to be careful not to let her out into the yard on her own.
2.
her vagina starts to swell and she starts to shed blood 3.
the season of a female dog usually lasts for 21 days but exceptions are always possible.
You will know when it is over when the swelling goes away completely and the bleeding stops The most important fact to be aware of is this: During those 21 days your bitch will want to mate with a suitable male.
Her fertile days may vary from three to approximately five days within that 21 day period.
Those are the days when you need to be extra careful.
How can you recognize them? The size of the vagina will increase even more and the bleeding will stop.
If you put your hand on her back she will lift her tail and move it to the side.
If a male dog approaches her now she will encourage him to play with her and show him her back side, encouraging him to cover her.
Some girls get very active, leaving home to find a suitable mate.
When the fertile days are over the bleeding will return for the remaining days.
Male dogs will still be attracted to her because most of them are inexperienced when it comes to reading the signs.
Because her fertile days are over she will react to their offers in anything but a friendly manner, chasing them off vigorously.
As a sensible owner you will ask the owners of male dogs to stay away for another week or two in order to stop your girl from being bothered by them.
It is very important that you keep her on a leash during the whole 21 days or better still for the whole month if you are not absolutely sure that her season is over.
An unwanted pregnancy is a hassle and if you do not wish to have puppies you need to take care that nothing happens.
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