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2006-07-16 19:27:00 · 6 answers · asked by snookey 1 in Pets Dogs

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Once a female dog reaches puberty it begins its regular cycles of Estrus or heat which allow the dog to release eggs and reproduce. Most females have 2 cycles per year. Signs that your dog is in heat include include vaginal discharge which is clear, bleeding and swelling of the vulva. There is increased restlessness and there may be increased urination. You also may notice stray dogs hanging around your house, though the female will not accept mating at this point. This early period of heat called Proestrus, lasts between 4 -15 days depending on the size and breed of the dog along with other factors.

The next stage in the estrous cycle is the actual Estrus/heat where the dog will accept a mate and can get pregnant. Unless you are a professional dog breeder you should spay the dog before before her first heat. Some vets will spay a dog during its first heat. This Estrus lasts between 4 - 8 days and signs include the discharge stopping, ovulation (the eggs are released) and pregnancy is possible. If the dog becomes pregnant the gestation time is 58-63 days. There are no visible signs until the last 3 weeks of pregnancy when the teats will enlarge, the belly will swell and finally the birth will occur.

The 3rd stage of the cycle is called Diestrus and lasts 6 - 10 weeks. Many hormonal changes take place and the uterine walls thicken. Dogs that haven't become pregnant go through 'false pregnancy' where their mammary glands may enlarge and produce milk. They may mother toys, moan or whine, prefer extra attention or extra solitude and will show no interest in mating. The last stage in the cycle is Anestrus and will last for 15 weeks. There won't be any hormonal activity, milk production, or interest in mating. If the dog had become pregnant the birth would have already occurred and the mother will be lactating and engaging in typical mothering behaviour until she is ready to wean her puppies.

2006-07-28 04:43:31 · answer #1 · answered by iceni 7 · 0 0

You really need to do a lot of research before breeding your bi*tch. Chihuahua's are a small breed and they and their babies need very special treatment and handling. Your changes of have a c-section is extremely high.

All of a sudden,thanks to paris hilton, and several other holywood snobs buying these dogs, everyone and their uncle want to sell them because they can get HUGE bucks for them.

I remember not to long ago I could (and did) buy a chihuahua for under 600.00 at a pet store (before I knew better).. and we know pet stores charge more.. I had nothing but health issue and behaviroal problemd with this pup, had him a year and i HAD to re-home him, I couldn't deal with it at the time. I gave him away to a good home.

Now they are chraging 1200 and up for a chi!!!! abd 1200.00 is considered cheap! Seen them as high as 5 grand.. good lord...

2006-07-31 01:52:33 · answer #2 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 0 0

a ***** is usually in heat for 3 weeks, the first week is coming in heat, second week in heat and third week going out of heat. she will accept the male dog in the second week. and she will still accpet the male dog in the third week too. but if they mate in the third week she might not get pregnant. i love puppies, they are so cute but i suggest you shouldn't breed your dog if you are not a pro. and i can definily see that you are not one. go spay your dog, less mess for you to pick up after anyway.

2006-07-17 03:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by luv ellell 3 · 0 0

If you don't know the answer to that question you should not be breeding. And check out this website before you breed:
http://www.hopeaf.com/spayneuter/overpopulation.asp

2006-07-17 02:39:18 · answer #4 · answered by dogluver8906 4 · 0 0

A question like this is why one needs to spay their dog.

2006-07-17 02:58:28 · answer #5 · answered by okiewenee 3 · 0 0

I THINK 2 WEEKS

2006-07-17 02:30:23 · answer #6 · answered by SOUTHWEST-623- 2 · 0 0

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