How often each year will a female dog come into heat?

Answer 1

Depends on the breed type but generally every 6-8 months - Most bitches come into heat twice a year. The exceptions to this rule are wolves and basenjis, which typically exhibit only one heat cycle per year

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Answer 2

depends on the dog. Some come into heat every 5 - 6 months and some only come into heat every 9 - 12 months. So it could be either once or twice a year usually.

Answer 3

Heat cycles depend on the size, breed and individual dog.

Example:

My 3yr old lab/wolf hybrid weighs 45 lbs and comes in every 7 to 8 months.

My mom's 5 yr old long haired mini Chihuahua weighs 2 lbs and comes in every 3 months.

Most people estimate every 6 months, although this isn't true for all dogs.

Answer 4

Usually twice a year. There is no medical reason not to get your dog spayed. In fact the longer she goes without getting spayed it increases her chance of getting an infection called pyometra that can be lethal and the only cure is spaying her- if you catch it in time. an unspayed dog also has an increased chance of getting ovarian cancer, not to mention that the heat cycle can last 2-3 weeks and make a mess of your house!

Answer 5

Usually twice a year. About every 6-8 months. Best to have the dog spayed if you do not plan to breed her.

Answer 6

depends on the dog....I have a rare breed(Basenji)and she only goes into heat once a year in the fall. So, best option is to get them spayed if u r not going to breed her.

Answer 7

female dogs can come into heat every six months

Answer 8

I think it can be several times, especially in the spring.

Answer 9

illl say about several time to