how do you know when female dogs are in heat?

Question

I want to breed my 2 year old pomeranian! I know they are in heat for 3 weeks so which is the week that they can get pregnant?

Answer 1

When the blood turns from bright red/red to a straw colored (pink) blood, that means she is coming into standing heat and usually day 13 into a full heat cycle is the time to breed, although the male is usually the best indicator, lol! I hope that your dog is Registered and that you will be breeding for the right reasons and responsibly. In the case that you are, best of wishes to you! :0))

Answer 2

The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately 3 weeks and since this an an average, some heats are shorter (as little as 7-10 days), others are longer (4 weeks or more). Average times between heat periods is seven months but some dogs can cycle as early as every 4 months, some once a year. Lengths of heat cycles and intervals between cycles are different for each dog but most dogs hit somewhere close to the averages. The first part of heat you will notice bleeding from the vulva, swelling of the vulva, possible increase in urination and the most noticeable, male dogs hanging around the house. During this period (proestrus), females will not allow the males to breed with them although the males will be very persistent. The second part or estrus is the time in which the female will allow the male to breed her and this can last anywhere from 4-21 days. A female, most of the time, will allow most any male to breed during this time. As the female starts to go out of heat or enter diestrus, she will be less willing to breed. Again this stage can last 4-14 days but averages approximately 7 days. The next cycle usually begins about 7 months from the start of the last heat cycle, not the end of that cycle but again this varies from dog to dog. The interval stays the same even if she becomes pregnant. If you do not intend to breed her, you really should consider spaying her. There are many health benefits associated with spaying such as decreased chance of mammary tumors and you will not have to worry about pyometra, metritis or unwanted litters (overpopulation is a big problem - just take a trip to a humane shelter). If you elect to spay her, this can be done during heat but it may be best to wait until the heat cycle is over to decrease the chance of complications.

Answer 3

If you choose to breed your dog, you need to be aware and prepared for those things that may happen. For starters, no dog should be bred without first being cleared for genetic diseases such as joint, eye, or organ diseases. Certifications are available through the various foundations that are associated with each possible "problem". (Canine Eye Registry Foundation (C.E.R.F.) and Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (O.F.A.) are two examples.) The problem with NOT getting these things cleared is that genetic diseases may not show up until much later in a dog's life, or after several generations. The pairings of the parents can also make a difference in genetic disease. Genetic diseases can be extremely costly and painful for both the dog and the family.

The other thing to consider is the overpopulation of animals in the world already. Check this link out:
http://www.angelfire.com/de2/readbeforeyoubreed/
More links are provided at the bottom of the angelfire web page if you would like to read further.

Answer 4

There are already 771 HOMELESS Pomeranians in the U.S needing homes. Why don't you try to find a few of them a home before adding to the Pomeranian population?

Check it out: http://search.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?action=1&pet.Breed=Pomeranian&pet.Animal=Dog&exact=1&preview=1

And if you don't even know how to tell when a dang dog is in heat YOU SHOULDN'T BE BREEDING!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

They usually start bleeding from their u know what, and the scense from the bleeding attracts the male dog, and they mingle. Just beware, if ur dog is outside put her in, because if a dog frm a different breed gets her pregnant, Ur dog is not going to have pure breds anymore, no matter how hard u try(or they).

Answer 6

When female dogs are in heat you will know it because they have a regular cycle if she isn't fixed she will bleed and you will find spots on your floor around your house.

If she is fixed you don't really get any signs that I know of because my lab is fixed and she never goes in heat that we can never tell.

We have a male dog next door that my dog plays with and when he trys to do anything with her she will roll over on the ground. So we can never tell if she is in heat or not but we really don't care because she is fixed.

Makesure your dog is fixed or makesure you will already have homes in line for the puppys if she isn't Fixed.

Answer 7

i to have pom but male arent they great? i also breed jacks so as for the heat thing they bleed for the two weeks but alow the male to be around her for the sec and third week they will do the rest but its usually the 3 non bleed week she gets prego

Answer 8

my dog is in heat right now she is a chihuahuah.u can tell when u see blood all over her belongings.if u have a male in the house the male will start well...

u get it!

Answer 9

when all the males dogs in the neighborhood come calling and start howling