My female has been in heat for over a week now, does anyone know if this is common and how long the normal cycle is?
2007-05-08 06:24:47 · 6 answers · asked by tlm1125 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
The Magic Number Is 21
A female dog has a heat cycle of 21 days.
7 days coming in 7 In Cycle and 7 Going out of cycle. So 3X7=21
Remember though all female dogs are different when it comes to this kind of thing. At one time i raised beagles and they were bred on the 2nd day of the second week and then again on the 5th day.
Good luck. jim
2007-05-08 06:36:26 · answer #1 · answered by james m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Estrus (heat) lasts for about 3 weeks. Returns every 6 months or so. from the time she's about 6-8 months old until she's very old - like over 12.
You can buy "period panties" for your dog - they look ridiculous but they do help keep her from spotting all over the house. You can also get a "deodorant" that helps deter unwanted suitors - but not all that well.
She will have to be penned or kept in the house - certainly on a leash when outside to deter unwanted matings.
In a couple of weeks, she'll go out of estrus. At that time, GET HER SPAYED. Too many puppies out there now.
2007-05-08 06:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
two dame long what a mess .about 3 weeks start to finish
2007-05-08 06:38:45 · answer #3 · answered by henryredwons 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
approx 21 days
2007-05-08 06:31:18 · answer #4 · answered by DP 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
3 weeks.
Get her spayed and you never have to put up with the mess again.
2007-05-08 06:30:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-05-08 06:30:24 · answer #6 · answered by Mark 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋