i have a english staffy which i do not want to have puppies she is going to get fix she is 8months she strated to swell on the 21st of oct and is still bleeding im keep her inside but need to know how the cycle works and when she can get pregnant as i really dont want her to and im to scared to take her out side for some play time when she ready to take a male could some please let me know when she is most feilte thankyou for your time
2007-11-01 09:24:38 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
Just keep her away from males for the next three weeks. Do not leave her outside unsupervised, even in her own yard.
2007-11-01 09:29:11 · answer #1 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure that as long as you keep her on a leash whilst outside, there will be no way of you NOT being able to prevent her from getting pregnant. If you'd like to let her run around freely outside, just keep the leash on her again so you can grab it if a male comes about. If this still bothers you, you can always substitue playtime outside for inside. Play fetch if there's a big enough area inside, or just keep plently of toys and chews for her to stay busy. Take her outside to go potty SUPERVISED, and you'll be fine.
As for the cycle, The average is three weeks (21 days). But it can be shorter (two weeks) or longer (four weeks). Assume the longer period if in doubt.
Here is more information on that:
http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resources/articles/dogs/faq02.htm
2007-11-01 16:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by Southern Sweetheart 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should be assumed to be fertile the entire 21 day heat cycle. While there are times when she may not be receptive to a male, it's best not guess, and males will be attracted to her the entire time. You are right to keep her indoors until its over. Get her spayed ASAP. It is easier if you can wait till the heat is over, but dogs in heat can be spayed - it's just a bit more complicated and a little more expensive to do.
2007-11-01 16:30:36 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She'll be most fertile the week after she stops bleeding - Heat cycles are generally 3 weeks, but since it's her first, it's totally unpredictable.
Make the appointment now to have her spayed in 1 1/2 weeks or so.
2007-11-01 16:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You want to keep her away from male dogs throughout her entire cycle, which will be about 3 more weeks. Don't even leave her in your yard unsupervised.
2007-11-01 16:31:12 · answer #5 · answered by ~Jenn~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a heat cycle last about 3 weeks
I wouldn't let her out of eyesite and leshed for at least 3 weeks form start and I would do for 4 weeks to be safe.
2007-11-01 17:54:09 · answer #6 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋