How long do dogs stay in heat?

Answer by lubo
Submitted on 9/10/2004
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I have A 2 year old yellow lab, first she is mean and want to fight with my other female lab, also she has been wanting to fight with my 11 year old male black lab. This just don't seem right when i purchased her she was a good puppy but now she is just mean. Any suggestions I have papers for her and was told she is pure but she sure seemed like she has pit bull in her so to speak. Another concern is that she has been in heat before and i wanted to breed her but then it seems like her cycle is messed up somehow. She will be in heat and then out of heat real quick, And she gets on my male dog like she is showing him what to do but he knows. Any suggestions please email me at lubo65@earthlink.net Thank you.

Answer by Vet
Submitted on 10/19/2005
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Estrus ("heat") is the mating period of female animals. When estrus occurs, animals are said to be "in heat" or "in season." Dogs generally have their first estrous cycle at 6-12 months of age. Some females of the large breeds, however, may not have their first estrus until they are 12-24 months of age. The complete cycle takes about 6 months, resulting in 2 estrous periods each year. Individual variation occurs, but a given female's pattern tends to be repeated regularly. The estrous cycle can be divided into 4 stages: 1. Proestrus: This stage begins with the appearance of vaginal bleeding. It normally lasts from 4 to 9 days. Male dogs become very interested in the female; however, she will not yet mate with them. 2. Estrus: This is the stage in which the female will accept the male and conception can occur. The vaginal discharge is more yellowish than bloody. Ordinarily, the stage lasts for 4 to 13 days. Your female will stand still and hold her tail to the side when you touch her back or a male dog tries to mount. 3. and 4. Metestrus and anestrus: These 2 stages are periods of ovarian activity, but with no significant outward signs. False pregnancies frequently occur during metestrus. Some Important Points * You should consider your pet to be "in season" for 21 days: 7 days coming into heat, 7 days in heat, 7 days going out. Though conception is most likely during the middle 7 days, Mother Nature doesn't always follow the rules. Confine your pet for the entire 3 weeks. * Remember that the above information is general. Not all females follow these patterns. Consult with the doctor if your pet does not seem typical. Sometimes, cycling problems can be an early warning of more serious problems, and the sooner they are dealt with, the better.

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Question by Jody
Submitted on 1/6/2004
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How long do dogs stay in heat?

Answer by Starbuck
Submitted on 1/15/2004
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One week coming in heat One week in heat (this is usually when they will accept the male dog although it can happen at any time) One week going out. 3 weeks total. If it lasts longer than that then there is a hormone problem and your vet can fix that.

Answer by Miss know it all
Submitted on 4/6/2004
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Well about 3 weeks

Answer by sarah
Submitted on 5/5/2004
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how long between the time dogs come on heat?

Answer by angel
Submitted on 8/18/2004
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i have a question...if a dogs vagina is still big after 3weeks does that mean she's pregnant or is there something wrong??? Please help me out thanks!

Answer by haileysmom
Submitted on 9/26/2004
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7 days coming into heat, 7 days in heat, 7 days going out of heat, so about 21 days give or take(size of dog matters) And remeber every dog is different!!!!

Answer by ANGEL
Submitted on 10/2/2004
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One week coming in heat One week in heat (this is usually when they will accept the male dog although it can happen at any time) One week going out. 4 weeks total. to Make shure they are out of heat.

Answer by Baby Pup
Submitted on 10/10/2004
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every 6 months

Answer by smile
Submitted on 10/13/2004
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can a dog get pragnet only when they are in heat

Answer by Taren
Submitted on 12/11/2004
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about 3 weeks the most...

Answer by sable
Submitted on 1/21/2005
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I was wondering after your dog stops her bleeding when should you be expecting puppies? Or does it go by the first time her and the male bred?

Answer by Lexi
Submitted on 3/2/2005
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if my dog has only been in heat 1 week and then she became out of heat is that bad for her?

Answer by stefgib
Submitted on 3/15/2005
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During this "coming in" and "going out" of heat period, do they bleed? My new dog has been bleeding about a week and a half and I SO look forward to when it will end!!

Answer by Chihuahuagal
Submitted on 4/7/2005
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dogs are in heat twice a year.

Answer by Nick
Submitted on 4/17/2005
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A female dog's cycle is 6 month between times she goes into heat

Answer by LINNELL
Submitted on 1/22/2006
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SOME DOGS STAY IN HEAT FOR SIX WEEKS

Answer by AMARIS
Submitted on 2/15/2006
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HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A DOG IS ALREADY PREGNANT? I FOUND A FEMALE DOG THAT IS IN HEAT AND WE REALLY WANT TO KEEP HER BUT WE CAN'T AFFORD FOR HER TO HAVE PUPPIES. IT LOOKS LIKE SHE HAS HAD SOME IN THE PAST BUT THAT IS WHY I AM ASKING BECAUSE SHE MAY JUST BE GETTING PREGNANT. PLEASE RESPOND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANKS SO MUCH.

Answer by guardgirl89
Submitted on 4/20/2005
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Three horrible weeks, but you can buy doggy diapers to help

Answer by Pie
Submitted on 5/18/2005
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As the original question has been answered, I will hereby take up the task of answering the new one. The average is six months.

Answer by Dr Wise
Submitted on 5/22/2005
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Well, from my opinion as a trained veterinarian specialist, I have noticed a trend that female dogs stay in heat for 3 weeks when male dogs are in heat for their entire lives. This is due to a raised level of xylothermetics in male dogs.

Answer by Fall Out Gurl
Submitted on 5/23/2005
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That's what I want to know. I think it's like a week. (Miss know it all has no clue because it isn't 3 weeks.)

Answer by Lynx097
Submitted on 7/4/2005
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I took a friends dog from him and she is a 8 year old Akita and i have had her for 3 weeks and now all of a sudden her vagina is visible. Is this a sign of being heat?

Answer by Beck
Submitted on 7/13/2005
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How often do they go into heat? Is it Once a month like us or is it more like once a year like other animals????

Answer by Chihuahuagal
Submitted on 9/10/2005
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Dogs are in heat twice a year.

Answer by hi
Submitted on 9/18/2005
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Answer by errrrrrrwin!!!
Submitted on 11/9/2005
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durp...

Answer by hg
Submitted on 11/13/2005
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when do dogs start heat

Answer by Smart one
Submitted on 11/16/2005
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Dogs are in heat for a total of 3 weeks or sometimes longer or shorter depending on the dog. It takes one week to come into heat, they are in heat for about a week and then it takes a week to come out of heat, so on an average 3 weeks.

Answer by Lizz
Submitted on 11/25/2005
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Once a month?

Answer by roxie dog
Submitted on 11/29/2005
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too bloody long

Answer by malcamsweet
Submitted on 2/27/2006
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My dogs come on heat about every 6 months.

Answer by just copieng everyone elses answer
Submitted on 3/11/2006
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3 weeks

Answer by mike
Submitted on 3/31/2006
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when do they eceppt the male?

Answer by boxerbabe
Submitted on 5/19/2006
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Im not sure if my boxer is starting her cycle...she is about 9 months and there is dark disharge coming from her vulva

Answer by Summer
Submitted on 5/23/2006
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Good day, I was wondering if my dog can get pregnant anytime of the year or only around the time she is in heat? My Lab had her first period around Feb.-Mar. And it lasted for like 4 weeks. She came in contact with a male dog on May 20th and they did the nasty. PLEASE tell me she can not get pregnant at this time. Thank you

Answer by bernadine
Submitted on 7/19/2006
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how long does it take before the dog has puppy

Answer by The Board Ninja
Submitted on 9/2/2006
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A dog normally comes into heat every 6 months, so 2 times a year.