First heat cycle in dogs can occur at the age of 4-18 months with an average of 6-8 months depending upon breeds. A female dog can come in to heat two times in a year. Heat cycle in dogs can last for average of 3 weeks. Vets recommend to breed your dog after two years of age because some fitness tests are possible after this age.
Proestrus is first stage of canine heat cycle. At this stage, vaginal bleeding and swelling of vulva takes place. This period can last for an average 10 days. Female dogs does not allow males to come close for mating at this stage. Second stage is called estrus during which mating takes place. Ideal time for mating in dogs is between 11-15 day starting from the first day of bleeding or when your female dog show flagging.
Proestrus is first stage of canine heat cycle. At this stage, vaginal bleeding and swelling of vulva takes place. This period can last for an average 10 days. Female dogs does not allow males to come close for mating at this stage. Second stage is called estrus during which mating takes place. Ideal time for mating in dogs is between 11-15 day starting from the first day of bleeding or when your female dog show flagging.
