As soon as a young bitch goes through puberty, she is in heat. This is a kind of signal that the dog can bear offspring. Breeders are very careful with the dates of estrus, because the fertilization period is short, and quality litter can be obtained only by correctly determining the onset and duration of estrus.
Instructions
Step 1
A dog's first estrus usually begins after a complete change of teeth, usually at 6 months of age. But here you should immediately make a reservation, each dog has its own individual organism. Large dogs may begin estrus somewhat later than small breed dogs. On average, the first heat can appear between 6 and 13 months of age.
Step 2
The first signs of heat can be seen while walking. The dog urinates frequently, thus leaving marks for the males. She can expand the walking route, i.e. the dog tries to mark as much territory as possible. The effect of "flirting" with males is noticeable, she lets herself be sniffed, tries to raise her tail if the dog approaches the “loop”.
Changes in the behavior of the dog are possible. Often bitches become more active, playful, naughty, these changes are caused by a surge in hormones. Bitches begin to shed more during estrus, become picky about food, picky, capricious. The requirement for increased attention from the owner is also the norm.
Step 3
In the area of the dog's genitals, one can notice the swelling of the "loop", the dog begins to walk awkwardly and often lick itself. In the area of the loop, you can notice pink discharge, this moment should be considered as the first day of the onset of estrus and count down from that day.
The first heat lasts less than the subsequent ones, and in the first heat the bitch is not so attractive to males.
Step 4
It is important to correctly determine the onset of the first heat, its duration, the time until the second heat and its duration, then it will be easier for you to determine the onset of the third heat if you are going to breed a dog. Mating before the third heat is strictly not recommended, because the body of a young dog will be fully formed and ready for mating only by the beginning of the third heat.
