What are the signs of a dog being naughty? What is the best time for a dog to breed when it is in heat?

When a dog enters estrus, it is actually telling the owner that the dog can be bred. If there is no need for breeding, sterilization is generally chosen. On the one hand, it can prevent the dog from some diseases, and on the other hand, it is convenient for the owner to raise the dog. Generally, there are signs and manifestations of dog estrus. Breeding cannot be started as soon as the dog enters estrus. So what is the best day for breeding?

What are the symptoms of dogs playing tricks on each other?

Dogs are in heat.

Generally, there are these symptoms: first, the dog's vulva will bleed redly and the vulva will be red and swollen. Second, the dog will show a normal state of excitement and be more emotional. Third, the dog's appetite will be lower than before estrus, and it will be easy to accept male breeding.

The estrus period for dogs usually lasts about 14 days, and every 4-6 months, dogs will become restless and have a loss of appetite, and female dogs will also bleed. Dogs usually lick it off, so you may not notice it, so you must pay special attention to observe and take good care of the dog during this special period.

What is the best time for breeding dogs?

Generally speaking, the best time to mate is around the third day when blood secretion appears on the dog's vulva. The breeding age is between one and a half and five years old. If the dog is too young and has not fully developed, the possibility of dystocia and fetal maldevelopment is relatively high. Dogs that give birth for the first time usually mate on the 11th to 13th day, dogs with a history of giving birth mate for the first time on the 9th to 11th day, and older dogs can mate a little earlier.

Stages of estrus in dogs

Proestrus

The preparation stage for estrus lasts 7-13 days, with an average of 9 days. The female dog's external genitalia becomes swollen, flushed, and moist.

Estrus

The symptoms of estrus are most obvious, and it is also the period when the female dog is receptive to mating, which lasts for 6 to 14 days.

Metestrus

The swelling of the vulva has gradually subsided and returned to normal. Her temperament has become quiet and she does not allow male dogs to approach.

Eros

Some people also call it the interestrus period, which refers to the period from the late estrus to the early estrus of the next estrus, which is about 3 months.

When is the golden retriever's estrus period?

Golden Retrievers go into estrus twice a year, usually in spring from March to May and in autumn from September to November. When a female dog is in estrus, her body and behavior will undergo characteristic changes, which become the signs of estrus. The main manifestations are: behavioral changes, being easily excited, restless, and barking louder. In addition, the vulva is swollen and flushed, and she likes to approach male dogs and often climbs on other dogs.