When does a female dog get her period?

Answer 1

Dogs do not menstruate like humans do. Instead, they come into estrus ("come into heat/season") about twice a year, once they have reached sexual maturity. This can sometimes be associated with a small amount of blood from the vulva, but it is not truly a period.

Female puppies can reach sexual maturity potentially as early as six months old, although the first season (which is the closest equivalent to "getting their period") is often at about nine months old. You will notice changes in her behaviour at this time, and will probably see several male admirers following her around!

It is important to ensure that no un-neutered male dog, even her brother or father, gets to spend unsupervised time with her when she is in heat, since all "entire" males will attempt to mate with her at this time. If this happens she will most likely become pregnant and her young body will not cope well with this. It is best not to breed from her until she is at least 2 years old.

If you do not intend to breed from her, talk to your vet as soon as possible about spaying - not only does this prevent the birth of unwanted puppies, it will also reduce her chances of getting some cancers and remove the threat of a life-threatening womb infection, called pyometra.

Answer 2

For future reference, a female dog's 'period' is called her heat cycle; being in heat. It is possible for a female to begin her heat cycle as young as 6 months of age. More commonly it begins around 9-12 months. This is why it is important to fix your female (or male) dog as soon as it is ok'd by your veterinarian (usually around 3 months of age).

Answer 3

The average heat cycle for a dog is approximately 3 weeks and since this an an average, some heats are shorter (as little as 7-10 days), others are longer (4 weeks or more).

Average times between heat periods is seven months but some dogs can cycle as early as every 4 months, some once a year.

Lengths of heat cycles and intervals between cycles are different for each dog but most dogs hit somewhere close to the averages.

The first part of heat you will notice bleeding from the vulva, swelling of the vulva, possible increase in urination and the most noticeable, male dogs hanging around the house. During this period (proestrus), females will not allow the males to breed with them although the males will be very persistent.

The second part or estrus is the time in which the female will allow the male to breed her and this can last anywhere from 4-21 days. A female, most of the time, will allow most any male to breed during this time. As the female starts to go out of heat or enter diestrus, she will be less willing to breed.

Again this stage can last 4-14 days but averages approximately 7 days. The next cycle usually begins about 7 months from the start of the last heat cycle, not the end of that cycle but again this varies from dog to dog. The interval stays the same even if she becomes pregnant.

If you do not intend to breed her, you really should consider spaying her. There are many health benefits associated with spaying such as decreased chance of mammary tumors and you will not have to worry about pyometra, metritis or unwanted litters -overpopulation is a big problem - just take a trip to a humane shelter. For ever puppy born, there is one less home for a dog on death row.

If you elect to spay her, this can be done during heat but it may be best to wait until the heat cycle is over to decrease the chance of complications.

Intact female dogs will normally come into heat (estrus) once every 4 ý to 12 months with the average for most breeds being once every 6 months. You will probably notice some bloody discharge from the vagina and a swollen vulva when your dog is in heat. You may notice "mounting" behavior, also.

The heat period can last from 8 to 30 days with an average of about 20 days. Most female dogs will be willing to stand for a male dog and permit breeding around 10 to 16 days after the beginning of their heat period. Some females will be a little more aggressive during their heat period, but most show no change in behavior and interaction with their owners.

The normal canine companion will benefit greatly from being spayed. Problems that can develop later in life, such as mammary cancer and uterine infections, are greatly decreased if an ovariohysterectomy (spay) is performed. The longer you wait, the greater her chances of developing medical complications.

If you have any sense that your dog is not having a normal heat, please get her to your vet as soon as is humanly possible.

Female dogs don't have period, they go through a heat cycle, called estrus, every six months. She will have proestrus, or a bleeding cycle, before her true heat cycle during which she is very receptive to the advances of male dogs. This heat cycle lasts for several days up to three or four weeks. Some female dogs will undergo personality changes during this time, the most common changes being anxiety and irritability.

A dog's period lastest about a week. This can vary from one dog to the next. Typically, the heat cycle lasts around two to three weeks. The female's vulva will swell and then bleed for several days. Mating is typically done after being in heat for a good 10 days. Some females have what is called a silent heat. This occurs when a dog does not show the typical signs of being in heat but can still get pregnant. Be careful if your dog is in heat and you do not wish her to be bred. Usually they will have the first cycle around 6 months of age.

In my experience as a dog owner, dogs' periods come twice a year and last from a week to a month. During this time, they are extremely horny and beckon for other dogs to hump them, which other dogs often do regardless of gender. The female may leaves spots of blood where she sits, so this would be a good time to keep her outside or have her wear a diaper. Finally, dogs are not like humans - though it bears similarities to a human's menstrual cycle, this is an estrous cycle, also referred to as being "in heat." This means that unlike humans, who can be impregnated year-long, dogs can ONLY be impregnated while in heat. So unless you want pups, keep your girl away from any intact males during this period.

Answer 4

The term is usually "in season" or "in heat" rather than "period". A dog can come in season as early as 7 months of age (and until their 1st birthday they are still considered as puppies). When breeding dogs it is best to wait until their 3rd heat cycle atleast. The most preferabble time to breed a female dog (called a bitch) is when all possible health testing is done and the bitch is atleast 2 years old. Furthermore, any dog should not be bred that doesn't have a good pedigree and/or show record, aswell as a successful market to sell your dog in.
When female dogs get their period, it is called going into heat. Most dogs get it between 6-12 months of age and it happens every month, just like a woman.

Answer 5

most dogs start at 6 months of age and then every 6 months unless she's irregular. then you may want to keep an eye on her. but they have their periods 2 a year unless their irregular then 2-4 times a year

Answer 6

female dogs get their period every 6 months.

Answer 7

i don't know what breed of dog?