If you have ever been around Basset Hound dog in heat you know what is like. It requires more of your attention and patience than usual. If you have another dog in your household which an intact male then this period might be really challenging for you.
Basset Hound dogs go into their first heat around months of age. Heat cycles repeat every 6 months or so. Bassets stay in heat for around 3 weeks during which the most recognizable symptoms are swollen vulva, bloody discharge, and behavioral changes. Basset Hound dogs usually go into their first heat around 6 months of age.
Still, the age when dogs experience first heat may vary. So the symptoms may appear as early as at 4 months of age but also later when Basset is 9 months old. Approximately Bassets go into heat every 6 months , so around 2 times a year. It can take up to two years for some dogs to develop regular cycles.
The whole heat cycle in Bassets lasts for approximately 3 weeks, the same as in the other breeds. During this period Basset female is not receptive to males although they will be hanging around her pretty much if you let them. The second stage Estrus is a dangerous one , it can last anywhere from days but usually lasts for 7 days.
Bleeding is either stopped or if there is any discharge, it is pale in color and in small quantity. The swelling of the vulva subsides but it remains soft enough to enable penetration. This is the period when Basset is ready to mate. According to the vets, the most fertile day is somewhere between th days of the cycle.
The third stage Diestrus can also last from days but usually lasts for 7 days, female is not receptive to males as she is slowly going out of the heat. She may have increased appetite or become a picky eater for a short time. Completely house-trained Basset that starts peeing in your bed? Highly likely while in heat! Some Bassets may become tired, not so willing to play while in heat. Others may see like on the edge, restless with excessive pacing and panting. Clubs Offering: Training Classes.
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Download this e-book to find out. AKC Privacy Policy. Founded in , the not-for-profit AKC is the recognized and trusted expert in breed, health, and training information for all dogs. At times, heat cycles can also be irregular. Most bitches follow the heat cycle pattern of their dams if they live together. But there are situations in which a young bitch might skip a heat period.
In fact, many females tend to have silent or irregular heats as well. How long does estrus last? Estrus is the stage when the dog can become pregnant. After about days, the bleeding will become more watery, or stop. It is at this time your female will, most likely, be at her most fertile.
This proestrus stage can last as long as 20 days in some dogs. So the end of bleeding can be a more useful indicator of peak fertility. Whether your dog has a small appetite or if she is hungrier than usual, feeding her nutritious food is key. From the beginning of the heat period she will be attractive to male dogs, but will usually not be receptive, or allow mating, until about days later.
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