How do you know if your dog is in HEAT?

frankie · 04-13-2010, 11:07 AM

If it's a stupid question, don't blame me.. I'm asking for my sister-in-law.

Renee · 08-04-2010, 01:19 AM

This site explains it pretty well: Reproduction, The Heat Cycle, Signs of Heat

Crowley · 08-04-2010, 10:21 AM

That is a great article. I haven't ever heard the term "Dam" though. Is that another way to say female dog or something? I am also new to this type of thing.

Renee · 08-05-2010, 01:48 AM

Dam is another word for mother dog while Sire can be used for the father. Dogbreedinfo is a great site to wander around.

Barbosa · 08-09-2010, 06:39 PM

I have Boys... they are always in some sort of heat even after neutering.

DogsBestFriend · 08-10-2010, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Barbosa

I have Boys... they are always in some sort of heat even after neutering.

Humping doesn't mean they are in heat. It's a behavior thing.

TulipRox · 01-20-2011, 02:49 PM

Male dogs don't go into heat. Males are called dogs, and if they are a father they are called sires, hence they sire the litter. Females are called b****** and if they are a mother they are called a dam.

Now with that out of the way, to the question. Female dogs go into heat about every six months, but dogs vary. My Yorkie had her first heat at 11 months and now goes into heat every six months (her next heat is due in February). You will know she is in heat because her vulva will feel and appear very swollen. You may notice some clear, white, to off-white discharge for the first 3-4 days of her estrogen cycle. After that she will get blood instead of the discharge. On the 9th to 14th day of being in heat she is ready to breed.

Lolas' Momma · 07-10-2011, 09:30 PM

Does anyone know how old a yorkie should be before she is bred?

littleyorkierescue · 09-15-2011, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lolas' Momma

Does anyone know how old a yorkie should be before she is bred?

Why do you want to Breed her?

04-13-2010, 11:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
frankie Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 28	How do you know if your dog is in HEAT? If it's a stupid question, don't blame me.. I'm asking for my sister-in-law.

08-04-2010, 01:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Renee Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 11	This site explains it pretty well: Reproduction, The Heat Cycle, Signs of Heat

08-04-2010, 10:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Crowley Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 10	That is a great article. I haven't ever heard the term "Dam" though. Is that another way to say female dog or something? I am also new to this type of thing.

08-05-2010, 01:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
Renee Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 11	Dam is another word for mother dog while Sire can be used for the father. Dogbreedinfo is a great site to wander around.

08-09-2010, 06:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Barbosa Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 50	I have Boys... they are always in some sort of heat even after neutering.

01-20-2011, 02:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
TulipRox Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1	Male dogs don't go into heat. Males are called dogs, and if they are a father they are called sires, hence they sire the litter. Females are called b****** and if they are a mother they are called a dam. Now with that out of the way, to the question. Female dogs go into heat about every six months, but dogs vary. My Yorkie had her first heat at 11 months and now goes into heat every six months (her next heat is due in February). You will know she is in heat because her vulva will feel and appear very swollen. You may notice some clear, white, to off-white discharge for the first 3-4 days of her estrogen cycle. After that she will get blood instead of the discharge. On the 9th to 14th day of being in heat she is ready to breed.

07-10-2011, 09:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lolas' Momma Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vineland NJ Posts: 3	Does anyone know how old a yorkie should be before she is bred?

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