What is the breeding cycle for a dog?

Answer by  Ilsieh83 (248)

Every 6 months a bitch comes into heat cycle. This entire period last 21 days, but this can vary with some dogs. In this period, the actual breeding time is by most dogs only 2 or 3 days in this 3 week period. The symptoms are for example bleeding from the vagina.

Answer by  darthjdavis (284)

Depending on the breed, it can be anywhere from one months to one year. Labs go into season every month, basenjis only once a year.

Answer by  katharine (3981)

Female dogs usually go into heat twice a year, every 6 months. It is during this time that a female can get pregnant.

Answer by  hallik (10)

The first stage of the reproductive cycle is proestrus, Estrus is the next stage, and Diestrus is the period following mating.