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The first thing that you will notice is a swollen vulva and a bloody discharge. This is the beginning of the heat and the eggs will not be released yet. Male dogs will already be more drawn to her, but she may not show any interest until this phase ends in 6-10 days. In the second stage of heat your dog will be fertile.Her bleeding will change from pink to a sandy color, and she will be more welcoming to male attention. This stage will last approximately 6-10 days, but can last as long as 20 days in some dogs.ost mature female dogs will go into heat every 6 months, but it is common for them to skip a cycle. The heat cycle itself will last approximately 3 weeks. It is best to wait until after your dog is two years old before you breed them so their body can fully develop before they bare puppies.
Ready to Breed. The accepted guideline for breeders is that a dog should not be bred before her second heat season. In most breeds, this occurs between 1 and 2 years of age. Gestation takes 61 to 65 days from conception, so a typical midsize female dog could whelp her first litter around age 2.