Chihuahua dogs that have reached 6 months of age begin difficult period. Puberty reached its peak, although in the whole organism is not yet ready for bearing offspring. In this article we’ll try to figure out when a chihuahua estrus begins, how dogs behave at this time, what is the duration of sexual activity in these miniature dogs.
When does the first estrus of a chihuahua appear?
Definitely say when the first estrus begins at the Chihuahua, impossible to say, since the body of each dog is individual. However, approximately expect estrus (or estrus, what is called estrus) otherwise) it follows after the pet is “knocked” for six months. And more often In all, Chihuahua babies have “interesting” days starting at the age of 8-9 months. Although in rare cases, maturation can occur in 4 months of age. However, mating with males a young chihuahua not ready yet. For successful gestation puppies age Dogs must be more than 1.5 years old and weigh more than 2 kg.
How often is a chihuahua in heat?
Chihuahua usually has estrus twice a year with a break of 6-7 months. However, sometimes a bitch flows every 4 or 8 months, and that’s not considered a pathology. In addition, very young animals often an unstable cycle occurs, which only by a year and a half returns to normal (i.e. when about 6-7 pass between estruses months).
How long does a chihuahua estrus last?
The period of estrus in dogs is divided into 4 phases. Consider each of them:
- Phase 1 – Proestrus. Its duration is about 6-9 days, that is how many days the blood goes from the edematous loop chihuahua. The body of the pet is not ready for ovulation;
- Phase 2 – Estrus. This ovulation period lasts about 7-14 days. Allocations brighten, their color becomes pale pink or even transparent, yellowish. It is during estrus chihuahua ready for a date with a dog;
- Phase 3 – Metestrus. It lasts from 1 to 3 weeks. Allocations gradually disappear, and the dog stops showing interest in males. The body of a chihuahua is preparing either to bear babies (if fertilization was successful), or calms down before the next estrus;
- Phase 4 – Anestrus. This rest period when the dog indifferent to males, lasts about 6-7 months with a chihuahua.
Therefore, the most dangerous period (if the owner does not want mating a dog) starts about a week after starting estrus.
How does a dog behave during estrus?
How many days a chihuahua has in heat, we found out. What about to understand that your favorite pet is ready for mating? Consider the most eloquent signs of canine estrus:
- The dog is getting excited. Even the most phlegmatic the pet will behave uneasily, whimper;
- Chihuahua’s coat will look worse and dull than the rest time. Shedding is possible;
- A girl can begin to mark territory, even if she is accustomed to the tray. Moreover, her urine will have a rather unpleasant and sharp smell;
- The animal may be aggressive. Especially in relation to female dogs;
- Bloody discharge appears from a chihuahua loop. Sometimes You can see the blood on a diaper, which is laid in a tray. If the dog is very clean, the owner may not notice the blood;
- If the pet is ready to meet the dog, she will behave like this: crouching on the floor, if only touching her stomach or lower back. A lean female ready for mating will be hard to pull away from an individual of the opposite sex.
How to behave the owner, if his pet has estrus?
The tips below will help you avoid some problems. which may appear if in the house a female chihuahua experiencing estrus:
- To determine when a chihuahua’s estrus begins, you should look into a special calendar or notepad in which marked days of previous estrus. Since dogs are in heat, the phenomenon is not monthly, then remember when the next “X” time comes, will be problematic. It’s reasonable to add duration to the notebook chihuahua estrus (i.e. the time from the beginning of discharge to its complete disappearances);
- Bitch during estrus should not be walked without a leash (or without harnesses). And from long promenades, trips, visits to exhibitions generally it is better to refuse;
- Not all dogs are able to monitor their secretions. To the animal did not stain the furniture, it makes sense to purchase special dog diapers that absorb bloody discharge. Carpets in the room can be minimized for a while, and upholstered furniture with a film (oilcloth, cloth);
- If the dog’s behavior is beyond reason (unnecessary anxiety, attempts to escape to a neighboring dog, etc.), after interviewing a veterinarian can give a chihuahua a mild sedative on herbs;
- If in doubt that the dog is in heat during estrus (for example, when the blood is released for too long; if the pet refuses food; if there is no discharge at all, etc.), it’s worth seek help from a veterinarian;
- Chihuahua during estrus is better not to bathe in ponds and other open water so that the animal does not catch the infection. For the same the reason should not be allowed to fall out in dust or sand;
- Behave with a flowing dog should be delicate. Scolding heavily a pet for a puddle made on the floor is pointless: a Chihuahua does nasty spite. However, the animal is better from bad deeds to distract (you can try to stop whining by playing with a pet; places where there was urine can be wiped with special means like “Antigadin”; aggression should be stopped by talking to animal gentle and calm voice);
- If there is no desire to breed puppies, a Chihuahua is better to sterilize. Such an operation will exclude the possibility of becoming pregnant. Constant attempts to protect his pet from meeting with males during estrus will not bring her health. Hormonal disorders – less that threatens a dog that is medically or without the use of drugs is constantly kept from mating.
