How long does a Chihuahuas season last?
Last about 9 days but this can vary. But she will not allow a dog to mate her.
How often does a Chihuahua go through a heat cycle?
Like people, every Chihuahua is different. However, most Chihuahuas experience a heat cycle every six months or every nine months. Most heat cycles in dogs last about a month – 21 to 28 days to be exact. Chihuahuas have been reported to have had their first heat cycle as young as six months old, and as late as one and a half years old.
How do I know when my female Chihuahua is in heat?
After your Chihuahua completes her full heat cycle, her brain may tell her body that she is pregnant, even though she’s not. This is more common if you have other dogs in your home…even if the other dogs are spayed or neutered. Symptoms of false pregnancy can include:
When is the best time to breed a Chihuahua?
Chihuahuas should never be bred on their first heat. They are too young and giving birth may lead to complications. They should be bred instead for the first time during their second or third heat and before turning three years old.
Why does my dog have a heat cycle?
If the surgeon misses some of the ovarian tissue during the surgery, this can result in the remaining ovarian tissue still producing estrogen. If this happens, it will continue to trigger your dog’s usual heat cycles.
What to do when my Chihuahua is in heat?
Female Chihuahuas can be a bit more cranky during their heat cycle, so use caution when handling them. Use a doggie diaper or wrap your Chihuahua’s bottom up in a blanket to prevent her from bleeding everywhere. Don’t make the assumption that your Chihuahua is no longer fertile just because she’s no longer bleeding.
When do Chihuahuas have their first heat?
Most likely, however, the first heat will occur any time between the age of six and eight months on average. There are always exceptions, and a Chihuahua going into heat at five months or at one year old is not unheard of.
What is the age Chihuahuas stop going into heat?
There are always exceptions, and a Chihuahua going into heat at five months or at one year old , is not unheard of. However, being a small breed makes Chihuahuas go into heat much earlier when compared to much larger dog breeds.
How long does a female Chihuahua stay in heat?
While most owners assume there is only one, there are actual a total of 4 different stages, all of which are unique in their own way. Generally, female Chihuahuas will go into heat (lasting approximately 3 weeks) about once or twice a year.
