When does an English Foxhound go into heat? What are the special signs when it goes into heat? I believe that poop owners also want to know when their own dogs go into heat. The following editor will introduce to you the signs of English Foxhound going into heat.

Introduction to the signs of English Foxhound in heat:

Like other dogs, English Foxhounds only go into estrus twice a year, usually from March to May in spring and September to November in autumn. , characteristic symptoms will occur in the body and behavior.

Pre-estrus: It is the preparation stage for estrus, which lasts about 7-10 days. The reproductive system begins to prepare for ovulation. The egg is close to maturity, the reproductive tract epithelium begins to proliferate, glandular activity begins to intensify, secretions increase, the vulva is congested, the vulva is swollen, flushed, wet and lubricated, and mucus mixed with blood flows. Male English Foxhounds often come on scent, but female English Foxhounds are not allowed to mate.

Estrus: It is the period when the signs of estrus are most obvious and mating is accepted, lasting about 6-14 days. The outside continues to swell and soften, the mucus flowing out becomes lighter in color, and the bleeding reduces or stops. Female English Foxhound takes initiative or stops. The female English Foxhound takes the initiative to approach the male English Foxhound. When the male dog climbs over, she takes the initiative to step down on her waist, face the male Akita with her buttocks, tilt her tail to one side, and open and close her vulva to allow mating. 2-3 days after estrus, the female English Foxhound begins to ovulate, which is the best period for mating.

Late stage of estrus: The swelling of the vulva subsides and gradually returns to normal. The temperament becomes quiet. Do not become quiet and do not allow male dogs to approach. It usually lasts for two months and then enters the anestrus period. If you are pregnant, the period after estrus is the pregnancy period.

Blood determination method.

During the period when the female English Foxhound is in estrus, the female dog’s vagina can secrete blood. Counting from the first drop of blood seen in the female dog’s vagina in estrus, the first-time female English Foxhound is usually the 11th~ It is more appropriate to breed for the first time in 13 days. It is more appropriate for multiparous female dogs to be bred for the first time on the 9th to 11th day afterward. For every 2 years of age or 4 litters of parity, the first breeding time will be advanced by 1 day. In short, the best breeding period for most female dogs is 9 to 13 days after the female Akita Inu sheds blood from her vagina. However, there are also a few multiparous female English Foxhounds who go into estrus for 5 to 6 days after giving birth many times. The vagina will stop bleeding immediately, and you can get pregnant on the 6th to 8th day of mating.

Method for determining the vulva.

If the date of bleeding from the female English Foxhound’s vagina is not found in time during the female English Foxhound’s estrus, the best breeding period can be determined based on the color change of the female dog’s vaginal secretions and the degree of vulva swelling. The initial color of the vaginal secretions of female dogs is red. The best breeding period is 2 to 3 days after the color of the vaginal secretions changes from red to straw yellow. In addition, when the female English Foxhound is in estrus, the vulva will be obviously swollen and congested. When the vulva edema is significantly reduced and begins to soften, it is more suitable for breeding. Also availableOpen the female dog's vagina with your hands and observe. When the vaginal mucosa changes from dark red or red to light red or pink, it is more suitable for breeding.