>
>
>
How long does the average heat cycle last in medium to big dogs? My dog is a mixed breed between pitbull/boxer/beagle/rottweiler?
Updated On December 29th, 2019
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 7 days old | 34.6 lbs
Answered By Lotus Altholtz 215
Veterinarian, Board-Certified Lab Animal Medicine Specialist
This question includes photos that may contain sensitive content. Click to view.
View more to consider that the photos may include sensitive content.
On average, a heat cycle in a female dog will last 2-3 weeks (from the start of the vulva appearing swollen, to vaginal bleeding/discharge to the female no longer being attractive to male dogs at the end of the heat cycle) and generally occur every 6 months although it is not uncommon for large breed dogs to come into heat/estrus only once a year. Some female dogs can bleed for 2-3 weeks (much longer than human menstrual periods!). Hope this helps!
2Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Other Answers
Two Easy Ways to Start Earning Rewards!
Earn 2X Pals Rewards points at Petco
when you use Petco Pay!