Symptoms of Irish Soft-coated Terrier female dogs in estrus

Symptoms of female dogs in estrus: behavioral changes, increased excitability, increased activity, restlessness, loud barking, bright eyes; swelling and flushing of the vulva, accompanied by discharge Bloody red mucus; decreased appetite, frequent urination, raised tail and arched back, likes to be close to male dogs, and often climbs over other dogs, etc.

Bitches in Irish Soft-Coated Terrier will bleed when in estrus

Bitches in estrus will bleed from their vagina for 2-3 weeks. The initial color is thicker and the amount of bleeding increases. On the eighth day, the labia will become swollen and the amount of bleeding will decrease. The best mating period is the ovulation period (the eighth day to the twelfth day of estrus) when eggs are released from the ovary to the fallopian tube, which lasts about five days. The easiest time to get pregnant is around the tenth day from the onset of estrus. Once the ovulation period is over, the male dog should not be allowed close to the female dog (on the twelfth day of estrus).

Estrus time of Irish Soft-coated Terrier female dogs

Estrus lasts approximately 5-12 days, with an average of 9 days, and a few can last up to 21 days. If pregnancy is not achieved, the interval will be certain. After the period, the second estrus begins. The time between two estruses is often affected by factors such as the female dog’s age, physique, and feeding. Usually the period from the first estrus to the next estrus is called the estrus cycle.

Proestrus

lasts for about 7-9 days. The female dog shows excitement and restlessness, increased genital secretions, congested vulva and swollen vagina, flushing and moist, with blood and mucus flowing out. , at this time the female dog is willing to approach the male dog, but is unwilling to accept mating.

Estrus

Approximately 7-9 days after estrus, the female dog’s vagina becomes swollen and soft, the vaginal mucosa turns gray-white, the blood in the outflowing mucus decreases or disappears, and the color becomes lighter. Light yellow in color. The female dog will take the initiative to approach the male dog. If it touches the male dog's arm, the female dog will raise its tail. When the male dog climbs over, the female dog will actively lower its waist. The legs are spread apart and the tail is tilted to accept mating.

Late estrus

Regardless of whether the female dog has accepted mating, vaginal secretions decrease, the external reproductive organs gradually return to normal, and she refuses to mate.