When does the Borzoi go into estrus? Generally, female dogs go into estrus twice a year. There will be special signs when they are in estrus. The following editor will introduce to you the care experience of the Borzoi during estrus.

Tips on caring for Soviet Wolfhounds in estrus:

Like other dogs, the Borzoi only goes into estrus twice a year, usually from March to May in the spring and September to November in the autumn. The female Borzoi is in estrus. At this time, characteristic symptoms occur in the body and behavior. It mainly manifests itself in the following stages.

Pre-estrus.

It is the preparation stage for estrus, which takes 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 Wolfhounds often come to them on scent, but female Wolfhounds 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. The female dog takes the initiative to approach the male Wolfhound. When the male Wolfhound climbs over, she takes the initiative to step down on her waist, facing the male Wolfhound with her buttocks, tilting her tail to one side, and opening and closing her vaginal door to allow mating. 2-3 days after estrus, the female Borzoi begins to ovulate, which is the best period for mating.

Late stage of estrus.

The swelling of the vulva subsided and gradually returned to normal. Her temperament became quiet. She was not allowed to become quiet and male dogs were not allowed 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 estrus period of the female Wolfhound, the female dog’s vagina can secrete blood. Counting from the first drop of blood from the female’s vagina in estrus, the primiparous female Wolfhound usually It is more appropriate to breed for the first time on the 11th to 13th day thereafter. 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 bleeding from the female dog’s vagina. However, there are also a very small number of multiparous female dogs whose vaginas stop bleeding after 5 to 6 days of estrus. , you can get pregnant on the 6th to 8th day after breeding.

Method for determining the vulva.

If the date of bleeding from the female dog’s vagina is not detected in time during the female dog’s estrus period, 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 a female Soviet Wolfhound is in estrus, the vulva will be swollen and congested obviously.It is more appropriate to breed when it lightens and begins to soften. You can also use your hands to open the female dog's vagina and observe. When the vaginal mucosa changes from dark red or red to light red or pink, it is more suitable for breeding.