When does a female Akita dog go into estrus? Generally, female dogs go into estrus twice a year. There will be special signs when they go into estrus. The following editor will give you some tips on caring for female Akita dogs during estrus.

Tips on caring for female Akita dogs during estrus:

Like other dogs, Akita dogs only go into estrus twice a year, usually from March to May in spring and September to November in autumn. When a female Akita dog is in estrus, her body and behavior will change. Characteristic signs occur. It mainly manifests itself in the following stages. Proestrus. 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.

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 Akita dogs often come after scent, but female Akita dogs 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 Akita takes the initiative or stops. The female Akita dog takes the initiative to approach the male Akita dog. When the male Akita dog climbs over, she takes the initiative to step down on her waist, face the male Akita dog 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 Akita 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 the male Akita was 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 female Akita Inu's estrus, the female Akita Inu's vagina can secrete blood. Counting from the first blood drop from the female Akita Inu's vulva in estrus, the primiparous female Akita Inu usually begins on the 11th to 13th day thereafter. It is more appropriate to breed for the first time. It is more appropriate for multiparous female Akita 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 Akita dogs is 9 to 13 days after bleeding from the female Akita's vagina. However, there are also a few multiparous female Akita dogs whose vaginas are in estrus for 5 to 6 days after giving birth many times. That is, the bleeding stops, and pregnancy can be achieved on the 6th to 8th day of insemination.

Method for determining the vulva.

If the female Akita dog’s vaginal bleeding date is not discovered in time during the estrus period, the date of bleeding can be determined according to theThe color change of the female Akita dog’s vaginal secretions and the degree of vulva swelling are used to determine the best breeding period. The initial color of the female Akita dog's vaginal secretions 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 Akita dog 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. You can also use your hands to open the female Akita dog's vagina and observe it. When the vaginal mucosa changes from dark red or red to light red or pink, it is more suitable for breeding.