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My dog is in heat. How do I know when she's ready for breeding?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | English Cocker Spaniel | Female | spayed | 5 years and 4 months old

Naughty is 5years old English crooked spaniel female. He menstrual cycle was excepted on 1 March but I have observed big n several blood drops . I think she is in her menstrual cycle. How do I know when she is ready for metting with male crooker. How to know which is her day today that is on 9th April. Kindly guide me

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 9th, 2019

This is difficult to say but, on average, most dogs ovulate and are receptive around day 11 of the heat cycle. The discharge from the vulva is usually less bloody and the female will be actively looking for a male.

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