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My dog is in heat, when should I breed her? She's bleeding pink.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 35 lbs

My female dog is in heat and I’m not sure in what stage of her heat to breed her. It’s been about 10 days since she started swelling. She’s still bleeding but it’s pink now. And her vulva is still very swelled. Do I have to wait until she’s through bleeding or go on ahead and breed her now?

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on May 8th, 2018

The ovulation in dogs usually happens between 8 and 12 day from the beginning of the season (so from the day you noticed that she is bleeding). At that time the discharge becomes light red or pink. If this is day 10 for Daisy, you should take her to the stud dog and see if she will be receptive. If not, repeat the visit in 2 days time.

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