Diapers Q&A - My dog (Jindo) is having her period? How often and how long do they usually last?

My dog (Jindo) is having her period? How often and how long do they usually last?

My Jindo is 6 months old and is having her first period. She walks around wearing a "dog diaper".

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JINDO NEEDS TO BE SPAYED
Too often and too long. Have her spayed.
they usualy last for a week but can last up to 2 1/2 weeks
Female dogs have a period of six to twelve days approximately twice a year when they are ready to mate. This is known as the season of heat. Puppies are born sixty-three days later. An average litter has three to six puppies.
Depends which breed all dogs are different,the so called normal cycle last around 3 weeks & comes twice a year but this can vary between breeds. Its less hassle if you get her spayed unless your going on to show her,no mess,no strange dogs peeing on your door step,no shelling out money on mate sprays & diaper and defo no horrible cancers & infections:)
Estrus cycles or "heat" usually last about three weeks, and occur about every 6 months. The signs of your dog being in heat are an engorged vulva, which may become darker in color, and a discharge which may be clear at first, but then have some blood mixed in. Usually, the middle week is the one in which she is most likely to accept a male and let him mount her. It's not a good idea to breed a female before they're two years old, or basically until or after the third estrus cycle. Estrus is actually the opposite of a "period" as it is the time when they can become pregnant. In a human, the period occurs between ovulations, so it's the least likely time for pregnancy to occur. The "dog diaper" can be effective in keeping the discharge off things, but be sure to change the pad frequently. I've found that regular sanitary napkins work as well as the ones sold in pet stores, and they're much cheaper. Just find the size that fits, assuming you have the belt type that holds a pad.
She isn't having a period.. She is in heat.. It will last approx 21 days.. Keep her away from male dogs.
She is in heat two times a year (Rare cases there have been some that have had three to four litters) as said before me, 21 days, you need to keep her away from all males. I left a post on your other question as well, I did not see this one first, DO NOT if you breed her allow her to do so, until she is Two years of age, the outcome is not good, use this time until she is at that age to work with her, getting her socialized with other animals may help with her territoral agression because she could turn on her pups and kill them or abandon them. I know that your neighbors are hoping for a pup from her, and if they try to pressure you and tell you oh puh leeeeze go ahead breed her now. The possible outcome is this: 1. She has them and they are stillborn. (I do not want a dead pup. and I am sure you would be heartbroken too.) 2. She has to have a C section because she is not fully grown and this does damage to her permanently. (This is your dog not theirs. 3. She dies due to carrying them and delivery. 4. She has them and kills or seriously disables them before you can stop her. (Unless you hirer a person to watch her 24/7 she can very well have those pups before you get to her. 5. She abandons them. This means bottle feeding on demand. (Tell neighbors to prepare for these Items. Feeding Bottles or Medicine droppers, extra nipples. These do not have holes in them, you have to do this and sterlizing. Puppy formula, the total I spent on formula and baby food, the chicken and turkey also, rice cereal and $471.56 these pups were so starved, they were found in a ditch. Do not allow them to take control of your dog, they are not going to pay her vet bill, as I learned with the litter of 11 pups I have, and well because of 4 people thinking they were going to run everything after Mama Cinny had them, right down to not listening to me say do not come over, they learned the hard way, they will not be getting a pup as they were placing these pups in danger for no more than WANT NOW. Here is a site to help you with other questions, and if you want please feel free to contact me on yahoo messenger or email me. http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1627&articleid=898 That site covers everything you need to know about getting ready to breed and also you need to talk with your vet about breeding her when the time comes to go over the pros and cons and it is possible that your dog may not be able to breed because of health reason. Just remember your dog and her health comes first and not your neighbors wants.
keep her away from male dogs! My new Jindo puppy!: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14355376@N05/1961024220