Reproductive Cycle of a Bitch
(This cycle may vary due to many factors, but is a reasonable approximation)

Day
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External Signs
Appetite increases
Vulva swells



Discharge bright red at first,turning to pink and finally very light cream colour






Bitch begins to show interest in males.

Acceptance period during which bitch will mate







Male interested but bitch hostile

Internal Signs
Reproductive organs become congested




 Hundreds of follicles develop, but only a few reach the surface of the ovaries to be released at ovulation










Ovulation begins

Ovulation period

Ovulation ceases
Fertilized ova move down Fallopian tubes