Reply With QuoteDogs heat cycles last a fairly long time and are only able to be empregnanted dueing a certain time of that heat, chances are she is either not ready yet, or the more likely, you missed the chance and she is coming out of it. The heats is relatively long at 5-7 days, while the estrus may last 4-13 days. With a diestrus of 7-10 days, a typical cycle lasts about 3 weeks. They bleed during this time, which will usually last from 7-13 days, depending on the size and maturity of the dog.
If your not sure of this information maybe it would be a good idea to not breed your dog. Breeding is a huge reasponsiblity and shouldn't be done just because your dog is cute or something on those lines. Your vet should be involved ever step of the way, or someone who has owned and reputably bred your breed of dog for a very long time. I'm not saying your not reputable, but the idea that you were not aware of this raises a bit of a red flag.
How long have you been breeding dogs? Akitas? How old is your bitch? Why are you breeding her? What titles is she carrying? And is she certified for elbows hips and other Akita pron desiases? These are just a few of the serious questions that not only should others be asking, but you should be asking yourself as well. Good luck and I hope everything goes well and that you are doing this for all the right reasons.
Heather
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