When do basenjis go into heat

Basenjis, however, typically come into season only once per year, usually in the late summer or early fall. Pregnancy lasts for approximately nine weeks, and most Basenji pups are born between October and December. Basenji litters are usually not very large, typically averaging between five and seven puppies each. Fun Fact: The Tibetan Mastiff and the New Guinea Singing Dog have breeding cycles similar to the Basenji and also typically produce only one litter per year in the early winter months.

Quality Basenji breeders are always striving to improve the breed by working to correct issues with temperament, eliminating genetic diseases, and only breeding dogs who strictly adhere to breed standards.

Most reputable breeders are active in the show circuit in some way, and their main objective in breeding is to produce show-quality dogs to supplement or replace their stock. The best pups from a litter are often kept or sold to other breeders. They choose to wait until they are in need of show or breeding animals or until homes for all possible puppies are already secured. With small litter sizes, infrequent breedings, and show- and breeder — quality dogs in high demand, many times only two or three puppies are left to be sold as pets from each litter.

This is often a sign of a puppy mill disguised as a breeder, and you should look elsewhere for a puppy. A quick Google search for Labrador Retriever breeders in, for example, Texas yields an astounding 14 pages not listings, but pages of listings of results. On the other hand, when you search for Basenji breeders in Texas, the first page of results only lists two authentic breeding kennels, the Basenji Club of America which does have a small list of approved breeders organized by state , and the usual assortment of online puppy sales pages like Puppy Purebred and PuppyFind.

The choices for a reputable breeder are indeed slim and vastly different from what you would expect with the more common breeds. Are Basenjis terrible pets? Absolutely not. Also know that you may need to travel, perhaps even out of state, to the closest breeder.

Here are some more tips to help. Q: How long does the bleeding in a dog in heat last? A: Proestrus and estrus, the heat phases during which a dog has bloody discharge, can last between 1 and 3 weeks.

Q: How do you care for a dog in heat? A: The most important thing to remember when a female dog is in heat is that if she is around an unfixed male dog, she can get pregnant. To prevent pregnancy, keep her in a secure enclosure with her own food bowl, water bowl and bedding, apart from other dogs.

Use doggie diapers to keep messes to a minimum, and unless she initiates interactions with you, give her space. Q: Can a dog be in heat and not bleed? A: Typically, female dogs will have a swollen vulva and bloody vaginal discharge when they are in heat.

Sometimes, these signs are not apparent even when a dog is in heat. When this happens, it is said that the dog had a silent heat cycle. A: When a dog is in heat, the uterus is big, bloody and fragile due to hormones. This makes the surgery more difficult, dangerous and expensive.

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When symptoms are severe, surgery may be needed to realign the kneecap to keep it from popping out of place. There are three types of seizures in dogs: reactive, secondary, and primary. Secondary seizures are the result of a brain tumor, stroke, or trauma. If no other cause can be found, the disease is called primary, or idiopathic epilepsy. This problem is often an inherited condition, with Basenjis commonly afflicted.

If your friend is prone to seizures, they will usually begin between six months and three years of age. An initial diagnostic workup may help find the cause. Lifelong medication is usually necessary to help keep seizures under control, with periodic blood testing required to monitor side effects and effectiveness. Note the length of the seizure, and call us or an emergency hospital. Umbilical hernias, originating from the belly button, range in size. An umbilical hernia is a hole or defect in the body wall in the area of the umbilicus, or bellybutton.

Usually it is seen as a soft bulging in the center of the belly, with abdominal fat and sometimes intestines protruding through the hole. Considered the most common type of hernia in dogs, it is usually inherited, and your African Barkless Dog is at greater than normal risk for this problem.

In most cases, the bulging abdominal contents can be easily pushed back into place with gentle massage, but occasionally the intestines can become stuck in the hernia and require immediate veterinary attention. Signs can include dry skin and coat, hair loss, susceptibility to other skin diseases, weight gain, fearfulness, aggression, or other behavioral changes. Treatment is usually simple: replacement hormones given in the form of a pill.

The pancreas has two major functions: regulating blood sugar and helping digest food. The enzymes that digest food are made by the exocrine part of the pancreas. Basenjis are at an increased risk of having too few digestive enzymes exocrine pancreatic insufficiency. This causes inadequate digestion and absorption of nutrients, weight loss, foul smelling greasy diarrhea and a dry and flaky coat because of his inability to absorb dietary fats.

Lifetime dietary supplementation with digestive enzymes is an effective therapy. Unfortunately, Basenjis can inherit or develop a number of different eye conditions, some of which may cause blindness if not treated right away, and most of which can be extremely painful! We will evaluate his eyes at every examination to look for any signs of concern. Progressive Retinal Atrophy PRA is an inherited disease in which the eyes are genetically programmed to go blind. Unfortunately, Basenjis are a bit more likely than other dogs to have this condition.

PRA is not painful, but also not curable. In dogs with the bad gene, early symptoms such as night blindness or dilated pupils generally begin around three to five years of age.

A genetic test is available for this condition. The cornea is the clear outer layer at the front of the eye. Corneal dystrophy is an inherited condition in Basenjis that causes small white crystal deposits to form in one of the layers of the cornea.

There is no known effective medical treatment to remove the deposits. In England many Basenjis have a second estrus Burns, How long does estrus last? Estrus is the stage when the dog can become pregnant.

Signs a Female Is in Heat Mood change - Some females show a change in mood shortly before their season commences, and they may even act a bit touchy. Think of it as the doggie equivalent of PMS. Swollen nipples - Sometimes, but not always, the nipples and breasts will swell slightly. The basenji can be an aloof dog; very affectionate with his family , but not outgoing to strangers.

They originally hunted in packs and are usually good with other dogs if socialized while young. Why are Basenjis rare? Basenjis are rather uncommon due to several contributing factors. A female only comes into heat once per year and the resulting litter, if she is bred, is usually already spoken for.

There are also few Basenji breeders and many do not breed every year. Basenjis can be untrusting of strangers and aloof even around family members; however, they might also choose one member of the family to form a strong bond with. Basenjis need as much exercise as any other hunting dog, don't be fooled into thinking they're lap dogs or couch potatoes. This can last anywhere from four to 13 days. Most female dogs will stand still and hold their tail to the side when a male dog tries to get up close and personal.

Heat usually lasts between weeks. Early in the cycle, a female dog may not be receptive to male dogs, although some are receptive through the entire cycle. How long does a heat cycle or estrus last?

Heat cycles vary, but average two to three weeks for most dogs. The heat cycle begins with the first signs of vulvar swelling or vaginal discharge.