Being in heat
On average, a bitch comes into heat twice a year, but this can fluctuate. While some dogs only get into this state once a year, others might be in heat as often as three times a year. Think of being in heat like teenage puberty: hormones galore and mood swings deluxe. The female proudly presents her new "scent" and magically attracts male dogs. Almost as if she had an invisible sign on her chest saying "I'm single!" The fertility cycle of a bitch lasts about six months. It consists of four phases, namely: