{"id":9499,"date":"2022-03-21T18:32:27","date_gmt":"2022-03-21T18:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/?p=9499"},"modified":"2023-08-22T10:33:59","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T10:33:59","slug":"how-often-do-french-bulldogs-go-into-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/how-often-do-french-bulldogs-go-into-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often Do French Bulldogs Go Into Heat? Cycle Guide &#038; Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14101bc2\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-Often-Do-French-Bulldogs-Go-Into-Heat-featured-image.webp\" alt=\"female French bulldog looking\" class=\"wp-image-9506\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-Often-Do-French-Bulldogs-Go-Into-Heat-featured-image.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-Often-Do-French-Bulldogs-Go-Into-Heat-featured-image-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-Often-Do-French-Bulldogs-Go-Into-Heat-featured-image-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/How-Often-Do-French-Bulldogs-Go-Into-Heat-featured-image-705x397.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading post_title_h1\" id=\"sc-post-title\">How Often Do French Bulldogs Go Into Heat? Cycle Guide &#038; Tips<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"post_info\"><strong><a   class=\"post-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/author\/alex\/\">Alex Vicente<\/a><\/strong> \u2022 Updated on August 22, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"disclaimers\">\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\ue822\" data-av_iconfont=\"entypo-fontello\"><\/span> This review contains affiliate links. Read more <a href=\"\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5358\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"av-icon-char\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-av_icon=\"\uf0fa\" data-av_iconfont=\"fontello\"><\/span> Not a substitute for professional veterinary help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>French Bulldogs could be a bit bothersome when they go into heat, during which they undergo a few physical and mental changes that could be difficult to deal with if you don\u2019t know what to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This begs the question, how often do French Bulldogs go into heat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>French Bulldogs go into heat two times a year.&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>The heat cycle lasts around five months.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sometimes, the heat cycles are shorter than usual, which results in three cycles a year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>But that\u2019s very rare. The first 40 days are usually the most bothersome.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll break down the cycle to let you know when certain actions need to be taken.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li ><a href=\"#heat-cycle-breakdown\">Heat Cycle Breakdown<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#what-should-you-do-during-the-heat-cycle\">What Should You Do During the Heat Cycle<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#final-words\">Final Words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"heat-cycle-breakdown\">Heat Cycle Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-sitting-.webp\" alt=\"French bulldog sitting\" class=\"wp-image-9343\" title=\"French bulldog sitting\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-sitting-.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-sitting--300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-sitting--768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-sitting--705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are four main stages in the heat cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 1 \u2013 Proestrus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first 20 days of the cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll notice some swelling in the genital organs and a bloody discharge.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bf01ede9\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-8deeea5f\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d9845efa\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d9845efa\">\n\n<p class=\"p_nomargin_bottom\"><strong>You may also want to read:<br><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/best-dog-food-for-german-shepherds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5359\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/how-long-do-french-bulldogs-stay-in-heat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5360\">How Long Do French Bulldogs Stay in Heat? Cycle, Tips &amp; Signs<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-32f0d868\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-32f0d868\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-75 has-custom-font-size is-style-fill btn_read_more has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/how-long-do-french-bulldogs-stay-in-heat\/\" style=\"border-radius:5px;background-color:#eaa802;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5361\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 2 \u2013 Estrus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This stage lasts between 5 to 21 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to breed your Frenchie, you should keep her away from males during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because she would be welcoming males and actively seeking them, especially in the middle days when the heat is at its maximum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will still be some bloody discharge, but it will be thinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 3 \u2013 Diestrus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This stage lasts for two months and it\u2019s probably when the dog\u2019s heat behavior starts to go away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if the Frenchie got pregnant or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She will completely refuse other males in this stage, and the bleeding will stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stage 4 \u2013 Anestrus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are the two or three months before starting another cycle. Just like stage three, your dog would be completely normal here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-should-you-do-during-the-heat-cycle\">What Should You Do During the Heat Cycle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-with-a-dipper-1.webp\" alt=\"French bulldog with a dipper\" class=\"wp-image-9511\" title=\"French bulldog with a dipper\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-with-a-dipper-1.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-with-a-dipper-1-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-with-a-dipper-1-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-with-a-dipper-1-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few things you can do to make the first bothersome weeks a bit more tolerable for both you and your Frenchie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in Diapers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nobody wants blood stains all over their house. They smell bad, they\u2019re difficult to clean, and they\u2019re not healthy, especially around kids. That\u2019s why you\u2019d need\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B073NYN74F?tag=pawsinsider-20&#038;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"16961\" data-lasso-name=\"Paw Inspired Ultra Protection Disposable Diapers\">diapers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to change your Frenchie\u2019s diapers around three times daily for the first 40 days or until you notice no more blood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to not skip this as it\u2019s healthier for your family and other pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Increase the Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dog will be constantly losing blood on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means a loss of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your pup\u2019s age, condition, and health, you should consult with a vet on how much you should increase her food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Her at Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This step is important especially if you don\u2019t want accidental litter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your Frenchie at home and make sure there\u2019s no way your pup could escape through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She may escape the house to seek other males and may get lost in the process, or come back pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You wouldn\u2019t like both scenarios.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, you would only do that in the second stage when she wants to mate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other stages are fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-words\">Final Words<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-sleeping-under-a-blanket.webp\" alt=\"French bulldog sleeping under a blanket\" class=\"wp-image-9509\" title=\"French bulldog sleeping under a blanket\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-sleeping-under-a-blanket.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-sleeping-under-a-blanket-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-sleeping-under-a-blanket-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/french-bulldog-sleeping-under-a-blanket-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All living creatures are vulnerable at some points, and man\u2019s best friend is no exception.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Frenchies need a lot of love and care when they go through their heat cycle, especially in the first month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep them clean and well-fed through those initial days, and they\u2019ll love you more than themselves for the rest of the year.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering how often do french bulldogs go into heat? 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