{"id":9762,"date":"2022-03-29T18:41:09","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T18:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/?p=9762"},"modified":"2023-08-01T11:49:41","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T11:49:41","slug":"when-do-french-bulldogs-go-into-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/when-do-french-bulldogs-go-into-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"When Do French Bulldogs Go Into Heat? Find Out Here"},"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\/When-Do-French-Bulldogs-Go-Into-Heat-featured-image.webp\" alt=\"French bulldog looking\" class=\"wp-image-9769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/When-Do-French-Bulldogs-Go-Into-Heat-featured-image.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/When-Do-French-Bulldogs-Go-Into-Heat-featured-image-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/When-Do-French-Bulldogs-Go-Into-Heat-featured-image-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/When-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\">When Do French Bulldogs Go Into Heat? Find Out Here<\/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 1, 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=\"5453\">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>Owning a pet dog is like getting a package of good things with a few not-so-good things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The heat of the French Bulldogs is one of those uncomfortable things for both the dog and the owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This begs the question, when do French Bulldogs go into heat?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frenchies experience heat for the first somewhere between six and nine months of age.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The first few weeks are usually the most problematic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Later on, the dog\u2019s behavior soon returns to normal and the cycle becomes less problematic.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s all you need to know about the first Frenchie heat cycle.<\/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=\"#time-of-the-first-heat\">Time of The First Heat<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#stages-of-the-heat-cycle\">Stages of the Heat Cycle<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#should-frenchies-be-bred-in-their-first-heat\">Should Frenchies Be Bred in Their First Heat?<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"time-of-the-first-heat\">Time of The First Heat<\/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-laying-on-a-sofa.webp\" alt=\"French bulldog laying on a sofa\" class=\"wp-image-9772\" title=\"French bulldog laying on a sofa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/French-bulldog-laying-on-a-sofa.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/French-bulldog-laying-on-a-sofa-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/French-bulldog-laying-on-a-sofa-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/French-bulldog-laying-on-a-sofa-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>French Bulldog females experience their very first heat between six and nine months of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Somewhere in the middle of the cycle, the female is ready to mate and get pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own a Frenchie as a pet, you should keep her away from male dogs to avoid getting an accidental litter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019d also need to be a bit more patient with your Frenchie as she\u2019ll be anxious and unhappy in the first few weeks.<\/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=\"5454\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/how-often-do-french-bulldogs-go-into-heat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5455\">How Often Do French Bulldogs Go Into Heat? Cycle Guide &amp; Tips<\/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-often-do-french-bulldogs-go-into-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=\"5456\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stages-of-the-heat-cycle\">Stages of 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-bulldogs-laying-down-with-head-on-top-of-the-paw.webp\" alt=\"French bulldogs laying down with head on top of the paw\" class=\"wp-image-9767\" title=\"French bulldogs laying down with head on top of the paw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/French-bulldogs-laying-down-with-head-on-top-of-the-paw.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/French-bulldogs-laying-down-with-head-on-top-of-the-paw-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/French-bulldogs-laying-down-with-head-on-top-of-the-paw-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/French-bulldogs-laying-down-with-head-on-top-of-the-paw-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The heat cycle of female Frenchies consists of four stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proestrus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first stage and it could last up to 20 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Frenchie is not ready for mating at this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, she will have the habit of lowering her behind to protect it from male Frenchies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Estrus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The estrus stage is also known as the fertile stage, and it could last anywhere between 5 to 21 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The female is ready to mate in this stage, especially right in the middle of this stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She would not only welcome males but try to invite them through a process called&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eatingthewild.com\/flagging-dog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5457\">flagging<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diestrus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This stage is also known as the pregnancy stage and it lasts for roughly two months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this stage, your Frenchie will refuse mating with any male whether she got impregnated or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anestrus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the last stage in the cycle and would last anywhere between two to three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, the female would refuse any mating attempts from males.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cfd99929\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-47f7259e\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6a86f02f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6a86f02f\">\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=\"5458\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/how-long-do-french-bulldogs-stay-in-heat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5459\">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-14d0a47f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-14d0a47f\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 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=\"5460\"><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"should-frenchies-be-bred-in-their-first-heat\">Should Frenchies Be Bred in Their First Heat?<\/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\/two-French-bulldogs-smelling-each-other.webp\" alt=\"two French bulldogs smelling each other\" class=\"wp-image-9753\" title=\"two French bulldogs smelling each other\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/two-French-bulldogs-smelling-each-other.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/two-French-bulldogs-smelling-each-other-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/two-French-bulldogs-smelling-each-other-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/two-French-bulldogs-smelling-each-other-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of controversy surrounding this matter, but it\u2019s widely considered irresponsible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The heat could sometimes start as early as four or five months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Frenchie in this period is technically still a child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She wouldn\u2019t have reached her full size yet and the uterus wouldn\u2019t be in its full capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the playing and jumping would endanger the babies in her belly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s of course in addition to the already problematic birth issues associated with all&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rvc.ac.uk\/vetcompass\/news\/new-study-reveals-flat-faced-dogs-have-the-highest-risk-when-giving-birth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"5461\">flat-faced<\/a>&nbsp;dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of all of that, the Frenchie would be too young to address her responsibilities as a mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s no other caretaker to look after the puppies, they may not survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/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-bulldogs-sitting-looking-away.webp\" alt=\"French bulldogs sitting looking away\" class=\"wp-image-9768\" title=\"French bulldogs sitting looking away\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/French-bulldogs-sitting-looking-away.webp 780w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/French-bulldogs-sitting-looking-away-300x185.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/French-bulldogs-sitting-looking-away-768x473.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pawsinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/French-bulldogs-sitting-looking-away-705x434.webp 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Your Frenchie needs a lot of acceptance and care in her first heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should do your best to keep her away from other males even if you have the intention of breeding her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s quite risky and irresponsible to let her get pregnant in her first cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some experts even say that you should wait for the third one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s when body development is complete.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering when do french bulldogs go into heat? 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