Dog Heat Cycle & Estrus Pregnancy Window Calculator
A female dog's estrus heat cycle lasts approximately 21 days (3 weeks) divided into Proestrus (bleeding), Estrus (fertility window), Diestrus, and Anestrus.
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Last heat start Jan 1, 2026 for a Medium Breed (6 month interval): Next Expected Heat = July 1, 2026. Peak Fertile Window for Jan 1 Heat = Jan 10, 2026 to Jan 15, 2026.
📖 About Dog Heat Cycle & Estrus Pregnancy Window Calculator
A female dog's estrus heat cycle lasts approximately 21 days (3 weeks) divided into Proestrus (bleeding), Estrus (fertility window), Diestrus, and Anestrus.
To use the Dog Heat Cycle & Estrus Pregnancy Window Calculator, enter your Start Date of Last Heat (YYYY-MM-DD), Breed Size Category. The calculator instantly computes Next Expected Heat Cycle Start, Peak Fertile Window (Days 9 - 14 of heat) and more. Results update in real time as you change any input — no submit button needed.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter your Start Date of Last Heat (YYYY-MM-DD) (e.g. 2026-01-01) and Breed Size Category — choose from Small / Toy Breed (Heat cycle every 4 - 5 months), Medium / Large Breed (Standard heat cycle every 6 months), Giant Breed (Heat cycle every 12 - 18 months). Results update instantly as you type — adjust any value to compare scenarios.
The Formula
Next Heat Date = Last Heat Start Date + Cycle Interval Months (4.5 mos for Small, 6 mos for Medium/Large, 12 mos for Giant)
Peak Fertile Window = Day 9 to Day 14 after heat onset
Worked Example
Last heat start Jan 1, 2026 for a Medium Breed (6 month interval):
Next Expected Heat = July 1,
2026.
Peak Fertile Window for Jan 1 Heat = Jan 10, 2026 to Jan 15,
2026.
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