When Do Basenjis Go into Heat?

For the most part, estrus occurs within the months of September and October for Basenjis living in the Northern Hemisphere. Breeders have also noticed a second estrus sometimes occurs around March or April. In England many Basenjis have a second estrus (Burns, 1952).

How long does a Basenji stay in heat?

Having said that and given that your fur-baby does not have any reproductive issues, the estrous cycle typically lasts between 2 and 4 weeks. Here are the different stages of a dog's full estrous cycle: Proestrus. This is the stage where most pet parents say, “My dog is in heat!”.

How often do Basenji go into heat?

Most female dogs have two estrus phases per year, meaning they will come into heat twice a year (i.e. monoestrous). The Basenji breed defies all explanation as they have one cycle per year.