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Oestrus Behaviour - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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== Bitch ==
== Bitch ==
* Long period of proestrus where the bitch is attractive, but will not allow mating.
* Long period of '''proestrus''' where the bitch is attractive, but will not allow mating.
** Characterized by:
** Characterized by:
*** Vulval swelling
*** Vulval swelling
*** Presence of serosanguinous discharge
*** Presence of serosanguinous discharge
* Followed by standing oestrus:
** Standing to be mated
** Deviation of the tail
** Discharge becomes paler in colour
** Reduction in vulval oedema
== Queen ==
== Queen ==