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False heats, sometimes referred to as “split heats,” are phenomena that often confuse dog breeders as well as veterinarians. Females display outward signs of normal proestrus, then, before breeding times are reached, heat signs disappear. They show no signs of heat for several weeks, then begin normal proestrus followed by standing heat.

I have also heard the term “wolf heat,” used in reference to split heats. The explanation referring to wild canines suggests that female wolves exhibit a few days of proestrus bleeding to signal males that breeding time is approaching. The brief prostrus signs also tend to induce heat in other females, thus setting the stage for breeding male selection and general gathering of the pack for annual reproductive rites.

This Basset and his pal are taking time out for a little belly rubbing and relaxation.