Hi everyone,
I had one of my bitches (large breed) mated on day 13 and 15 of her season.She had dried up,and was absolutely ready,but now 3 days on,it's almost as if she has gone into season again.Has anyone had this before?This didn't happen with my other girl,so just wondering if it's normal.Could it be a sign she hasn't caught?All advice welcome.

I wouldn't say it's a sign that she hasn't caught.  Speaking from experience of my own dogs, I've had bitches bleed for a good week after mating, and had normal litters.

Thankyou for that.

i have had that too, sometimes the mating can cause a little bleeding for another few days, most of mine have normally stopped bleeding within 5-6 days of the mating, though one bled last year until day 28 and still had a healthy litter of 7.

I've had one bleed from 1st day of season, till the day she whelped, she had 7 healthy pups.

Blimey, see there is always exceptions to the rules

Some of our girls just dont read the books do they :)

Thanks for your replies,8 days on from first mating and there's no blood now,just a mucus discharge so I'm happier now.This forum is great!

Any signs that she has taken yet?  I mated a bitch last week on days 18 & 20 after ovulation blood tests.  She was still showing colour on both days of mating and I, like you am worried she may not have taken.  She has previously had a litter and he is also proven.  It does now appear to have slowed right down - so fingers crossed all will be ok.

My girls ften continue to bleed throughout a season even up to 4 weeks from start, whether mated or not.  Hasn't affected them conceiving.

1 of my girls was mated day day 12 and 14 she was still bleeding alot at the time and carried on bleeding for 3weeks ,she had a litter of 11 :) x

Yes she has definately taken and is losing her figure,bless her I know how she feels!!We've had morning sickness a few days last week and she's been off her food too,and her nipples are pronounced and pink.We're having her scanned on Friday.