What this calculator does
Dog heat cycle predictor works out estimated stage dates and next heat window from the last cycle's start date. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| First day of last heat | A calendar date. |
| Average cycle interval (days) | A number, measured in days. Starts at 183. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with average cycle interval
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while average cycle interval varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.
| Average cycle interval (days) | Next heat expected around | Proestrus (days 1-9) | Estrus, fertile window (days 10-21) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91.5 | 10 Aug 2026 | 11 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 | 20 May 2026 to 1 Jun 2026 |
| 137 | 25 Sep 2026 | 11 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 | 20 May 2026 to 1 Jun 2026 |
| 183 | 10 Nov 2026 | 11 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 | 20 May 2026 to 1 Jun 2026 |
| 275 | 10 Feb 2027 | 11 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 | 20 May 2026 to 1 Jun 2026 |
| 366 | 12 May 2027 | 11 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 | 20 May 2026 to 1 Jun 2026 |
| 549 | 11 Nov 2027 | 11 May 2026 to 20 May 2026 | 20 May 2026 to 1 Jun 2026 |