German Shepard Breeding

Question
My Female German Shepard is a year. I am getting ready to breed her. What should I watch for to take her to get bred? How often will she come in heat? What is her gestation period?  
Thanks

Answer
Hi Heather, Hi, a dog's heat cycle breaks down into 3 segments basically.  The 1st 7-10 days, they tend to bleed heavier and will not accept a male, the 2nd 7-10 day segment their vulva will swell and they will be willing to accept a male.  The last segment also will last approx. 7-10 days and they will be going out of heat and not accept a male.   She will come in heat twice a year, and the gestation period is 63 days.  Hope this helps,

Dawn