Ephesians. n. 1. (Bible) (functioning as singular) a book of the New Testament (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians), containing an exposition of the divine plan for the world and the consummation of this in Christ.(ÉªËfi ÊÉnz). n. (used with a sing.Â·pheÂ·sian. n. 1. A native or inhabitant of ancient Ephesus. 2. Ephesians (used with a sing. verb) See Table at Bible. adj. Of or relating to ancient Ephesus or its people, language, or culture. [From Latin. , inhabitants of Ephesus, from Greek.
In this stage, the female dog starts ovulating and will also allow male dogs to come near her. This stage lasts for about five to nine days. This stage is also known as standing heat as the female will let the male dog come near her. Your dog might appear more distracted, nervous or more alert than usual.
Female dogs have their first estrus cycle -- known as coming on heat or being in season -- at around 6 to 7 months, though it can be as early as 4 months or as late as 2 years in some breeds and individuals. From then on, most bitches come on heat twice a year. During estrus, female dogs have a blood-stained discharge. Pro-Estrus Bleeding The first stage of estrus is pro-estrus, lasting 4 to 15 days, and a hormone called estrogen is produced causing changes in the bitches' wombs and vaginas in preparation for mating.