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Barnyard Buddies:  When does a dog go into her first heat?  |
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
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Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
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 Posted - Mar 23 2007 : 4:34:57 PM
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We have a german shorthaired pointer puppy (8 mo.) that we are planning on breeding later on. When would she be going into heat for the first time? Anyone breed dogs and have some advice on how we should go about things?
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 23 2007 : 8:53:15 PM
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I had a basset hound go in heat for the first time at 6 months!! Yikes!! We weren't planning to breed her and waited for the heat to be over to have her spayed...I always get my female dogs spayed before 6 months now. Until that experience I didn't know how many male dogs could be in ONE neighborhood...haha.
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
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Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2007 : 05:02:04 AM
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Hmm....well we havent noticed any signs of her going into heat, but she still may be a bit young then. Thank you for your help.
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Tracey
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Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2007 : 05:06:44 AM
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She's not too young; most female dogs will cycle the first time prior to a year old. Six months is not uncommon.
Before breeding, you're going to want to make sure she's not passing on any degenerative issues. Most big dogs will have their hips, eyes, heart and elbows checked. Eyes can be done as young as your girl is, but hips they need to be at least two years old.
IMO, it's very important to do these things. It comes off as snobby to some, but there are so many backyard 'pet' breeders out there and far too many dogs in shelters as a result. You'll get more money for your pups if their parents are screened ahead of time, and you won't be labeled a backyard breeder. 
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serenity1652
True Blue Farmgirl
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Fawn
Elkins
WV
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2007 : 05:48:57 AM
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I have a hairless chinese crested and her first heat was when she was 15 months old. The vet said that it was completely normal and that we could breed her at her second heat. And the check that Tracy is talking about was done a routine vet visit for shots on my dog when we started talking about breeding to our vet. Good luck.
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vintagechica
True Blue Farmgirl
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Eren
Poolville
TX
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2007 : 07:07:43 AM
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Yes, thank you for all of your info. We got Scout from a very reputal breeder, she is registered with the AKC and I want to do this the "right" way. I have a call in to our vet as well so that he might be able to send me more info. I was not planning on breeding her until she was at least 2.5 or 3. I understand they make better mothers if you wait until they are a little older.
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
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grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2007 : 08:52:20 AM
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Hi Eren
Eight to Ten months in the norm for that size dog. Larger breed dogs can wait till they are even 18 months old. Just like people, some girls will come early while others are slower. Looking for the natural signs works best and I have talked with many breeders who say that they wait two cycles before breeding. You can then track them better and the dog is ready for motherhood. Good luck.
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quilt8305
True Blue Farmgirl
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Mary
Spokane
WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 24 2007 : 10:24:32 AM
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The American Kennel Club has a website and a lot of information on breeding dogs..........e.g. how old? what kind of clearances you need? a lot of helpful information. Check it out.
Mary
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
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Posted - Mar 24 2007 : 12:02:37 PM
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Oh She is beautiful. I grew up with black labs and just love them still..although I always have bassets..can't resist those sad faces I guess.
Jenny in Utah
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