![]() ![]() If you’re planning on breeding your dog, your vet will be able to tell you when the dog is mature enough to be bred. Their eggs are not yet mature and the dog hasn’t reached full maturity. It is strongly advised not to breed young female dogs during their first and second cycle. Some giant breeds may not go into their first heat until they’re 18-24 months old. When does heat start?ĭogs can go into heat as young as four months in smaller breeds, but averages about six months old. ![]() She’ll also present herself to male dogs by raising her rump and holding her tail off to the side. Hormonal changes will cause pronounced differences in your dog that will indicate she’s in heat, including a swollen vulva, bleeding, more frequent urination and increased nervousness or alertness. This is the period of time when she’s receptive to mating. From about six months old to through the rest of her life, a female dog will experience estrus, or heat, roughly every six months.
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