First Heat

[GermanShepherds]

Just want to go ahead and ask so I'll know.
When will Sidnie go into her first heat, shes 8 months.
I will ask my dad later since he knows but hes not around right now and ive been thinking about this for awhile, so if someone could tell me now, that would be great!
Thanks

[sheplovr]

Shepherds, nobody knows when the first heat comes, I had Gillion come in at exactly six months of age, was shocked, some wait till a year old, or older, some at the age your dog is now. Just keep an eye on sweeling of the vulva it swells 3 times its size, then look for a drip, then count day one of first speck of blood, count to ten days some breed then so watch, I breed late into cycles for more uniform litters, nice pigment, etc. Going out is the danger part to be grabbed in a heath beat by a mutt and its over.
Keep checking her if she is licking down there more than average, check it out. If she appears to be swelling and u will notice in due time, then start to keep a sharp eye. If u plan to breed, get hips done at two by OFA certified, if u want to breed earlies get prelims done now, if they do not OFA for $25.00 to going to be good hips then spay her. If they appear good, then find a super stud to cover any faults she may have and all ******* have them. It is up to the stud to make it better. If u do not understand ask me.

[GermanShepherds]

oh ok! Thanks. Was just wondering...we have a daily schedule, heat schedule, breeding schedule, depends when new things arise. Were done, hopefully, last litter took everything out of us lol Well me anyway. Its hectic, breeding, nothing to take light, so many things can go wrong. We got so attached to all our litters, we wanted only the best homes for them and turned down lots of people. Just ask us how we got stuck with 3 GS pups

I want to show Sid, thats why she isnt spayed. Breeding, maybe down the road -but nothing this early definatly, just enjoying her being a dog. When my brother bought her, he bought her and had some intentions of breeding but wasnt sure, as you all know from my past thread..shes mine now.

[barnjess]

So you have had litters before and dont know when a bitch comes into heat?

[Blaze]

Originally Posted by GermanShepherds

Just want to go ahead and ask so I'll know.
When will Sidnie go into her first heat, shes 8 months.

Generally it's between 6-12 months, but with some dogs (usually bigger breeds) it doesn't happen until over a year. So you should expect it sometime soon hopefully!

[BabyElephant]

Originally Posted by barnjess

So you have had litters before and dont know when a bitch comes into heat?

If I'm reading correctly GermanShepherd's parents have bred dogs before - that's why they are going to ask their dad about it later .

[GermanShepherds]

Yes BarnJess my parents breed German Shepherds, I dont pay to much attention to it, only when the puppies come

[GermanShepherds]

Originally Posted by Lilly's_owner

Generally it's between 6-12 months, but with some dogs (usually bigger breeds) it doesn't happen until over a year. So you should expect it sometime soon hopefully!

Thanks! I have a feeling its going to be soon.

[rottiegirl]

What does your breeder think of your Husky? How has she been doing in matches?

[GermanShepherds]

Originally Posted by rottiegirl

What does your breeder think of your Husky? How has she been doing in matches?

You havent read all of my thread