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02-05-2010, 08:29 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Bedford Massachusetts
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| Heat cycle Hey everyone I am a fairly new member I usually just look around and read and i have learned a lot of helpful info, a big thanks to everyone for all there excellent advice. Well what brings me to post today is my pretty momma LOLA went into heat a few days ago she is now 8 months old, and i was just wondering if anyone could help me out and just give me some insight on the whole process. I've been looking around and researching for a few days but from what I've seen there's really nothing like the insight everyone here can give me Thanks Ive tried to include a pic of her it was taken a couple weeks ago with my web cam so its kinda crappy ( yay it worked and it doesnt look half bad Last edited by colt45kush; 02-05-2010 at 08:30 AM. |
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02-05-2010, 06:26 PM | #3 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Bedford Massachusetts
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| Woah oh heck no, no breeding for her until shes about 2 or so maybe even older then that. Also a lot of testing and research to do before then I have no immediate plans I just want to breed her eventually to get another pup or 2 i already want another one and i just got her about 5 months ago. But i just wanna know about how long shes gonna bleed for and idk maybe just some stuff to watch out for. I did a lot of research so I know a few things but i just figured i post because usually 9 out of 10 times someone will post something that wasnt seen in a weeks worth of research, and ppl here are "experts" on yorkies not other breeds |
02-05-2010, 06:47 PM | #4 |
BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA
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| Hi shes a pretty girl but yes to young to breed. Why not have her spayed and just get abother Yorkie later on as a playmate. instead of risking your girls life. many things can go wrong. generally most females have their first heat cycle somewhere around 6 to 12 months of age. Sometimes females of the larger dog breeds may not have their first seasonal estrus cycle until they are 12 months of age or older. On average, the complete female heat cycle takes around 6 months which results in about 2 heat cycles each year. Time variation and lengths of heat cycles as well as intervals between cycles may occur when the female goes into heat but overall each individual female's pattern tends to be relatively close to the averages. Remember, overall this information is very general and not all female dogs will follow these patterns. Overall, the average female's dogs heat cycle lasts about 3 weeks. It can be estimated that the average times between heat periods is around six months. Some female dogs can come into estrus as early as every 4 months, while others may do so only once a year. Just like in human women, some dogs heat cycles may be shorter than average while other dogs may have longer ones (4 weeks or longer). If your female dog is in heat or about to be, there are many things you must know about the entire process. Keep these important points in mind, concerning your female dog, also called a bitch, and her heat cycle. First, assume your dog to be "in season" for at least 21 days which may vary due to your individual females heat cycle. Second, keep in mind that conception is most likely to happen during the middle third of her heat cycle - typically around 7 to 14 days after the heat starts. Third, you will need to confine your dog for the entire heat cycle - up to 21 days or more depending on your particular bitch, to make sure that accidental mating does not happen. |
09-28-2010, 06:16 PM | #5 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: boca raton
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| My little sabrina is almost 3 years old and she is now on her third heat cycle..... It has been almost 9 months since her last cycle. Weird? Should i be worried?? We haven't met anyone for my sweet baby so i think i should get her fixed as soon as possible.
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09-28-2010, 07:28 PM | #6 | |
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09-28-2010, 07:35 PM | #7 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: boca raton
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| Thanks!! THANKS SO MUCH FOR REPLYING SO QUICKLY... I LOVE HOW EVERYONE IS SO HELPFUL HERE IN YORKIETAL!!!!!!
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