Thanks for clarifying that but I did state, "Yes, on average a heat cycle will last 21 days. In more details: A bitch will usually come into heat between 6-12 months. Then after, they will usually come into heat every five to nine months. The heat cycle is specific for each individual dog. By observing and documenting your dogs heat cycles you'll be able to better predict this."
I Hope that I didn't cause any confusion; however, what you stated is new to me, as I have not ever heard of a dog going into heat for the very first time at 17 months plus. I'm not saying that it's not possible, I've just never experienced it, not even with the much larger breeds that I've had in the past. I worked as a vet assistant for some time and have not witnessed this there either. Though, I have heard of dogs coming into estrus much later than 12 months, 17 plus months is shocking to me. I know that many times a heat can go unnoticed. This si what we'd call an invisible heat. The owners may not be aware of a heat cycle or how to recognize all of the signs. They may have just missed it, but wow 17 plus months, that's new to me. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
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