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Cant tell when in heat
Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2003 7:11 pm
by bluegrass
Can anyone tell me how to tell when a dog cycles but doesn't show any signs?? I have a female about 19 months old and would like to breed her, but I haven't seen a single sign that she has been in heat yet?????? Thanks, Tony
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2003 12:00 am
by Emery
Keep her kenneled with the male that you intend to breed to. When she gets to the right point, she should stand for the male. I would believe that you would be able to tell when the heat cycle starts by the male's behavior. Other than that, if she doesn't show then I don't know what else to suggest. There is the possibility that she hasn't come into a heat cycle yet. This wouldn't be the norm, but wouldn't be unheard of either.
Good luck,
Emery
Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2003 11:01 am
by Beagleman973
Keep in mind that some bitches only come in once a year. She should have already had at least one, if not two or more cycles though. If you can't detect swelling etc, kenneling with or next to a male is a pretty good idea. Just keep a watchful eye, unless you're wanting that male to breed her.