Quazaa Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I have a 14 month old cairn who is yet to have her first heat. The dog showed interest in her at 6 months and 12 months but there was 100% deff no signs of a heat on her (no swelling or blood and she refused to stand) i was NOT trying to mate her at these times but i had no reason to serpate them as she was not on heat. When should i expect a first heat by and being my foundation bitch when should i be concerned that one hasnt come and either look to a vet or look to replacing her ?? im worried that if shes going to have irregular heats or really none at all that if she ever has a heat she amy well be infertile. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 maybe get the vets to do blood tests to determine hormone levels ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quazaa Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 will hormone levels for heats etc show up on a general blood test to help show if she will ever have a heat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aziah Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I have a 14 month old cairn who is yet to have her first heat. The dog showed interest in her at 6 months and 12 months but there was 100% deff no signs of a heat on her (no swelling or blood and she refused to stand) i was NOT trying to mate her at these times but i had no reason to serpate them as she was not on heat. When should i expect a first heat by and being my foundation bitch when should i be concerned that one hasnt come and either look to a vet or look to replacing her ?? im worried that if shes going to have irregular heats or really none at all that if she ever has a heat she amy well be infertile. Thanks Next time this happens (probably around 18 months of age) take her to the vet for a progesterone test as she may be having silent seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 as she was not on heat. 'Silent heats' are a distinct possibility Maybe talk with your bitch's breeder- they should know their lines,and what happens with them re: seasons - and can perhaps explain a bit more to you? They may also advise you of which vet may best help you - there are specialist reproduction vets ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quazaa Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 thanks for the ideas i spoke to my vet via email and he said if shes not had a heat by 2 years olf age they can bring ona heat but shed be less fertile ...ill derff look into getting her levels checked around 18 months if the dog shows interest again and still no signs of heat.. the breeder has said in the past that the line is slow maturing etc but ive never had a bitch not have her first heat at this age thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordogs Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I have 1 that didn't have her first heat until she was 16 months -- after that she had heats that were regularly 4 months apart, she has had 3 litters of puppies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quazaa Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 coo9l thanks thats a good think to know hopefully my girl will have a heat soonish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 best of luck with it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbyne Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I had a bitch whose first season was at 18 months then cycled every 6months with no issues guess like humans they do it at different times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quazaa Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 after these emails is quite possible shes coming on heat..she was trying to mate my dog last night LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) well, NOW is when you go and get blood tests done ... she was trying to mate my dog last night LOL and so now you are ready for a litter? Edited October 19, 2011 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quazaa Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 well, NOW is when you go and get blood tests done ... she was trying to mate my dog last night LOL and so now you are ready for a litter? she hasnt done it again since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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