pup going into heat

sophie1234

my yorkie is now eight months and is showing no sign of going into heat is this a bit late or because she is a small breed is it normal? im worried shes late maturing? or is this all normal?

andreac

All dogs are different. She can come in anytime from about 6 months. My rottie pup has just come into heat last wednesday and shes nearly 8 months.

So no need to worry, she should come in anytime from now so just keep a good eye on her.

sophie1234

thanks just wanted to make sure! keeping a good eye out on her to make sure that whens she is in heat she wont be going anywere!! thanks:-)

toadfly

My Yorkie came into heat for the first time when she was 9/10 months old.

Ailishcrehan

I have been told on numberous occasions by my vet that getting a bitch neutered before her first heat can reduce the possibility of her contracting illnesses later in life.

sophie1234

Ailishcrehan wrote: »

I have been told on numberous occasions by my vet that getting a bitch neutered before her first heat can reduce the possibility of her contracting illnesses later in life.

im aware of that but im training and looking into showing her as some i know who used to show yorkies says mine is a very excellent example and very clever! so i was looking around shows and i dont want to neuter her untill ive made a choice of it showing her will be worth it!