I would like to know at what time does a lab female gets maturity,and does it makes the house dirty ,is it a nuisciance, and till how many days does it have the bleeding .Does she gets once in every month or once in a year is the maturity period.
How should we take care of my pet when she gets the maturity, and how does my pet will be, she will be active or any changes after that.I heard that when the pet gets bleeding that is at the time of maturity we can put one pad for it and put one panty so that it does dirty my place,is that true.
Can you also give me any tips how to teach my dog to sit, wave hello, no biting ,come, stay , shake hand etc.
Waiting for your favourable answers .
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2006-07-23 02:50:17 · 5 answers · asked by lavanya k 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
About every six months, a female Lab will come into "heat". She will drip some blood (not nearly as much as a human) and you can buy pads at the pet store for her to wear to catch it. Better yet, get her spayed and it won't happen at all. And she also won't get any cancer of the uterus or ovaries and much less risk of breast tumors.
Labs get their full height at about a year old, but they are not mature and settled down until about two years.
Take her to an obedience class and/or read some great books on training. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on www.Amazon.com
What All Good Dogs Should Know – Volhard http://www.volhard.com/
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.
http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com/
2006-07-23 15:17:00 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some time around 6 months of age up to one year of age your female dog will go into heat. It will last three weeks and yes she will make a mess and bleed. She will come into heat again about once every six months or so for most of the rest of her life.
Every heat she has increases her risk of mamary cancer and pyometras (urterine infections)
If you are not going to breed her have her spayed and you will never have any problems and she will have a much lower risk of cancer.
If you are going to breed her be sure you get lots more information about the genetic testing you need to have done and the hip xrays and other things.
2006-07-23 02:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do for you dog is to get her spayed as this will nearly 100% eliminate the dog from getting cancer. And yu will not need to wory about all those things you asked about
2006-07-23 02:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find all the info you need at www.canismajor.com/dog
2006-07-23 02:58:39 · answer #4 · answered by Blossom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
breeding
sorry for the length. you can buy a diaper at the vet or a local pet store i have a small dog her's cost 20$. all you do is put a womans pad in it and change it. it bleeds for 3 weeks. it varies on how often my dog every 6 months. when it is time to breed her start counting from when she starts her cycle. I go by the 11-13th day is the best for breeding some books say that and others will say 10-15 day
Breeding a dog should not be undertaken without a thorough understanding of what is involved.
I recommend getting as many of the following books as possible either by purchasing them or borrowing them from the library or friends. Some excellent books are available to read prior to deciding to breed a dog. These include the following:
The Techniques of Breeding Better Dogs by Dr. Dieter Fleig
Breeding a Litter - The Complete Book of Prenatal and Postnatal Care by Beth J. Finder Harris
The Whelping and Rearing of Puppies by Muriel Lee
Book of the ***** by JM Evans and Kay White
How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With by Rutherford and Neil
PAWS to Consider by Sarah Wilson and Brian Kilcommons
The Dog's Mind - Understanding Your Dog's Behavior by Bruce Fogle DVM, MRCVS.
Age at breeding
Dogs should not be used for breeding until after two years of age to allow time to see how they mature both physically and mentally.
The female dog should be allowed to attain her adult size before breeding. If bred early, she will put her energy into feeding the unborn/newborn puppies instead of into finishing her growth.
Genetic problems such as seizures and poor temperament may not be apparent until the animal is 2-3 years of age. Animals with such problems should not be bred.
Health evaluations
Breeding animals should be determined to be healthy, and as can be determined, free from genetic or hereditary disease. Many dog owners make the decision to breed their dog with little thought given to the number of genetic traits that can now be tested for. By breeding dogs that are free of these conditions, future owners can avoid much heartache.
Hips cannot be OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals, Inc.) certified until after 24 months of age. Medium and large breeds should be checked for hip dysplasia prior to breeding. Small and toy breeds should be checked for femoral head necrosis (Legg-Perthes Disease). Elbow clearances can be received by OFA at the same time. Plan ahead: allow 4-6 weeks from the time the x-rays are taken to the time the results are received.
Eyes should receive a CERF (Canine Eye Registration Foundation) exam by a veterinary ophthalmologist yearly at least through the years the animals are used for breeding, and preferably continued through life to verify the health of the eyes. This exam checks for cataracts, progressive degenerative retinas, distichiasis, entropion, ectropion, and other eye abnormalities.
Heart clearances from a veterinary cardiologist should be obtained. This test should include a resting and after-exercise exam. This should be done yearly on breeding animals.
Both the male and the female should have a negative Brucellosis test before breeding. This is necessary even if artificial insemination is performed, as the male may still pass it to the female. The female is unable to pass it to the male if artificial insemination is done, but she could pass it to the puppies. If natural breeding is done, the male should be checked before breeding each female.
Check with your veterinarian for certain other diseases that should be screened for before breeding. These include but are not limited to hypothyroidism, Von Willebrand's disease, copper storage disease, deafness, luxating patellas, hernias, or cryptorchidism.
Certain other conditions such as allergies, chronic skin conditions, chronic ear problems, etc., should make you hesitate and think hard about breeding. These traits may be passed on to the puppies and the unsuspecting new owners.
When the female is coming close to cycling (coming into season), make an appointment for a physical exam, vaccinations, stool check for internal parasites, and heartworm check. She should be at her ideal weight at this point. Those female dogs being too heavy or too thin may have an increased difficulty conceiving, carrying the litter, and whelping.
When to breed
Several ways are available to determine when to breed the female. When an experienced male is available, the easiest is to breed every other day as long as both are receptive to breeding. If artificial insemination is to be done, vaginal smears are used to determine when ovulation is going to occur. Progesterone assays are also available to help determine time of breeding. Remember, though, the ***** is on her own schedule for breeding; it may be a holiday, you may be sick, or there may be a blizzard on the days she should be bred. The same goes for when she is whelping.
The decision to breed
Again, remember the decision to breed dogs should not be taken lightly. Properly caring for breeding animals; care of the ***** during pregnancy, whelping, and after delivery; care of the puppies, and finding good homes for the puppies is a time-consuming and very expensive endeavor. Ask any top quality breeder, and they will tell you it takes a lot of dedication, money, and knowledge to do it right.
For more information on vaginal smears, see Auburn University-Veterinary Medicine-Vaginal Cytology.
go to this site for the training
http://perfectpaws.com/
oh yeah the one above me mentioned mammory cancer. this is a higher risk if your dog is prone to false pregnancies. a false pregnancy is like your dog is preg will go through the exact same things but no puppies
2006-07-23 07:42:48 · answer #5 · answered by halfpint 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋