2006-08-01 13:44:49 · 8 answers · asked by opinion 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
This breed generally begin heats within 6- 12 mos of age.... could be that she had a first heat but it wasnt that much.... you can google "dachshund in heat" and that should bring up alot of articles about your specific breed ... save that page you might need it later too.
2006-08-01 13:49:05 · answer #1 · answered by D K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, dogs do NOT have 'periods', they must mustus, or in slang, heat cycles; it varies for breeds, sizes, her mothers first heat, and her own internal clock, she is only 8 months, dont be in a hurry for her; Lord knows she sure isnt! Dogs can take up to 2 yrs for a first heat cyle, thus setting the start key of a 'cyle', hats why its called a cycle. Cats go much quicker and that may be where you heard of an earier on set.
2006-08-01 20:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by tally m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is it possible she was spayed when you got her? You don't say how old she was when she came to you, so maybe that's it. Otherwise, I don't know.
But I hope you're not trying to breed her. There are so many unwanted puppies out there, it's really kind of selfish to continue to intentionally bring more puppies into the world because someone's decided they're more "desirable looking" than a mutt. Think about it!
2006-08-01 20:49:44 · answer #3 · answered by tagi_65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Small breeds have there first heat before there first birthday, and it only happens twice a year. Your may be to young still. If she has not had her first heat before she is a year in half she should be checked out by your vet.
2006-08-01 20:50:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet see if she's healthy. Get her spayed before you have more dogs running around. You don't seem to know much about dogs to begin with so more would probably not be a good idea.
2006-08-01 20:52:14 · answer #5 · answered by jojoladay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We breed basset hounds and I just wanted to let you know, from my experience you never want to let her come in contact (for breeding purposes) until at least her 2nd heat has come and gone. I personally would wait till she is at least 2 years old, and then start worrying about all that.
2006-08-01 21:09:50 · answer #6 · answered by mooneyhound 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can happen any time from 6 months on. They are just like humans they don't all start at the same time. If your concerned ask your vet.
2006-08-01 20:48:12 · answer #7 · answered by KEL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She doesn't want to ever have puppies.
2006-08-01 21:50:23 · answer #8 · answered by Cornsilk P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋