Can dog go into heat sooner than every 6 months?

Question

I have a 13 month cockapoo/bichon female dog. I'm pretty sure that she has been in heat twice already but I think that she's going into heat about every 4-5 months. Is this possible? Thanks

Answer 1

Yes,

Female dogs become sexually mature (have their first heat) between 5 and 12 months of age. Small breed dogs tend to have their first heat around 5-6 months, while some giant breed dogs will not start to cycle until they are 18-24 months of age.

Although most dogs are sexually mature by one year of age, dogs should not be used for breeding until they are at least 2 years of age.

Answer 2

The heat, or estrus, cycle in a b*tch lasts about 3 weeks. There will be a discharge, which may be clear, or bloody, or what has been described as murky, depending upon the dog and the point in the cycle. Her vulva will become engorged, and may appear darker in color. The middle week is the most likely time for her to be receptive to males and become pregnant, although it can happen at other points in the cycle. It sounds like your three weeks is just underway. By all means keep her confined and away from male dogs. You can find a number of home veterinary handbooks, which will explain it in more detail. Once she is over this cycle, spaying is highly recommended. You won't have to deal with it again, and it will prevent an unexpected litter of puppies.

Answer 3

Yes it is posssible.
Each dog will be different and each dogs cycle will be different.
My friends Doberman only had a heat about every nine months.
So 4-5 months is very possible.

Answer 4

It is possible, some dogs will go into heat more often than others. Please get your dog spayed, going through heat is horrible...and you don't need to breed her....there are way too many dogs that are homeless already.

Answer 5

Yes, it is possible. Every female is different.

Answer 6

She needs to be spayed.