my 1.5 yrs old female golden retriever get her period for 1 day when she was 10 monthes old, and now she's 1.5 yrs old and she didnt get her period and she won't let a male to touch her, is it possible she cant breed or get me a puppy????hope serious answers. thanks in advanced..
2006-12-12 08:53:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
If her reproductive system isn't working properly (and a lack of a "heat" -not "fever time"- is a very good indicator of something being wrong), then she needs to be spayed and not allowed to reproduce. And if you're unsure of the basics of dog breeding, you really shouldn't be TRYING to get your dog knocked up - breeding isn't as simple as putting 2 dogs together and selling off the puppies a couple months later - REAL, good breeders research genetics and lines and diseases, to ensure that they are producing the very best example of a breed that they can. It's not something that an amateur should be dabbling in.
2006-12-12 08:59:43 · answer #1 · answered by idatedashton_didyou 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Dogs don't get periods, they go into heat and it is different than periods.
Dogs can be bred during a certain time during their heat. Human females don't get pregnant during a period, they get pregnant in between periods.
Dogs can have cycles from 5-9 months. Your girl has not been cycling normally. First, for her breed she is too young, secondly you should not breed her because there are most likely genetic problems with her and that's why she's not cycling normally.
If you want to be a breeder someday then spend 2 years reading, studying, going to dog shows, finding a mentor, and learn everything about it. You obviously don't know much about it now, so please, have your dog spayed and enjoy her as a pet and know that she will not get ovarian cancer, breast cancer, die in childbirth or have uterine infections.
I always tell anyone interested in breeding.... are you willing to lose thousands of dollars on each litter, are you willing to let your dog die because of complications, are you ready for all the pups to die because there was something wrong with them or because you didn't have the thermostat just right or food just right? Are you willing to be home full time to care for newborn puppies around the clock 24/7?
Please, consider these things before you look to breed, and do not breed the girl you have now, spay her and enjoy her as a pet.
Trust me and the other breeder here, we've been through a lot of heartache because of how delicate puppies have been lost, hours of sleep lost, money lost. You need to have your heart into the breed, devote 100% of yourself to it and only do it to better the breed, not to just get puppies.
2006-12-12 17:08:47 · answer #2 · answered by dog's best friend 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG please don't tell me you are planning to breed her with the knowledge you currently have. First, she is much too young, second, it is called HEAT. You have no clue what you are talking about and if you breed this dog with the amount of research you have done then you can be clearly labelled a backyard breeder. Read Canine Reproduction if you are interested in going about this the right way. You also should not breed this dog if it is under a non breeding contract and if it is not under a non breeding contract then you did not get her from a quality breeder, making her a poor quality dog to breed. PEOPLE!!! BREEDING IS A LOT HARDER THAN JUST LETTING DOGS GO AT IT!!!!! Fix the damb dog!
2006-12-12 16:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by Sassyshiba 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible, same as with humans and all mammals, certain individuals cant breed. Seems like she has a hormonal disorder going on there. It would be best for you to consult with a certified veterinarian and have the doc run some tests. Remember: even though we love our dogs doesnt necesarily mean they are good breeding quality and should be bred. Read up more on responsible breeding. Best of luck!
2006-12-12 17:00:49 · answer #4 · answered by F C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is possible and actually just as common in dogs as it is in people. You will find that many people who are anorexic or serious athletes do not have normal menstrual cycles. Same is true with dogs.
I have a six year old female that has never had a heat, but she will run the legs off any rabbit.
2006-12-12 17:28:25 · answer #5 · answered by tom l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She just needs to be spayed. This is a serious answer.
2006-12-12 16:55:33 · answer #6 · answered by KJ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get her fixed, if you do not want her to have periods.
2006-12-12 17:03:02 · answer #7 · answered by VS 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just get her spayed. You will both be happier.
2006-12-12 16:58:47 · answer #8 · answered by st.lady (1 of GitEm's gang) 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋