2007-01-30 02:39:39 · 22 answers · asked by rosina 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
For a female, it would be bleeding and a swollen vulva (in heat). For a male, I am guessing it would be that the dog is trying to hump everything! (At about 5-6 months old)
2007-01-30 02:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by KathyS 7 · 5⤊ 5⤋
A dog is usually sexually mature at the age of 6 to 7 months.
2007-01-30 03:52:18 · answer #2 · answered by lovethosedogs 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first heat cycle for a female and the first indication of humping action for a male DOES NOT mean the dog is sexually mature. It means they are getting there, but are in no way ready to breed. Also it depends on the breed, I have a female shepherd in her fifth heat cycle and she is not ready to breed yet. Probably next cycle or the cycle after she will be ready which means she will be over 3 years old, almost 4. She was coming into season every 5 months, until this one which went 6. She seemed a little more responsive to my male, but wasn't quite ready, so you have to really know the dog and general things about the breed.
2007-01-30 03:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by alis_n_1derland 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
All of the answers you are getting relate to puberty, not maturity.
Small dogs reach sexual maturity at about 18 months for males, and 2 years old for females...Before that, they are just teenagers 'playing doctor'. and not really ready to reproduce, even though capable.
Large dogs will often not reach maturity until nearly 3 years old. My breed is one that is a late bloomer.
2007-01-30 03:54:14 · answer #4 · answered by Chetco 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sexual adulthood has no longer something to do with humping etc.He sounds like a delightful nicely adjusted junior as we call a domestic dog of this age yet while he's a Pittie which l presume is a pit bull l am l incorrect as have in no way heard the term you're fortunate to have this variety of Gentleman on your palms and while the time is right he will teach himself if that's what you want. some men do no longer even cock their leg at this age so don't concern he's not unusual or 'gay' or something like that for the period of basic terms a lay decrease back,mushy dogs and you're able to thank your fortunate stars you have one like this fairly than one that tries to mount each dogs he meets,humps your leg each and all the time and is aggressive to all canines. Boy l desire l develop into you. via the way canines mature at distinctive expenses so supply him time he will develop into sexually energetic while he's waiting and than pay attention.
2016-11-01 21:27:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are considered puppies until they are 18 months old. and even them in dog years they are only 7 !/2 years old.
If you are planning on breeding, you do not have enough knowledge to do this. Check the Pedigree and be sure that both dogs have quality traits and that their blood lines are pure. You don't want to be one of those ignorant Back Yard Breeders, do you?
I have seen some of the previous answers and most of them are just as ignorant as you are. A 4 week old puppy with mimick the activity of humping but he is far from breeding age.
2007-01-30 03:54:27 · answer #6 · answered by bluebonnetgranny 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If its a female she will go in heat, and have a regular period, just like a human, if its a male there really is no sign, theyll just start humpin ur leg, but they usaully reach maturity around 6 to 8 months
2007-01-30 04:22:26 · answer #7 · answered by hcgirl88 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Both males and females reach sexual maturity anywhere from 5 months to 18 months. Females will go into season aka heat. Males will respond to females in heat.
2007-01-30 03:37:35 · answer #8 · answered by W. 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
the female "parts" become swollen and a red liquid drips from it and the male has to be a year to fifteen months of age
2007-01-30 04:21:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In males the testies drop, and in females mesuse begins.
2007-01-30 03:52:37 · answer #10 · answered by Sanctuary 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋