Yes, we are planning on breeding her. Thanks. No lectures on spaying please. She is a beautiful, super smart, show quality Sheltie with people that already have given us their numbers for pups!
2007-06-19 20:53:10 · 12 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Shelties have two heats a year, 6 months apart (so possibly as early as late this summer). Make sure you have her screened for all the typical Sheltie genetic disorders. This is serious business. Von Willebrand's disease is just one of the disorders and it could prove fatal to her if she has it and complications with the pregnancy arise. Also, you will need her and the sire tested for all the diseases because you don't want to pass on any defects. It is good to hear that you already have owners for the puppies lined up. Look for a show dog or herding trial breeder to find a sire as they can help you choose a good compliment for her to improve the line.
2007-06-19 21:08:52 · answer #1 · answered by Maverick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is on average,, every six months or so.. although because you do wait till after she is two,, you will be able to see her pattern and make approperate plans..when breeding time comes along..
If she is show quality.. talk with her breeder!! they should be able to mentor you in their dogs,, and their normal patterns.. no lectures on breeding but,, because you question is of a real newbie nature.. I will give you some insight.. as far as potential homes..
If people are intrested in your puppies.. I let you in on a little secret.. unless they are willing to give you a DEPOSIT... they are just intrested... not potential buyers.. often these homes, that contact you change their minds,, find another litter sooner.. When someone wants a puppy they often want it now.. or when the time comes along,, change their mind..
When I plan a litter,, I have aussies,, and several of the health concerns are the same in shelties,, and home requirements the same..
Now I have PROVEN show quality dogs,, tiltled in both conformation and performance..ALL health clearances,, hips eyes, elbows, cardiac thyroid.. and only use a male that has all the same.. along with being one of the top ranked males in the country..
About 2-3 months before the litter I post information on it.. Unless I get at least 20-30 homes intrested, and interviewed.. I do not breed the litter.. After the litter is bred,, I do take deposits.. that 20-30 homes generally drops to only a few real serious homes,, then when the litter is born,, wrong color sex, and such.. several deposits are returned,, people change their mind,, or find another puppy.. and the end result is by the 8 weeks age,, I generally do have one or two puppies still avalible even in a small litter of 5-8 puppies..
the point of this is,, out of every 20 homes that contact me.. AND prove suitable matches for my breed,,, ONE may actually buy a dog,, when the time comes..there are numerous other homes,, that are just fishing,, do not fill out my questionaire,, or never reply when they are asking how much,, and such.. or want me to "give them a call" sound familar?
So be VERY carefull when you plan your litter,,, baised on intrest.. from people..
2007-06-20 00:37:46 · answer #2 · answered by Amanda B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
6 months is the rule of thumb however it varies between femals and after the first heat it might be sooner, it might be later. Female relatives like her mom, littermates might give you a clue as well. So assume 6 months and be prepared and watch for signs for her to come into season earlier than that.
Since you have a show quality pup I'm sure you know all this but just in case: Please, wait for her to mature no matter how much people ask about puppies and promise they'd adopt one. No responsible, ethical person would breed a female (Yahoo puts **** is I use the "B" word, huh) under two years of age and without having her hips x-rayed and OFA rated and her eyes cleared by CERF annually.
I hope you will show her and considering agility. Shelties rule!
Good Luck!
2007-06-19 21:15:00 · answer #3 · answered by alex_chamberlain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Probably in September (6 month after the first) but this can suffer some variations , some breeds ( sight hounds like Saluki, have 7,8 month between each heat. Also it is her second heat, so it can vary a little...I suggest you keep your eyes opened around September.
I also suggest you wait at least until the 3rd heat to breed her(or 4th,5th depending also on the breed.Some breeds can take a Little longer to mature sexually ) .
And it is also a good idea to test the females dogs thyroid hormones every year. It can avoid problems and guarantee that everything is gonna happen as you expect.
2007-06-19 21:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by le_dhe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What people say and what they actually do are two completely different things. I truly believe that if you spent any time at a shelter you would think twice about contributing to the hell thousands of dogs (of all breeds) go through everyday. Also, having puppies is a very stressful ordeal for any mother and if you truly love her you should consider her best interests. She is extremely young and has not even had the opportunity to enjoy her own life. Maybe if you sat and thought about it, you would realize this is for your own pleasure and not necessarily what she would want. Also, you can never be certain these pups will find a loving and committed home for the rest of their lives. The best of people run into situations that would cause your creation to be locked in a cage, all alone and have you to thank for such a great life. Please reconsider. If you were truly a friend and loved your dog you would direct your attention toward helping and not hurting. (which is what truly happens with every litter born)
2007-06-19 21:47:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Rule of thumb is six months, but it all depends on the dog. Also some dogs are very regular and some dogs less so. How old was she when she went into heat the first time? This can be an indication of the time span between heats. My dog had her first heat when she was 11 months old and came into heat, regular as clock work, every 11 months.
2007-06-20 00:15:35 · answer #6 · answered by Voelven 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The textbook heat interval is 6 months but it can be anywhere between 5 months and a full year. Use the time to join a breed club and find a experienced mentor - this is CRITICAL to the point of being possibly lifesaving.
2007-06-19 23:08:17 · answer #7 · answered by ragapple 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, it could be any number of factors and all are best addressed by your vet. unless you have a CH bit** and sire with all of the proper OFA certifications, you ought not be breeding them anyway and certainly not on back to back heats. ADD: Never mind. I see by your other questions that you are a backyard breeder anyway, which means you don't care about her health so you won't take her to the vet to diagnose any sort of abnormality. Just keep making more crap. That's what you guys do, right??
2016-05-20 05:21:44 · answer #8 · answered by ophelia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Female dogs generally come into heat every 6 months. So using fingers and toes, I estimate that she will be in season in September.
2007-06-19 20:57:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be rattled by someone's answer who evidently isn't a "dog person" & should choose another catagory to answer questions. It's approximately every 6 months.
2007-06-20 02:08:00 · answer #10 · answered by rat racer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋