Hi am now in the wonderful transition from puppyhood to young adult Border collie.
Keeva is 8 months and was wondering how old generally are BC females when they have their first heat?
I will spay her but with all female dogs that I have had and trained I like them to go into heat first.
I know not all will agree. My vet is on board.
Begining stock training later this month in NC.
Was wondering if I should be thinking about that first heat?
Thanks for any input.
Female Border Collie's First Heat
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frisbeegirl
, Apr 19 2012 09:35 AM
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frisbeegirl
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 09:35 AM
Robin
Keeva (BC 1 year)Somebody left the gate open........Whoo Hoo!
Momma is buying me sheep!
Kate (Choc Lab 14 years) I wish that black & white dog would stop chewing up my bed.
Keeva (BC 1 year)Somebody left the gate open........Whoo Hoo!
Momma is buying me sheep!
Kate (Choc Lab 14 years) I wish that black & white dog would stop chewing up my bed.
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Jim Kling
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 09:59 AM
My impression is that it varies a lot by individual. Bonny went into heat at around 8 or 9 months.
Jim
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Tommy Coyote
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 10:00 AM
My dog was 12 months.
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zenotri
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 04:37 PM
One of my pups is in now at 11months, the other, her littermate, doesn't even look close.
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Posted 19 April 2012 - 05:29 PM
Thank You !
Robin
Keeva (BC 1 year)Somebody left the gate open........Whoo Hoo!
Momma is buying me sheep!
Kate (Choc Lab 14 years) I wish that black & white dog would stop chewing up my bed.
Keeva (BC 1 year)Somebody left the gate open........Whoo Hoo!
Momma is buying me sheep!
Kate (Choc Lab 14 years) I wish that black & white dog would stop chewing up my bed.
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Posted 22 April 2012 - 01:20 PM
Anywhere from 6 months to 1.5 - 2 years.
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