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When should I expect an Australian Shepherd female to come into her first estrous cycle and should she be bred at the time of that first heat?
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The first step in deciding when to breed a dog is to determine that the puppies will be wanted and will have good homes. A commitment to find good homes for all the new lives you will be creating must be made before even considering breeding any dogs.
Females are able to conceive ("go into heat") only approximately every six to eight months. They usually have their first estrous ("season") at around six months, but some don't for as long as 14 months. As a rule of thumb, if she has not had an estrous cycle by the time she is 14 months old, you should have her examined by a veterinarian.
Most responsible breeders do not breed the bitch in the first estrous cycle, although it is possible for them to become pregnant during that first season. Until a dog is around two, many genetic problems do not manifest, like hip dysplasia, for example. You would need to have the proper testing done on the dogs to be mated to assure that you are not going to end up with a litter of puppies with potentially serious genetic disorders or conditions.
The decision to breed should be made with great care and only after you have learned much more about breeding, whelping, and caring for pregnant bitches and newborn puppies.
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What is the Difference between estrous and estrus?
The estrous cycle is the cycle of a non-pregnant female mammal that goes through a luteal phase and a follicular phase. Estrus is the period in which an animal will stand to be bred, and is part of the follicular phase of the estrous cycle. An easy way to remember it is that estrous is an adjective and estrus is a noun. Thus, estrous refers to the entire cycle, whereas estrus just refers to the phase in which the animal can get pregnant. Usage: The female chimpanzee can get pregnant because she is in estrus. The female chimpanzee can get pregnant in this phase of her estrous cycle.
What is the difference between estrus and estrous cycle?
The estrous cycle is the cycle of a non-pregnant female mammal that goes through a luteal phase and a follicular phase. Estrus is the period in which an animal will stand to be bred, and is part of the follicular phase of the estrous cycle. An easy way to remember it is that estrous is an adjective and estrus is a noun. Thus, estrous refers to the entire cycle, whereas estrus just refers to the phase in which the animal can get pregnant. Usage: The female chimpanzee can get pregnant because she is in estrus. The female chimpanzee can get pregnant in this phase of her estrous cycle.
What age can you start breeding an Australian shepherd?
When they become sexually mature but a female should always miss her first.
What is the cycle in which female will mate only at certain times?
Estrous cycle
How big should a 6 month old female Australian shepherd be We recently purchased an Australian shepherd she will be 6 months on Aug 4 2009 she weighs 13lbs and still looks like a puppy?
I got my female Australian Shepherd when she was 3 months old and she weighed 11 lbs. then. She will be 6 months on August 7 and weighs 24 lbs. now. My vet said that she was a good weight. She is solid muscle and very active. Could it be that yours is a miniature Aussie?
How big do Australian shepherd get?
The average height for a male Aussie is 20 to 23 inches, and 18 to 21 inches for a female Aussie Dog.
What is your shepherd in Hebrew?
Your shepherd (talking to a male about a male shepherd) = ro'eh shelkha (רועה שלך) Your shepherd (talking to a male about a female shepherd) = ro'ah shelkha (רועה שלך) Your shepherd (talking to a female about a male shepherd) = ro'eh shelakh (רועה שלך) Your shepherd (talking to a female about a female shepherd) = ro'ah shelakh (רועה שלך)
Can your 11 year old Australian Shepherd have puppies?
A female should only breed up to the age of seven, a male can breed throughout his life.
What is a male shepherd called?
A male shepherd is a shepherd - A female can be refereed to as a Shepardess
Can your Aussie have puppies with a German shepherd?
Pretty much any dog breeds can mate if they are male and female. But I recommend next time you post, instead of saying "get it going on" say mate.So yes.
When is the best time to breed your Australian Shepherd?
You should NOT breed from your Australian Shepherd until it has had at least three seasons/heat cycles. Many breeders agree that the absolute best age to breed from a female is three years old, however, this is not necessary. You can breed responsibly from a Dog once it has had three seasons.
WHAT IS A SHEPHERD FEMALE CALLED?
The noun for a female who tends sheep is shepherdess.The noun for a male or a female who tends sheep is shepherd.
