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You have a 7 month old golden retriever Is it advisable to spay her before her first heat?
No, you should wait until at least 3 weeks AFTER her first heat (though two heats are preferred before considering spaying). Bitches spayed too early may be far more interesting to intact males; unwanted male attention may cause the female to become aggressive and protective of this attention in adulthood. Also dogs who are spayed or neutered too early tend to have puppy like behavior as adults. Because early neutering removes sex hormones, this delays maturation of "osteoclasts" resulting in delayed closing of the growth plates of the long leg bones, thereby increasing the risk of numerous orthopaedic disorders such as cruciate ligament disease and possibly bone cancer.
It can also significantly increase the risk of urinary incontinence. Early neutering also increases risk of urethral sphincter incontinence in males.Therefore I recommend spaying females 3 weeks after their second heat, and neutering males between the age of 16-18 months.
What else can I help you with?
Breed of dog that is first in moon?
Golden retriever.
Who named the first golden retriever?
Lord Tweedmouth from Scotland
How many million years ago did the first golden retriever?
they were discovered in Scotland in the1800
Is it normal a female golden retriever 16 months not having its period yet?
When a dog has their "period", it is called a heat cycle. Bigger breed dogs, such as a Golden Retriever, usually do not have their first heat cycle under 12 months of age. Though 16 months old is not common, some Goldens can wait until 18 months before having their first one. Here is an article about Golden Retriever's and their heat cycle: http://www.all-about-goldens.com/canine-heat-cycle.html
Do border collie get along with golden retriever?
When I got my border collie, my golden retriever was already 1 year old. At first, my border collie was really laid back (but she was only 6 weeks) and my golden retriever wasn't hurting her, but he was really wanting to play with her. Now, she is 5 months old, and she is trying to be the domanite dog. They get along great, but she sometimes thinks she can tackle the golden retriever. They are both very hyper and they have a great friendship!
What is a golden retriever known for?
The Golden Retriever breed was first bred as a hunting dog that would be more active and stronger compared to the existing Retrievers then. The breeding happened on early 1800's in the land of Lord Tweedmouth in Guisachan Estate, Scotland.
How many puppies does a very young Golden Retriever usually have in first litter?
My neighbors Golden had eleven pups in her first litter. She had another litter a couple of years later and had nine.
Is it safe to get a 1 year golden retriever from a well loved family?
The Golden Retriver may be confused at first, but if you give it lots of love, it will love you in retern!
What dog would you recommend getting if it was your first dog?
a golden retriever because they are both smart and easy to train
What was the name of the first Golden Retriver?
The names of the first Golden Retrievers are Crocus, Cowslip, Ada and Primrose. All four of them are in the same litter of Nous, a Flat-coated Retriever, and Belle, A Tweed Water Spaniel.
Are Yorkshire terriers a popular pet?
Very. They are the 2nd most popular dog breed in the world. First place is the golden retriever.
Are there such a thing as a miniature golden retriever?
The first Comfort Retriever was created by a Golden Retriever breeder who had wished for years that there was a smaller variation of Golden Retriever so that even owners that preferred smaller dogs could enjoy a Golden Retriever. In 2003 the first litter was produced. This breeding was done by Kathy Burgess in Kentucky. The first two litters were composed of Golden Retriever and Cocker Spaniel. When temperament issues occurred the Cocker Spaniel was discontinued from the breeding program. All further litters were composed only of Golden Retriever and Poodle. The Miniature Golden Retriever is not a purebred; rather, it is a specific type of mixed-breed dog or crossbreed. As such, it is not accepted for registration by recognized registries of purebred dogs. Miniature Golden Retrievers composed only of Golden Retriever and Poodle can be registered with the Designer Dog Kennel Club (DDKC). They registered the first Miniature Golden Retriever July 21 2009. Since the first Miniature Golden Retriever was produced and registered other breeders have started calling their dogs Miniature Golden Retrievers, despite the dogs having different breed combinations from the original Miniature Golden Retriever. Breeders have found other hybrid registries that will register their dogs as Miniature Golden Retrievers. Miniature Golden Retrievers composed of Golden Retriever and (an unknown cross) can be registered with the Dog Registry of America (DRA).. Miniature Golden Retrievers composed of 50% or more a golden retriever, up to 25% poodle, American Cocker Spaniel or other spaniel breed can be registered with the Certified Pet Registry (CPR). Please be aware that since the registries have different definitions for Miniature Golden Retrievers any potential owner should ask what the hybrid is composed of. A dog registered with CPR could have no poodle and therefore none of the poodle intelligence, temperament, hypo-allergenic and reduced shedding attributes. The dog would also be composed of one or more types of spaniel. The types of spaniel used in the breeding should be researched so the potential owner will understand the impact of the dog's intelligence, temperament, health issues and other attributes. Please research those breeds.
