Patchworkpony
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If a breeding bitch hasn’t been in season for 18 months what does this mean? Is it cause for concern?
Bitch not in season
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Patchworkpony
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CorvusCorax
'It's only a laugh, no harm done'
Would certainly want to get it checked out. Some females can have such a thing as a silent season, but if you have a rough idea of their dates you could still do the progesterone blood test for the optimum fertility date. Most breeders I know do this as a matter of course now, saves a lot of guessing and expense.
If not that, then there may be a health/fertility issue or the female is under stress.
If not that, then there may be a health/fertility issue or the female is under stress.
Patchworkpony
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Thank you very informative.
Patchworkpony
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Not my dog but I have an interest as I’m hoping to have a puppy from her. Great breeding.
Clodagh
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Has she had a litter before?
Patchworkpony
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Yes.
deb_l222
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My vet said to me, when I was patiently waiting for Willow to come into season, so I could plan getting her spayed, "we only worry when they're in season all the time".
Willow was an every 12 month girl, until her bits were whipped out but 18 months seems a long time. If she was a puppy farm bitch, she would be in the skip by now
Willow was an every 12 month girl, until her bits were whipped out but 18 months seems a long time. If she was a puppy farm bitch, she would be in the skip by now
CorvusCorax
'It's only a laugh, no harm done'
What age is the female?
twiggy2
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For me if reproduction is not straightforward and it is not all working as it should it's a very good reason not to breed from that animal- nature would be telling me something.
Patchworkpony
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That’s exactly what I am beginning to think myself.