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What age do boxers go into heat?

I am a breeder and I think my 7 mo. old boxer is in heat? Is this possible? How can I tell?


Asked by Member 895173 on Sep 29th 2009 Tagged boxer, ageheat in Boxer
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To answer your question, yes this is the usual time for the first heat. If she has vaginal swelling and is bleeding, she is in heat. (Though heats can vary from dog to dog...some don't bleed noticeably.) This is does NOT mean it's alright to breed her at this age.

This is very basic information your asking for. May I suggest puting any breeding plans on hold until you've learned the ins and outs of responsible breeding, and of dogs? I'm a breeder-in-training, and have been studying breeding for more than three years now. I'm not anywhere near having all of the knowledge I need yet. There's so much you've just got to know before even planning a breeding.
Here's an article I made about becoming a breeder:
cookiemiller.tripod.com

My website is an *introduction* to the world of responsible dog breeding:
cookiemiller.tripod.com
~Tiffany, breeder-in-training


answered on Sep 29th.

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Guest

You are a breeder but don't know signs of heat?...That seems odd.


Member 73926 answered on 9/29/09. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 1 Report this answer


Diesel

I have to agree...if you are a "breeder" you should already know these things.


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Daisy

If you are a breeder then thats something you should already know.


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Hailey May

If you're a breeder thats stuff you should already know. If you don't know that i honestly don't think you should be breeding!


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Dieta

you should spay her now.
That is a good age to spay and neuter dogs.


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B.J., CGC

The signs of heat are very obvious... even a novice breeder should know them, so we are expecting YOU to look it up and familiarize yourself before you do something REALLY stupid as a "breeder". Don't forget, you need to do proper clearances AFTER she is two years old and BEFORE she is bred... the most important with a boxer being heart testing... read up on that while you are studying the signs of heat. Don't forget hips and elbows and eye clearances while you are at it.


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Daisy ( In Loving Memory)

I suppose all things are possible, however as a breeder you should know the answer to this question as well as many more. I will say seven months is a GREAT age for spay/ neutering....think that is a possibility for you? I would strongly suggest it for the health and saftey of your boxer....seems like that would best. Good Luck!


Daisy ( In Loving Memory) answered on 9/29/09. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


Guest

This question has to be a joke. This is like saying I am a fireman but I don't know how to put out fires. I am really praying for the boxer breed.


Member 886542 answered on 10/1/09. Helpful? Yes/Helpful: No 0 Report this answer


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