The leech (pustovka) is a natural phenomenon, indicating the sexual maturity of the dog. Owners need to know at what age the first heat in the dog takes place and how this process manifests itself in order to properly care for your pet.
Most often, the first estrus in a dog comes after a tooth replacement, at the age of 6-9 months. In large breeds, the development takes longer, and there are cases of shear shifts for up to a year or a year and a half. This is considered normal. You can ask when the mother of the pythomist was the first estrus. In most cases, the periods of pregnancy and childbirth of the daughter from the mother are transferred.
Signs of the first estrus in a dog
At this time, the behavior of the animal is changing. On a walk, the dog often urinates. She becomes active, cheerful and self-willed. Instincts force her to free behavior. Even perfectly trained animals can demonstrate their disobedience and escape from the owner. On examination, you can find a light pink or cloudy-pink hue in the bitch. Males will approach her, but in the early days the dog aggressively behaves with them.
How is the first estrus in dogs?
The standard estrus in dogs runs from 21 to 28 days. But the first estrus is often shorter than the following. In many young dogs, it can leak imperceptibly and end after 3-5 days. Perhaps a weak manifestation of a void, expressed in a small amount of blood, which attracts little male.
During this period, you can make notes to know the individual characteristics of your dog. They will be useful in the future when planning pregnancy .
Knowing how to determine the first estrus in a dog, you can plan for further care. In the first and second pustovku usually do not plan pregnancy. The main thing is to be able to control the dog during this period of time. You can only skip it on a leash or keep it in the cage. And the main thing is not to let the males, so as not to get unwanted offspring.