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Harmoni asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

When will my Jack Russell Terrier go into heat?

I have a female Jack Russell Terrier/Sheltie mix. I am wondering when she will go into heat. Everyone says around 6 months of age, but my puppy is almost 10 months (will be on March 28th) and hasn't been in heat yet.

Update:

Pardon me, but I believe I asked about my dog going into heat, not about how and when to get her spayed, keep yuour beliefs to yourself please, those who mention spaying will get a "thumbs down" from me. Thanks You!!!!

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  • tess
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    From 6 months to a year old is usually when a ***** will go into heat.

  • 1 decade ago

    heat cycle can happen anywhere from 6 months and on.. some dogs dont start until after their first year.

    Its possible she also may have had a silent heat and you didnt know it.. with a silent heat there is no swelling or discharge, the only indication may be that males are showing a strong interest in the dog.

    Honestly, I dont care if you give me a thumbs down for mentioning spay.. but if you do spay her, you wont have to worry about a heat cycle. Spaying also prevents certain types of cancers and deadly uterine infections.. if she's had a silent heat, she is at an increased risk for uterine infections.

  • Ken E
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago

    Probably any time now unless she has been "fixed". If she came from a shelter she has most likely been spayed. If she hasn't it would be a good idea to have her spayed. There are many dogs and cats that are destroyed because there are more of them than there are homes and human companions for them.

  • 1 decade ago

    well i was told by my vets a ***** can go into heat as young as 6 months however it was more likely she would come into heat later, our girl is 9 months and has only come into heat, so don't worry, go and have a chat with your vets but im sure it's on it's way ;)

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  • 1 decade ago

    Why haven't you spayed her yet? If she isn't in heat yet, now would be the perfect time! Especially with a mixed breed, I certainly hope you weren't planning on breeding her.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    if she isnt in heat.. you should spay her right away so you & your dog dont have to deal with the mess. when my dog got in her first heat omg, it was sooo bad she went all over the carpet my couch!! i wass soo mad i had to take her to tthe vet to get her spayyeddd...:)

    hope i helpedd!!!

    --kaylynn

    (bestt answerr please??)

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