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A dog owner should have an idea when the pet will go into heat. The reproductive cycle varies from breed to breed. Generally puberty will occur as early as 6 to 12 months in small breeds and as late as 2 years in large breeds.
Ideally, your dog should be spayed before she enters her first heat cycle. When Does A Dog Experience Her First Estrus? First estrus generally occurs when an unspayed female dog is between six and 24 months old. It tends to occur earlier for small-breed dogs and later for large-breed dogs. How Often Do Dogs Go Into Heat? Although it varies with different breeds and individual dogs, an unspayed female usually goes into heat twice yearly, about every six months. How Long Does a Dog Stay in Heat? The time during which male dogs are attracted to a female dog is variable, approximately 18 days. However, females are receptive to males for only about half of this time. How Can I Tell if My Dog Is In Heat? During estrus, your female dog may appear nervous, easily distracted and more alert than usual.