we have a 14 month old westie bitch. we got her when she was 9 months old and was told by the owner she had a season but she couldn't remember when. she has not yet had a season with us. could it be that the owner lied and she may never have a season

[dogrosie]

[Clanad]

As a rule of thumb, most female dogs come into their first season at around 6 months of age. Following that, they should experience estrus at around 6 month intervals. Having said that, the times for both can vary greatly, but our experience here in the U.S. pretty much follows the pattern described...

[mummyhodge]

my dog had her first season at 6 months, and 9-12 month intervals after, there is no SET distance of time, but longer than 12 months i'd say you have a problem, get her checked out incase she has something wrong.

[lankeela]

Usually the first season can be any time between 6 months and a year, and approximately every six months after that, but each season can be different, and each bitch can be different. Of course she may never have had one yet, but I don't know why you think the owner might lie. It doesn't matter when they have them, and some bitches are only yearly.

[Mr Veritas]

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