Just a little wonder. Brooke is 14 months old now I am not worried just curious what is the avaerage for first season ? My first fcr was about 10months old Brooke hasnt had any . Except for two curly coasts last weekend has been of no interest to the boys so not expecting anything just yet
the other thing that interested me is if a bitch did not come into season at all is it something to woryy about from a health perspective NOT a breeding perspective 'cos we arnt going down that route lol

My FCR is in the last couple of days of her season & she was 8 months old on Tuesday!    I have never had a bitch in so young.    Her breeder has another bitch who had her first season in February this year aged 22 months old.  It's a 'how long is a piece of string' question, they all vary.

Knowing how the mothers and other female family members seasons are often helps. 

I am so happy that my youngest two girls seem to nto be following some of their ancestors with over frequent seasons in their youth (4 - 5 month intervals) and seem to be at least 6 months apart (even 7 - 8 months) and 8 - 10 months old with their first.

Knowing how the mothers and other female family members seasons are often helps.

I agree with Brainless.

I had a friend who's bitch only cam in every 12/14 months and the bitches daughter was exaclty the same.

If you think of humans some 'come in' v young and other much later. lol

thank you  I wasnt really worried just curious but its nice to have reassurance

my youngest girl was 20 months first season her mum was 12 months now they both come in season together at 8 months

Hi,

It varies wildly in flatcoats but most I have had and come across have a first season after 12 months of age and 14 months is quite normal. My current bitch was one of twelve pups, she has come in season about 1 to 2 months after her mother and sister every time so far. Her first season was just over 14 months and she has just today started her second season at 22 months.

Flatcoats would be different to other breeds after all they are flat coasts and that makrs them different !! well any worries I may get are well and truley dispelled thank you