Hello,

This might be a silly question, but I've tried looking up details of average
times/ages bitches come into season and have had a lot of conflicting
information.

I have a 7 1/2 month Alaskan Malamute, female. She is going to be
shown, thus she isn't spayed. What I was wondering, as I follow this
board quite regulary and realise quite a few Mal owners comment
here, is what appears to be the standard age for bitches to come into
season.

The reason I ask, is her temperament has been a bit off
lately, she has been a lot less obedient lately and dogs have been
paying her a bit more attention than usual. She plays a lot with
her older brother (not owned by myself) and I want to ensure that
no "accidents" happen. She is showing no bleeding signs, just was
wondering if the temperament change could signal the start?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated : ) Many thanks.

Hello guest,
Ther are many Mal experts on this board who will know all the specialist stuff, but it certainly sounds as if she's getting hormonal - mood changes and all that. With most breeds seasons can start any time from about 6 months, so 7 1/2 sounds right. Each day press a tissue against her vulva - the moment you see pink staining she is starting her season.

Hi guest :)
Your mal must be exactly the same age as my mal. We met up with his sister last Friday, and Taiko paid alot of attention to her ;) My breeder was suspecting she may be coming into her first season. Her mother came into season at just 5 months old.Maid Marian is my breeders user name on here, you should register and I'm sure she could be a big help to you as you'll both have bitches the same age :D
Julie