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.

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Thanks already to Jeangeanie and Julie for their replies to this post in the visitors section.

Hi,
It could very well be her season coming. Malamutes are no different to other dogs really. The starting date of their seasons can vary from bitch to bitch. Jasmine started her seasons at 5 months but her daughter Rosie at 71/2 months has still not started., and yet I know others who were 10 months before they did.
Usually with malamute bitches you can tell when a season is around the corner because they lose their coat first but with a pups first season they don't tend to, so you never know when its going to happen.
If dogs are paying attention to her rear end I would keep an eye out for red blood appearing on your kitchen floor. She may be getting all hormonal with her temperament or maybe she is just flexing her muscles and getting stroppy... 7-8 months is about right for that to start as well.
Keep an eye out, by the way whats the name of your dog, I was wondering if you knew my pup that went to Scotland.

Hi Jayne,

They let you back in then :D
Sorry, I couldn't help but snigger when I saw your other post.

(Just hope it doesn't happen to me now )

Hi,

Not much to add to what the others have already said really except that the first season of each of the three Mal bitches I've owned were at the ages of 13mths, 14mths & 8mths.

Yes,I am back....who's that I hear groaning :D I was beginning to get a bit paranoid or thinking I had broken the computer (not entirely impossible with me) but Julie sent me a link and it seems to be OK now...for the moment :rolleyes:

GROAN :D :D

Glad you managed to get back Jayne

Mel :)

Both my Mal girls were over a year old before they had their first seasons. I'm afraid you will be on tenterhooks now until your girl comes into season. I was almost paranoid from the 6 month old time, continually looking at their rear ends for signs! At least they are reasonably regular after the first one! :D
Jean

Hi everyone & thanks for the replies,
Her temperament certainly seems to have adjusted itself over the last week, she has become more lovey-dovey than usual and doesnt seem to know what she wants! One minute inside, next minute outside! She follows me around the house wherever i go, and is desperate to get out on walks, but as soon as she gets out for one, wants to go back home.....
I'm hoping this is just her hormones playing up, as usually she is a very obedient and very full of life.
I'm certainly going to be very careful with her till I know she's definately not in season. Every weekend she gets around 2 hours off leash play in a park with her older brother, do you think this will still be okay as long as I ensure I can see them at all times (they have a habit of chasing birds into the underbush)?
Thanks again.