I have a 6 month old Staffordshire Terrier bitch Tiger Brindle. Can someone please give me some info on when to expect first season;how long it lasts;what to look for;etc. Her name is Jilly KC (Supersonic Concord). As you can see I am new at this game.!!!!
By Leigh Date 02.10.02 14:01 UTC
Welcome to the forum Terence :-)
I am sure the others will be along shortly to offer advice, but in the mean time I would recommend that you purchase a copy of:
The Book of the Bitch: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Caring for Bitches by J. M. Evans, Kay White
Hi terence Im Mick Im into bullys of all kinds. Ive never bred before so dont know an incredible amount. However Marie or one of the other breeders will give more details. Your bitch should go into heat around 9 months for the first heat, (this could beout a bit depending on your dogs maturity) and every six months there after. Her genitals will start to swell,(this is quite pronounced on bull breeds) and she will do a lot of licking at herself. There will normally be signs of blood, although not to sure how long into the heat this will happen. The heat will last for three weeks. If you are not planning on breeding her then getting her dressed should be considered. Dont take what Ive just said as gospel. I may be a wee bit out here and there, but its close. All the best Mick.