How do I know if my female golden retriever is having her first heat?

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How will you know when a female golden retriever has there first heat. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 15 days old | 10 lbs

Britni Miller, DVM · Accepted Answer

Symptoms of an estrus cycle or heat include blood from her vulva, enlarged vulva, excessive licking, behavior changes, and appetite changes. This usually occurs in large breed dogs for the first time at 6-9 months of age if they are not spayed beforehand.

How do I know if my female golden retriever is having her first heat?

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