My GSD hasn't had her first heat. When is it safe to breed her?

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Good day Doctor. My female GSD is one year old now and she hasn't been on heat yet. Not that I want to breed her now, but I just want to know if it's normal. And from what age is it safe to breed her? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 1 year old

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! When an animal goes in to heat depends usually on the breed. Since Tash is a large breed dog 12-18 months isn't unusual. I would expect Tash should com e in to season soon! Toy breeds tend to go into heat sooner 6-8 months. There is a lot of debate on when to first breed a dog. I know a Veterinarian who breeds her Frenchie's on their very first heat cycle. Some say let them go in to heat once. I am more in the letting them have a heat cycle first. I hope this helps!

My GSD hasn't had her first heat. When is it safe to breed her?

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