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I have 2 English Staffordshire Bull Terriers, they are littermates, 9 months old. Akita, has gone into her first heat cycle but Phoebe (who was the runt of the litter) has not. I am wondering if Phoebe being the runt has any effect on her heat cycle/ reproductive health?
1 Answer
Published on December 14th, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dogs. I suspect Phoebe will start her heat cycle within the next 1-2 months. There is a natural variation between on the onset of sexual maturity in dogs. Being the runt should not affect her in this area. I hope this information helps!
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