Sooner or later, every dog has a moment of puberty, when hormones are hitting the edge, and the animal is burning with the desire to continue its genus.
Dogs of small breeds , such as the toy terrier, during the first heat cycle, there are significant changes in behavior as well as externally. The notions of mating and estrus of the toy terrier are deeply interrelated, because in this period the dog is preparing to become a mother and give offspring. What and how it happens at this time with your pet, you will learn in our article.
How is the first heat in the toy terrier?
If you notice that your dog, at the age of 8 to 11 months, behaves too actively, aggressively, too playfully or, conversely. languidly and dejectedly, most likely, she is preparing for the process of conception of offspring. The point of the toy terrier is 2 times a year, i.e. every 6 months. If the gap between the estrus is less than 5 or vice versa for more than 8 months, it is more likely that the pet is somewhat sick, and it is better to seek advice from the veterinarian.
The duration of estrus in toy terriers is approximately 21 days. In this case, bloody discharge may not be. It is not necessary to be frightened, it is quite normal phenomenon. In addition to changes in behavior in females there is a change in the color of the nipples, they swell, darken, become more sensitive. This happens usually during the first heat in toy terriers, when the dog is finally ready to knit, and disappears after 1-1.5 months.
When an animal has estrus, it needs proper care. Buy a girl special panties for bitches or pads. Such hygiene products will save you from unnecessary cleaning in the apartment. But for the duration of the walk, these things must be removed so that the animal can easily fix its need. Also, when the te-terrier has estrus, the dog should be kept away from the males to avoid premature mating .