First estrus

[Balakumar]

Hello, at what age in months or years a female puppy comes to first estrus. My puppy is 5 months old. I want to prevent early unwanted pregnancies.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

View attachment 90499 Hello, at what age in months or years a female puppy comes to first estrus. My puppy is 5 months old. I want to prevent early unwanted pregnancies.

It will vary with each female. It can be anywhere between 5mos all the way up to 9mo. plus.

My girl came in heat just before 6mo.
Try not to spay until they are 18mo to 24mo so they get the benefit of their hormones for strong growth with bones and immune system.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

You can also give her chlorophyll tablets to help reduce the scent if male dogs are close by.

 

[Balakumar]

It will vary with each female. It can be anywhere between 5mos all the way up to 9mo. plus.

My girl came in heat just before 6mo.
Try not to spay until they are 18mo to 24mo so they get the benefit of their hormones for strong growth with bones and immune system.

Yes that’s why I am asking. Early pregnancy can deplete calcium and it can suppress the parathyroid gland

 

[JanS]

As stated, it can vary a lot but I would say a good average is about 8 or 9 months; some way sooner, others way later.