I have Yorkies.
My females would start their FIRST heat between 11-13 months. THEY will smell the onset of heat up to 2 weeks before signs. After this it is every 6 months.
Signs of heat? Swelling of the vulva. They will spot a bit so I would recommend a diaper. KEEP THEM AWAY from male dogs for up to 21 days. Females are more prone to attacks from "potential males in the neighborhood" so keep her in your safe arms when outside.
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My females would start their FIRST heat between 11-13 months. THEY will smell the onset of heat up to 2 weeks before signs. After this it is every 6 months.
Signs of heat? Swelling of the vulva. They will spot a bit so I would recommend a diaper. KEEP THEM AWAY from male dogs for up to 21 days. Females are more prone to attacks from "potential males in the neighborhood" so keep her in your safe arms when outside.
I have a lot of information on Yorkies at: www.yorkiechat.net
Please feel free to come in and learn more!