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Expert: - 5/12/2010


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I know the breeder want to get a dog from. She has a one year old female and she is going to sell it because it has not come into heat and she isn't able to show her. I just lost my bichon of l4 years and I am 60 years old and don't want to be getting into a real problem with a dog.  Other than not being able to breed and have pups could there be any other complications that could come about other than just being hormonal?

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There can be many reasons why a young female doesnt come into heat, but in this case it is likely just age. Simply she may not be ready yet , some females dont heat until they are upwards of 18 months and some larger breeds even older. So long as she is on a good balanced diet and is fit and healthy from health tested parents etc then I would expect her to be fine.

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