Stages of puberty of the toy terrier
Toy Terrier girl
The stages of puberty in all dogs occur in the same sequence and with similar signs. The only difference is at what age the animal reaches sexual maturity. A characteristic sign in girls is the first heat.
Additional Information! Estrus is a period that can be called “sexual heat.” Females at this time are more excited and react positively to males.
In small breeds, to which the terrier belongs, estrus occurs early. As a rule, at 6-8 months. Depending on individual characteristics, the first heat of a toy terrier may occur earlier or later and not be as noticeable as all subsequent ones. As a rule, the first heat does not last long, there is almost no discharge and the dog’s behavior does not change much. In general, the animal may look normal. But again, how long the estrus in Toy Terrier dogs will last depends on many reasons.
Sterilization
If you do not plan to have puppies, and it is extremely undesirable for you to have your pet in heat, sterilization would be a logical solution. After this, the dog will not have menstruation, hormone surges and the desire to reproduce. During this operation, all internal genital organs, that is, the uterus and ovaries, are excised. Before doing this, be sure to consult a veterinarian.
Thanks to this procedure, the risk of developing cancer can be significantly reduced. In addition, sterilized individuals live a couple of years longer. But they need to create a special diet or buy special food with the necessary vitamins and microelements and a low amount of salt. Care is no longer any different from usual.
Main signs of estrus
If a person plans to breed a breed, it is important to know the main signs of this condition in a dog:
- Shedding begins.
- Bloody discharge appears from the vagina.
- The dog begins to urinate more often than usual.
- The animal becomes very active, even aggressive, does not obey the owner and constantly tries to run away during a walk.
- A female during estrus may even begin to pester other females.
- About a week after the onset, vaginal discharge becomes pale yellow in color.
An attentive owner can notice estrus in the first days. If the pet usually behaves calmly, then during estrus the behavior changes dramatically.
Signs of heat
Stages of the period
The estrus period is divided into successive stages:
- Forerunner - the process in the toy terrier is just beginning, the first signs appear. The external genitalia increase in size and bleeding appears.
- The rut is the period when the animal is ready to mate. It begins a week after the first signs appear. The cycle can last 7-10 days.
- Metaestrus is the end of the period of sexual activity. At this time, progesterone begins to be actively produced. Also during this period, a state of false pregnancy occurs. If pregnancy has occurred, the dog's behavior changes; it may begin to collect toys and other things to prepare the house for the birth of puppies.
- Sexual rest is the longest period. It lasts until the next heat. As a rule, it occurs twice a year in all dog breeds.
Important! If a girl begins to produce milk during metaestrus, especially if she is definitely not pregnant, it is worth showing the veterinarian.
When to knit?
In no case should you plan mating for the first heat - this is harmful to the pet’s body and can lead to very bad consequences. It is best to mate when she is already fifteen months old.
After she reaches the age of eight, she also does not want to give birth. Try to avoid mating with yard dogs. Firstly, pregnancy must be approached responsibly, and secondly, the father of a large breed can give birth to large puppies that will be difficult for the mother to bear.
Mating is agreed upon in advance; you need to choose a male with good external characteristics, healthy and experienced. Ask the breeder if he has any hereditary diseases, what kind of genetics he has. Of course, if you have a lady who participates in exhibitions and receives awards, she needs an appropriate gentleman. Parents who are medal winners produce show-class kittens. If you have your own dog at home, then at first you should keep him in another room, and only allow him in during the second phase.
Before mating, it is advisable to give the dog an antihistamine, otherwise its offspring may become infected with worms in the womb, at the embryonic stage of development. It is best to take her on a date in the morning, without feeding her heavily beforehand. But the boy should be given a lot of meat and high protein foods the day before.
If at the first meeting the newlyweds did not like each other and do not want to communicate, it is better not to insist and bring them together the next day - perhaps then they will already get used to each other and will be more loyal.
Features of caring for a dog in heat
It is quite difficult to control the toy terrier during this period. It’s easier to sterilize a dog and not have any problems than to drive male dogs away from it every time you go for a walk. It is not advisable to walk in places where dog walkers gather and always keep the animal next to you on a leash.
If two dogs of different sexes live in a house and they are not sterilized, then the only way to prevent them from mating is to place them in different apartments. This is the only way to avoid mating of two sexually mature pets. There are no other effective ways.
Hygiene must be observed as in other periods of life. Be sure to carry out the necessary bathing, washing the paws, cleaning the coat, if necessary.
How to prevent furniture from getting dirty
What to do?
Usually toys do not need special care during this natural period for them. However, they are worth paying attention to. More affection, understanding and love, and everything will go fine. In addition, in order to preserve the furniture, it is better to purchase special panties at the pet store and put them on the dog with a regular panty liner. They are removed on the street or in front of the tray.
While walking, keep the female on a short leash, otherwise an unplanned mating may occur. You shouldn’t leave her alone even for half a minute; don’t let her run around without a leash. It’s even better not to let her out into the yard at all at this time. Make sure she doesn't sit on anything dirty, cold or dusty. She shouldn’t swim in lakes and rivers, she could get an infection.
Mating a toy terrier - which day is best for estrus?
It is important to know on what day of heat you should breed your Toy Terrier dog. The most optimal time is 10-15 days. But when this happens to a female for the first time, it is better not to mate at all.
It is important to pay attention to the following signs:
- The discharge turned pink-yellow.
- The loop is soft to the touch and increased in size.
- Adopting a characteristic pose and raising your ponytail.
- Active interest in male dogs.
When choosing a male dog, you should not choose males from the same genus. Dogs for mating should not be close blood relatives, for example, from the same litter. If the dogs are distant relatives, then they can be crossed. There shouldn't be any serious problems.
Note! If you breed closely related dogs, the puppies will be born sick, with serious genetic disorders.
No matter what good male the owner chooses, the dog may have his own views on the potential father of his puppies. The girl may not let the male in and then she will have to look for a new one to mate with.
One more thing - you need to know the dog’s temperament. If the female is active and restless by nature, it is better for the male to be calmer in temperament. Conversely, if the girl is calm, it is advisable to choose an active boy so that the puppies have a normal character.
More specifically about gender characteristics...
In addition to generalized traits, there are specific positive and negative ones for both sexes. Breeders, pursuing common goals, choose either a male or a female. Let's look at the pros and cons of toy terriers for boys and girls.
Advantages of a male toy terrier
- No estrus, false pregnancy or the need to bear and give birth to puppies.
- The best guards are more courageous and have a stronger defensive instinct.
- More massive, therefore not as fragile as toyki.
- Knitting is not required. The “virginity” of a terrier boy will not affect the health at all.
- Budget savings. Toy males are sold cheaper than females.
Disadvantages of that terrier boy
- Dogs are “sharp”. Their goal is to pee on every object/thing in the apartment/on the street/at a party. Installing a tray with a special post can be useful. Some owners immediately neuter their toy boys.
- Increased sensitivity to the state of estrus of the opposite sex. And if he smells it, he will immediately rush to the dog.
- They hate other dogs. Toy boys always get into fights. The “slaughter” stops until one of the dogs submits to the other, tucking its tail and sitting on its back.
- Boys don't get along well with children.
- To breed puppies, they often look for rare “specimens” of males. Therefore, it is not always possible to happen to the “lady” that the owner and his pet like.
- The boy requires a lot of time to care for his owner.
It is important to know! Untied boys are more aggressive and disobedient. Therefore, breeders whose pets participate in dog shows deliberately do not expose them to the opposite sex.
Advantages of toy terrier bitches
- Great affection for the owner, obedience.
- Almost every girl can happen.
- By walking your toy terrier outside at least three times, you can forget about the indoor dog toilet. The “lady” will do all the work while walking.
- Wonderful friends and even nannies for children. More gentle and affectionate than boys.
- When choosing, some are attracted by the greater calmness and restraint inherent in girls.
Cons of that terrier girl
- The presence of one or two heats per year, when the dog is nervous, disobedient and diligently looking for a “gentleman boy”. Security instincts also fade.
- For girls, maintaining health involves at least one pregnancy.
- The absence of mating during estrus sometimes causes false whelping.
- When choosing a groom for a girl, owners should know how to distinguish a toy terrier from a crossbreed. Otherwise, there is a risk of being born mixed race.
- More cunning and cunning.
- Toy terrier girls often fight with rivals, and brutally, to the point of mortal wounds.
- Bitches are more expensive than toy boys, since they are potential carriers of offspring. It is less economical, in comparison with males, to keep girls. Often estrus, pregnancy, childbirth, and puppies require significant investment. Despite the low fertility of Toychiks.
The choice of a terrier boy or girl is not based on the fact that one is better, prettier, healthier or more respectable. Each gender has both attractive and repulsive traits. So, analyzing them, each owner selects a toy to which he is more related, closer. Therefore, it cannot be said affirmatively that toy boys are better than females, or vice versa.
When choosing a Toy dog, focus on desires, goals and means. But of course, a good owner is always rewarded with a good dog companion.
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What to do if unwanted fertilization occurs
It is not always possible to keep track of dogs; it often happens that a dog runs away during heat, and when it is caught, the mating with the male has already been successful. A responsible owner, who understands that the puppies will have to be placed somewhere, is forced to take the dog to the veterinarian in order to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. At the clinic, the doctor can offer several methods of abortion depending on the period and condition of the animal.
Types of abortion:
- With the help of a hormonal drug.
- Medical miscarriage.
- Surgical abortion.
Under no circumstances should you solve this problem yourself. For example, you can find tips on douching a dog on the Internet. This is a very dangerous method that can result in health problems, the birth of sick puppies, or death.
Male toy terrier
When does estrus stop in dogs by age?
Sooner or later, the dog will stop coming into heat - this is what many breeders think. But in fact, theoretically, the female is ready to mate and bear offspring for almost her entire life. Although this does not mean that you should breed old dogs. Breeding toy terriers in old age can lead to the death of the animal or the birth of sick offspring.
Additional Information! The optimal number of pregnancies in a dog's entire life is only 6. If you force an animal to give birth constantly, this will be a severe blow to the body.
Only professionals should breed toy terriers. Although many people believe that without experience and education they can do this just as successfully. But to preserve the health of your pet, it is better to sterilize the dog if you do not plan to open a kennel.
Knitting features
As soon as you have waited for your pet to reach puberty, immediately decide whether breeding a Yorkshire Terrier is necessary in the future. It is usually required by those who intend to breed dogs of this breed. In order to get healthy offspring, a breeding bitch is needed.
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To become one, a girl must take part in various exhibitions and receive a rating of at least “very good.” You can learn more about such events by watching the video. There are quite a lot of them on the Internet.
Breeding can begin only when the necessary “title” has been obtained. After watching the video, you will learn how mating of two Yorkshire Terriers usually occurs.
