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Westie Family

 

Heat In bitches

Most Bitches will reach puberty when they are between 6 and 7 months old. At this time the bitch's vulva will become enlarged, during this time varying amounts of blood stained fluid is passed. This period in time is usually referred to as "Come on heat" or to be "in season".

Some Westie females will show signs of abdominal discomfort and can also become excitable more than usual. They may also loose they're appetite for a few days before heat commences.

The Westie female will become attractive to the male dog usually from the first day of heat, but are not really interested until 7 to 10 days. At this stage The female Westie will become anxious to escape from your home to meet the male.

False Pregnancy