Hi, Jo Ann,
Somewhere (don't remember the sources now), I also saw some studies that
indicated that short cycling indicated the beginnings of difficulty and
that if one's bitch short cycles it would be prudent to breed her as
soon as possible. Has this been your experience over time? I would also
like to hear from any other breeders on this subject. The bitch we have
who did get pyo began short cycling and while I was not able to breed
her at the time, I wish I had so done now.
Suze (learning from some hard mistakes)
bjcav wrote:
> Hello Dave,
> This is just one example of why these things cannot be mandated.
> Each bitch is different (just like women) some will cycle every six months,
> some every four months, etc.
> Each time a bitch cycles without becoming pregnant her chances of developing
> pyometra may increase.
> That's why breeders must be allowed to make these decisions...for example I
> have some that have not been bred until the age of five..(clear heart of
> course) and others that I felt must be bred sooner or spayed..difficult
> decisions.
> Jo Ann
>
>
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