QuestionI have a pommeranian who is 1yr old, and I was wondering, shouldn't she have already started her menstration? I also would like to no when is a good time to breed her?
Also, is it okay to just give her tablefood, because I have tried at least 10 different brands of food and she only likes it for a week or so, then she won't eat. She has lost weight, and I am worried about her.
Thank you
AnswerA first heat can come anywhere between 6-18 months old.
Table scraps can make her fat or she could have an allergic reaction or choke. Be very mindful and careful of what you feed. A treat once in a while is ok but should not be regular diet. Losing weight may be a health problem and she should be seen by a vet.
These links may be helpful if you are thinking of breeding-
Is she a good representative of her breed?
http://www.americanpomeranianclub.org/standard.htm
http://www.dogplay.com/Breeding/breeding.html
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/NoPuppyMillsVA/What_is_a_Backyard_Breeder_/what_is...
http://www.dogplay.com/GettingDog/checklist.html#guide
Make sure you know your dog is healthy enough to breed before you consider breeding her. Make sure you know her family history so that you are not perpetuating a genetic problem that can kill her puppies or cause a lot of vet bills for new owners. Make sure the male you breed to is healthy and comes from a line of helathy dogs. Not all dogs are perfect. What health risks do these 2 dogs bring to each other?
http://www.nzymes.com/Articles/hereditary_congenital_diseases_in_dogs.htm
http://www.mbfonline.com/pomhealth/
Make sure you have her vet checked and have the male vet checked. Make sure she can deliver without a C section. And can afford a section if one is needed. Did her dam free whelp? Did her grand dam free whelp?
Is she AKC registered? Is the sire? http://www.dfwdachshund.com/rescue/registries.shtml
Best of luck.
-Trish
www.geminipoms.com
