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Menstrual cycle

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Question
1. When should you expect a Puggles first Period?
2. How long does it last on average?
3. What is the cycle's term; i.e. How long between periods?
4  Can you bath the dog during the menstration period?

Answer
Hi Dale;
It should be the same as for any dog.
They can come into season as early as 5 months, usually aroung 8 months to a year  is normal.The cicly is called their season, and it lasts about 3 weeks.
They have 2 seasons per year.
You can bathe the dog during a season.
Charlotte