VMD 513: Pet animal Breeding, Management, Nutrition and Health Care (1+1)

PUBERTY

• The dog attains puberty at 6-12 months of age depending on the breed, plane of nutrition and management.
• In a few breeds it may be as long as 20-24 months for the appearance of the first oestrus.
• Puberty in free living stray dog sets in earlier than in pets and kennel dogs.
• Females mature earlier than the males of the same breed when reared under identical management.