Cross Breeds

When do pomeranians or small dogs go into heat?

My pomeranian is being spayed on October the 5th but the vet is concerned she will go into heat. She was born March 17th, so is about 6 months old. Do smaller dogs go into heat earlier than bigger ones?

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1. Most females start their seasons anywhere between 5 months and a year with the majority starting around 6 months. I would try and get your girl in sooner for the spay.
2. No....females go into season generally between 6 month and a year for the first time. Some start later than a year and a very few start before that 6 month mark. It's possible your female could go in before her surgery, just have to keep fingers crossed that she won't.
3. No, actually toy breeds usually experience heat later. I have Yorkies , I've had them have their first heat at 11 months, one at 9 months & one of my females had her first heat at 14 months. Your dog can still be spayed while in estrus, so don't worry. The spay surgery will just be a little more expensive.
4. no i have a rottweiler she comes in heat every 6 months . Dogs come in season between 6 and 8 months hope that helps u
5. not that i am aware of.but if your vet is concerned better do it sooner rather than later. i did not let either of my females have their first heat before spaying. can't miss what you never had,you know.
6. Some females go into heat cycle before others and as young as 7 months,but most are around 12 months old before they have their first heat cycle.
7. All female dogs have heats unless spayed. the average is they staart at 6 months but some have it earlier and some have it later.