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Silent or wolf seasons may be
more common than previously thought. As the largest pool of
experienced breeders in the world and an exceptional cross
section of carefully maintained breeds, your input is
particularly
credible. We ask breeder-readers to take a
minute to help other breeders and their vets to better
understand silent seasons.
Readers
with long-domesticated breeds
may question this
phenomenon but those in more primitive breeds are nodding in
agreement. It's common in wild canines, particularly when a
decline in the male population has occurred. A “silent” season is only
silent to human perception. The "wolf season" provides a
prolonged period of attraction before true estrus, thus ensuring a
higher number of male suitors.
Consensus and sample comments
will be shared with readers, the
Science & Advisory Board
Veterinary Theriogenoligists, subscriber vets, and of course,
veterinary websites.
In order to
be counted, you must enter your name,
primary
breed,
and if desired, kennel name.
If you are a veterinarian, please enter your professional
name.
Reply by inserting the
question number or copy the questions into an email, answer
them,
and then
EMAIL TO EDITOR.
Please limit your response to
each question to
20 words or less.
#1 - How many times have you
confirmed a silent season in one of your own bitches?
#2 - Was it a first season?
If not, has this bitch previously experienced a silent
season?
#3 – Approximately how long
did the attractive phase of her silent/wolf season last?
#4 - How many days or weeks
elapsed before she came into true estrus?
#5 - Was the bitch sent out
for breeding or at home to be bred to your stud dog?
#6 - Did she readily accept
the stud dog?
#7 - Did a litter result and
if so, how many pups were born?
Thank You for participating.
Results can be found here:
WOLF & SILENT SEASONS - ESTRUS CYCLES
IN THE DOG
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