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Timing of oestrus and reproductive behaviour in Indian street dogs
Author(s) -
Chawla S. K.,
Reece J. F.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
veterinary record
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 99
eISSN - 2042-7670
pISSN - 0042-4900
DOI - 10.1136/vr.150.14.450
Subject(s) - citation , population , veterinary medicine , library science , sociology , medicine , demography , computer science
REPRODUCTIVE behaviour in the domestic dog (Canisfamiliaris) is normally believed to be non-seasonal (Reece 1991) with the bitch experiencing oestrus every seven months on average (Concannon 1991, Feldman and Nelson 1996). The interval between oestrus varies considerably between individuals and also between breeds (Bouchard and others 1991). With the exception of the basenji which has only one oestrous cycle per year (Feldman and Nelson 1996), this pattern is shown by all breeds of dog, including mongels, regardless of management