When does a German Shepherd go into heat?
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A German Shepherd usually has its first heat at 6 to 8 months, but at this age it is not physically mature and not suited to breed; it is advised to wait until 1.5 years. During heat the female shows swollen vulva and bloody mucus, each heat lasting about two weeks.
Female German Shepherds heat twice a year, every six months; March to May and September to November are the main seasons.