Dog owners of female dogs have a lot they have to know: How long will my female dog's heat cycle last? When does my female puppy reach maturity? Is she hitting maturity faster? Is she ready to have a litter of puppies? Is she easier to train than my neutered male?

Whether your female dog is in heat, or ready to mate and breed or be spayed - she needs to be taken extra care of and given extra lovin's because things can get confusing for her. As her pet parent, it is your responsibility to know what is best for your female dog and what she can handle. In the articles below we discuss different things you need to know when caring for your female pup.