I think I got some answers from reading this post...
But...just to clarify, since I think things maybe different with this breed than other dogs, I'd like to hear some experiences and thoughts from people with experience
1. What seems to be typical for a CSV - coming into heat once a year, or twice a year...or every 8 months?
2. How long is a typical heat cycle in a CSV?
3. Are heat cycles affected by temperature/climate?
4. In other breeds, it is considered bad to breed during the first heat, but other breeds also come into heat much earlier (I think...my oldest CSV is 16 months, and still has not had hers...). Is it considered safe to breed with a first or second heat cycle with the CSV?
5. What is considered a "safe" age to do a first breeding with a female CSV (if health tests are clear)?
6. Is there a "normal" time between the first signs of bleeding, and when the female CSV will accept a male?
Thanks for any answers!
Marcy