"my miniature poodle is 6 1/2 months and she is in heat for the first time when will she be in

"my miniature poodle is 6 1/2 months and she is in heat for the first time when will she be in heat agian so she can breed? and also when will she stop growing?"

No Dog, Male Or Female, Should Be Bred Before They Are Two Years Old.

why? because 85% of heritable defects or diseases will show up by the 2nd B-day.

AND. do not forget that both M and F dogs need specific genetic testing to screeen for heritable and infectious disease =before= they are bred.

these include, AT MINIMUM:

* OFA or PennHIP radiographs of joints, including hips and knees in Poodles (hip dysplasia and patellar luxation are pretty common)

* CERF certificates: these are exams of the eye, performed by a board-certified specialist, NOT a regular vet; they are only good for 12 mos, so they need to be renewed every yr. Any breeding dog, M or F, should have a current CERF-certificate.

those are in all breeds; in addition, if the dog has never been shown and has no Championship, a breeder or judge or handler who is an expert in the breed should examine the dog and make sure that they meet the breed standard.

Ur own vet should do a thorough exam for any anomalies, like a heart-murmur, elbow fragment, or other physical problem that is heritable (any breed).

in POODLES:

Sebaceous Adenitis is a skin-disease that is heritable, ugly and painful; it can be fatal, or chronic and severe. the dogs have a very poor quality of life.