Thanks to everyone who emailed. For those of you who mentioned a split heat you were right. I got my vet out of bed early this morning and into the office on his day off (he loves us LOL) and he checked her out and did some smears and then came in and announced she would probably be in standing heat in the next day or so. LOL I was quite embarrassed. I am much for up on male dogs but learning fast <<grin>>> I guess it is normal in adolescent dogs to have a split cycle. Since I had no intention of breeding her I didn't really pay close attention just moved her out to the training center for a few days and when River stopped wanting through the window when she was out in the exercise area I let the together and all was fine so back in the house she came. When the go out from in here they have a patio rather than straight on cedar mulch so when I saw the blood and the color that looked nothing like last time... My vet said that blood may have pooled a little inside and that would account for a darker color with a bit of clotting look to it. A lesson learned :0) Of course River wishes I hadn't found out! I am sure he was waiting eagerly LOL He isn't too happy I moved her back out to the training center! Karen Shirk, Executive Director 4 Paws for Ability, Inc. including 4 Paws GSD Rescue a 501C3 organization Taking the "dis" out of disAbility 253 Dayton Ave, Xenia, Ohio 45385 937-374-0385 Office 937-602-9448 Cell karen4paws@xxxxxxx www.4pawsforablity.org ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================