Estrus is the stage of the reproductive cycle in which the dog can become pregnant; sometimes a dog that is in estrus is said to be in heat or in season. On average, puberty or sexual maturity is reached at about 6 months of age, but this can vary by breed.
A small scale enterprise is a privately owned and operated business, characterized by a small number of employees and low turnover. A small enterprise usually only shares a tiny segment of the market it operates in.
The definition of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises is updated to take account of economic developments since 1996 (inflation and productivity growth) and the practical lessons learnt. The new definition thus qualifies small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the concept of the microenterprise.It strengthens the efficiency of the Community programmes and policies designed for these businesses.he new definition thus qualifies small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and the concept of the microenterprise. It strengthens the efficiency of the Community programmes and policies designed for these businesses.