Can a Dog get Pregnant when Not in Heat?

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No a female dog can not get pregnant when not in heat

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A canid needs to be going through her estrus cycle to bear puppies after a successful mating

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This is when her reproductive organs are fully active and hence can nurture the fertilized eggs

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Without this, the female won't be receptive to male advances and will get snappy when provoked continually

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Depending upon the breed, a female dog can go into heat twice or thrice a year

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The starting of their heat cycle is usually marked by Proestrus, also commonly referred to as canine menstruation

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The phase lasts for 7-10 days, after which the estrus cycle starts

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Understanding these phases of a female dog is very crucial as it can help you keep them safe from unwanted pregnancies

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