Can dogs get pregnant when not in heat?

No a dog cannot get pregnant if it is not in heat. But a female dog will not stand to be bred if she is not in heat. And the male wouldn't try if she is not in heat. You can check with your vet about possible injections that prevent or disrupt pregnancy if you do not want her to be pregnant. read more

No a dog cannot get pregnant if it is not in heat. But a female dog will not stand to be bred if she is not in heat. And the male wouldn't try if she is not in heat. So if your dog was bred (tied) - she is in heat. read more

NO! Female dogs have four stages in their reproductive cycle, which denote their ability to breed, successfully fertilize, and birth puppies. We may be familiar with the term “in heat” or ovulating, but to veterinarians, being in heat or “season” is referred to as the “estrus” cycle. read more

Most of the time the dog will only bleed for a few days to a week but the heat period is actually 3-4 weeks long. After the female stops bleeding she can still get pregnant for another couple of weeks. read more