can a female dog get pregnant if she was not in heat?

Answer 1

NO

Answer 2

The answer is No.

But.... there is always a but *lol*

Some females can go into what is called "Silent Heat" i.e. there are no outward signs of heat, so you don't notice until it's to late and they are mated.

Or

Some females have an extremly long "Standing Heat". Which is the time that they will allow a stud to mate with them. Most females bleed until around day 7 and are ideally bred at 8-10 days (sometimes more depending on breed, size, and individual dog). There are some females that will stay in Standing Heat for as long as 28-30 days!!!!

So if niether of those are the case, then no the female will not get pregnant when she is not in heat.

Answer 3

The short answer is no. A dog's heat cycle is when she actually ovulates, usually about halfway through it although some females are receptive (time during a heat when they will accept a male) earlier and some later. The information below next to the *** will explain it better. It is copied and pasted from the site listed. I disagree with only confining for three weeks. There are females that are still receptive until four weeks so IMO it is better to keep her away from males for 4-5 weeks. Also, there are silent heats where you wouldn't see any physical signs of a heat cycle and the dog COULD get pregnant. The only way to know your dog is having one is to either know when she cycles (no guarantee though) or to have an intact male around (not recommended).

*** General Information

Estrus ("heat") is the mating period of female animals. When estrus occurs, animals are said to be "in heat" or "in season." Dogs generally have their first estrous cycle at 6-12 months of age. Some females of the large breeds, however, may not have their first estrus until they are 12-24 months of age.

The complete cycle takes about 6 months, resulting in 2 estrous periods each year. Individual variation occurs, but a given female's pattern tends to be repeated regularly.

The estrous cycle can be divided into 4 stages:

1. Proestrus: This stage begins with the appearance of vaginal bleeding. It normally lasts from 4 to 9 days. Male dogs become very interested in the female; however, she will not yet mate with them.

2. Estrus: This is the stage in which the female will accept the male and conception can occur. The vaginal discharge is more yellowish than bloody. Ordinarily, the stage lasts for 4 to 13 days. Your female will stand still and hold her tail to the side when you touch her back or a male dog tries to mount.

3. and 4. Metestrus and anestrus: These 2 stages are periods of ovarian activity, but with no significant outward signs. False pregnancies frequently occur during metestrus.

Some Important Points

* You should consider your pet to be "in season" for 21 days: 7 days coming into heat, 7 days in heat, 7 days going out. Though conception is most likely during the middle 7 days, Mother Nature doesn't always follow the rules. Confine your pet for the entire 3 weeks.

* Remember that the above information is general. Not all females follow these patterns. Consult with the doctor if your pet does not seem typical. Sometimes, cycling problems can be an early warning of more serious problems, and the sooner they are dealt with, the better.

Answer 4

No, she can only become impregnated if she is in estrus..about a week to 11 days after blood-tinged discharge begins, and continuing for a week more or less, following. That is the only time there is an egg to be fertilized...Keep her away from all intact males for the three week period, from beginning of the bleeding.

Answer 5

No,she cant.A female has to be in season in order to get pregnant.She will be in season for at least 3 weeks,during that time-around the 2nd week,she will accept the male-thats when you have to look out.Before and after that,she usually wont accept the male,and if the male tried to mate with her-she would fight him.

Answer 6

No she can't. Also they have to be like a week into their heat cycle in order to be at their highest rate for pregnancy.

Answer 7

no, however if she is in heat she can get pregnant by different dogs!

Answer 8

No, she can`t, it is a 6 month period, inbetween heats, if she was born in Jan. 07, then her 1st heat wouldn`t be till July 07, then again in Dec.07 etc. etc.

Answer 9

Not that I know of!

Answer 10

i dont know

Answer 11

No.