How Often Can a Dog Breed?

How often a dog should be bred is based on the kind of dog and the size. The average breeder can breed the dog every three months after it has given birth. The dog can be bred after it is one year old.

  1. When to Breed Your Dog

    • You can only breed your dog when she's in heat. Depending on the dog, the number of times she goes into heat is about four times a year. She will be in heat for three weeks.

    Between Breeding Periods

    • After your dog has puppies, she may become pregnant again in three months. It is unlikely she will become pregnant during the nursing period.

    Age

    • There is no age limit to when your dog will stop having puppies. Your dog's fertility will decline over time, but there is no set age.

    Same Litter

    • When your dog has puppies, those puppies can have puppies together as well.

    Determine When Your Dog Goes Into Heat

    • There are ways to detect when your dog will be in heat. Your vet can perform a microscopic examination of vaginal cells to inspect the cells and number.