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Doc S i know your probably buisy or just over looked my post about conception but if you can help me i would appreciate it., if a dog is bread and she concives, she shouldn't be able to be bread by the same or another dog in the same heat cycle....but after how long, i was told 6 hours is this true or not.

Here is some info that may help.
Sperm can survive for up to 7 days in the females oviducts. The eggs must mature in the oviduct for 3 days before they can be fertilized. This leaves a window of opportunity for several days before and after ovulation for successful breeding. The peak of a females fertility occurs 3 days after ovulation. Multiple breedings are more likely than a single breeding to produce a pregnancy and may even have an influence on the size of the litter.
This is why a female may be bred by more than one sire and have a litter of pups that may have more than one sire.
Out of "The Dog Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook".
Hope this helps.
Sally

sally.. thanks it did help, where did you get your home vet book need to get one of my own.



Thanks again

Go to http://www.walmart.com and click on books. Enter the title.
I think is was about $22 including shipping. Wonderful book. Got lots of info in it. Every dog owner should have one. The best I have seen anywhere. Will get it in about two weeks I think. Maybe sooner.
Good luck!
Sally