May 23, 2011
Can you tell me how long it takes for my female to have puppies after she is bred?
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Can you tell me how long it takes for my female to have puppies after she is bred? ![Cindy](https://leerburg.com/Photos/articles/authors/cindyrhodes.jpg)
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The normal gestation is 62 days, but there are extenuating circumstances. Semen can live in a female for up to 5 days after breeding. Which means that a female could get bred to a male and not get pregnant until 4 or 5 days after the breeding. If you ask a vet they will refer to their text books and tell you that the time can vary from 58 to 70 days after a breeding before a female whelps her litter.
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