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What is gestation period?

Hi I was wondering what is gestation period? Do puppies get that or how old untill they do

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Answer #1

I think you’re getting “gestation period” and “heat period” mixed up…A “heat period” is kind of like the period girls get once a month, except with dogs it’s every 6 months (lucky them! :) )…a “gestation period” is simply a period of time…from a puppies conception to birth…

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Answer #2

The period of development in the uterus from conception until birth; pregnancy.

I think the dog should be at least 2-years-old before she becomes pregnant.

Answer #3

I agree with odal…on what gestation is…I hope no one breeds at 6-months of age just because she may go into her 1st heat at that age…( that’s like saying because a daughter goes on their period that it would be ok to have sex ) We all know that that is way too young for either…In my opinion, anywhere from 15 mons. & older…for a dog…I don’t know if your planning on breeding or not…hopefully if you r going to breed, I’m hoping u’d be a very responsiple one…dichihuahua

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