How long is the wearing time in dogs? Is there a general statement, even a guideline, or does it depend on different factors such as race, age, height or weight?
The essentials in brief:
- The pregnancy usually lasts 63 days
- The duration varies between 57 and 68 days
- Sperm can survive up to 10 days in the bitch’s body
The wearing time in dogs
Clearly, the question “How long are dogs pregnant” is unfortunately not answered. In fact, some factors play a role during pregnancy. As a rule of thumb one speaks of approximately 58 to 68 days.
Bitches do not necessarily become pregnant immediately after the breeding date. Rather, the male’s