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What happens if I don't breed my female dog every time she's in heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

What happens if I don't breed my female dog when she's in heat ?

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Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 30th, 2017

Hello, she returns to not being in heat until her next heat. Dogs do not need to be bred at every heat period. Hormonally, her estrus will drop and her progesterone will remain high for several months. During this time she cannot be bred until her next heat cycle. Hopes this helps.

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