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Why won't my female dog in heat let the male dog breed her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 9 years old | 60 lbs

My female dog is at her 11 day of heat, and won't let the male dog mount her.She has been at my house for 3 days now and wpshe plays with him,but when he's about to do it.She sits and stays like that.Today she is leaving (later) and I really want them to have puppies.What do I do?..

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on September 14th, 2017

Hi and thanks for your post. If Murci is not standing for the male, she is likely still in proestrus and not in estrus. Proestrus can last for a couple weeks and is marked with vaginal swelling and vaginal bleeding. You may need to wait a few more days until she will be behaviorally receptive to the male. I hope this helps! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

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    Answered By Ana M, DVM

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    Published on April 25th, 2019

    Thank you for submitting your question regarding Naughty. A dog will typically only be receptive to male dog when she is in the fertile phase of her heat cycle. She will not let a make dog close to her otherwise. I would not force her to be with this male if she is not receptive. When she is ready to breed, she will let the male mount her. I hope this information helps!

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