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My dog mated but didn't tie. Is she still able to get pregnant?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Japanese Chin | Female | unspayed | 3 years old | 10 lbs

how likely is it that my female dog is pregnant even if they didnt lock up when mating... ?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on January 23rd, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is possible for a female dog that is in heat to get pregnant even if they didn't tie. It all depends on whether the male dog ejaculated or not. You can run a pregnancy test and/or an ultrasound at 28 days or have an X-ray done at day 50. Write down the date when they mated. Dogs are pregnant for 60-63 days. I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on January 22nd, 2018

    A tie is not always needed for a successful mating. If the male "delivered", then there is a chance Beemar will become pregnant. To find out, have her examined in about 4 weeks. The veterinarian should be able to confirm pregnancy by palpation, blood test or abdominal ultrasound.

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