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My dog bred. How many days until she gives birth to puppies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | unspayed | 5 years and 7 months old

My dogs first Mate was on the 9th of July 2018, when will she give birth?

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Answered By Catherine Stecyk

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2018

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. The normal gestation period in dogs is approximately 63 days from conception, although this can vary by several days. This will be around September 10th for Sparks. I hope this is helpful!

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 6th, 2018

    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Dogs are pregnant for 60-63 days. If she only mated on 6/14 then she is due around 8/13-8/16. She could go a day or 2 earlier or even later. If she had other breeding dates then that extend the time frame. Write all the mating dates down. Have an X-ray done at your Vet around day 50 to see how many puppies will be born. Good luck!

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    Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

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    Published on May 28th, 2018

    The average length of pregnancy is 63 days. Keep in mind that it is never 100% sure that a dog will get pregnant after mating. I've put a couple of links to information that should be helpful to understand the mating process and pregnancy. https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/breeding-for-pet-owners-estrus-and-mating-in-dogs https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/breeding-for-pet-owners-pregnancy-in-dogs I hope that helps.

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    Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

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    Published on June 23rd, 2019

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! A dogs gestation period is 58-65 days. Sometimes only mating once is not enough to get pregnant. Also, we typically recommend waiting until the bitch is 2 years of age before breeding so their skeleton is fully mature. Good luck and kisses to Peaches!

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