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My 7-month puppy mated. Can she get pregnant on her first heat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 18 days old | 5 lbs

I have an 7 month Malti Poo and a 11 year old Min Pin. Can my 7 month get pregnant if she mated for the first time ?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on September 3rd, 2019

Yes Lola can, but she should not be mated just yet. It's not recommended to mate a dog on the first heat, you should wait until at least the second heat to give her time to mature physically and emotionally.

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