male sperm production

Question
can a female dog of 11 months get pregnant by as 5 month old male pup? It appears that she is in heat for the second time and I caught him humping on her. Is this all possible for her to get pregnant? Is he able to get her pregnant?

Answer
Hi Kyzzi,

Yes, a 5 month old male dog may be old enough to get a female dog pregnant. Dogs mature at different rates, just as people do. The average age a male dog goes though adolescence is at 6 months.

If by chance your female dog isn't pregnant, take this as the GIANT wake up call that it is, and get your female dog spayed, or the next time you may not be as lucky!

Best of luck,

Patti