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Maltese tied with 2 different Male Maltese

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Question
QUESTION: Hi, is there a problem with my female Maltese?  I kept my male Maltese away while I breed my female with another male. I have been successful in keeping them apart until today.  I was not quick enough when I let them out to go potty.  What is the end result?  Will there be pups from 2 Maltese or one.

ANSWER: Hi Lusanne

No problem with your female,she's just doing what nature intended.

The end result will be pups with one mother and 2 fathers.  DNA testing can confirm parentage.

Good luck.

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QUESTION: So... that means she could have a pup or puppies from both fathers.  The first tie with the first male was on Saturday, Dec. 8th and with the 2nd male today Dec. 12th, would I still count the 64 days from Saturday the 8th for whelping?  Thanks so much.  Merry Christmas.

Answer
I would split the difference and count the 10th of December as day 1.

It takes 7 days for a eggs to ripen, and sperm can live 5 days.  So let's say that your female released her eggs the 8th but, you have to account for those extra days.

Good luck, and a safe and Merry Christmas to you too.