Bitch Receptive

Question
Hi,
I have a breed quality Australian Bulldog. She has been mated to another Australian BUlldog. If she has fallen pregnant will she still be receptive to other dogs? we tied her on the 10, 12, 14th day and on the 17th day she tied with m,y Fixed male dog. does this mean she isnt pregnant or will still be receptive wether she is pregnant or not?

Answer
Hi Amie

A season for a female can last 21 days.  She becomes pregnant when her eggs are fertilized. For that to happen she has to ovulate.

Some females ovulate different, some sooner, some later.  She was bred on the 10th - 14th, but she may not have be ovulating, or ready to conceive until the 15th or 17th.  But no need to panic.  Eggs take 7 days to mature and sperm can live for 72 hours.  

A female used for breeding should always be kept away from all males (except the intended stud) for her entire season, just in case.  

It's too soon to tell if she is or if she isn't pregnant or not. Now you have the hardest part, the waiting.

Good luck