Mixed Breeds

**DIANESDOGS** · 03-07-2006, 08:18 AM

Can it???

**CathyBogart** · 03-07-2006, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by DIANESDOGS

Can it???

Yes it can, and it is.

Copy-pasted from gemini's link:

Q: Is it possible for one litter to contain puppies from two different male dogs?
A: This is possible. Although each ovule can only be fertilized once, in each heat stage a lot of ovules mature, which is why it is possible for a female dog to become impregnated from several different male dogs if she has copulated with more than one. If you are intending for your female dog to become impregnated, it will be necessary to keep the dog away from other dogs until the heat stage has completely ended.

**dab_20** · 03-07-2006, 04:59 PM

Oh, wow I never knew that!!

I believe it. It can happen with rabbits, so why not dogs? I think it's kind of irresponsible if people do that, though.

**.sarah** · 03-07-2006, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by dab_20

Oh, wow I never knew that!!

I believe it. It can happen with rabbits, so why not dogs? I think it's kind of irresponsible if people do that, though.

For mixed breed dogs and purebreds that aren't breeding quality, yes.

But most breeders do it for a good reason. If their bitch has already had two litters and they want this to be the last one, yet they have found two studs who equally balance out her faults, then they could both be bred to her this time since it will be her last litter.