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My female Boxer just had a puppy on February 16th. We plan to keep her away from or Male boxer until puppy is 8 weeks old. This is her first puppy so I don't want her to get pregnant again to quick I want her to have some time. How soon will she go in heat again. How soon will they have puppies again after giving birth. What would you recommend as a good waiting period to let her and the puppy around the male?
Am I reading this right? "A puppy"? Just one puppy?
If so, that is highly unusual...
She will come in heat again 5-6 months- so keep a calendar on her and watch for signs starting the 5th month.
They can get pregnant each and every time they are in heat- twice a year.
I hope she was at least 2 years old. Having puppies any younger is not good on her.
Do not let her have another litter for 2 years.
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Jannie Balliett
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