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When Do Dogs Become Pregnant? A female dog is said to be "in heat" when she is ovulating, ready to breed and get pregnant. Dogs can go into heat as early as 6 to 8 months of age, so if they do and have sex with a male dog when they are in heat, they may become pregnant even though they are still growing. Pet parents sometimes miss the first heat cycle, therefore many veterinarians recommend spaying the animal at 6 months of age to prevent unintended pregnancies. Depending on the dog's age, size, and breed, different heat cycles occur....