How Long Does It Take To Tell If Your Dog Is Pregnant?

You can not tell about the pregnancy in dogs immediately after mating. There are no pregnancy tests available for dogs. Pregnancy in dogs is only suspected after mating when she shows some signs after 3-4 weeks of mating. These signs can be of true pregnancy or false pregnancy. Dogs show following signs of pregnancy 3-4 weeks after mating.

1. Affectionate behavior
2. Loss of appetite
3. Reduced activities
4. Nipple growth

By noting these signs, pregnancy is suspected that is confirmed by the vet through abdominal ultrasound or palpation. There is no other procedure to confirm pregnancy in dogs. So, if your dog is showing these signs the take her to vet for confirmation.