Pregnant behaviour

[katewinch]

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I wonder if someone could help. My very lovely energetic 5 year old sprocker was left to mate with my friends dog. We left them too for 2 days 3 days apart she’s a naturally slender dog. This was 6 weeks ago and she is displaying some strange behaviour. She is a little stockier. But over the last few days she has been even more needy than usual humping, scratching her bed (never done either before) and licking me (this is usual) I haven’t taken her to the vets to see if she is pregnant as I’m just hoping she might be. Is this the type of behaviour of a pregnant dog. I didn’t see them tie, but she was certainly allowing him and he was certainly trying. But we just left them to it! Any advice appreciated.

 

[Hemlock]

You won't know for sure unless you have her scanned, which IMO is a waste of money as it won't make her any more pregnant if she is and won't make her pregnant at all if she isn't. You've only 3 weeks to wait.

For anyone else reading (and NOT a criticism of OP) never ever leave a dog and bitch together on their own to mate. Some horrific injuries can result, and I know of a dog killed when the bitch bolted in the tie.

 

[sharon21]

You won't know for sure unless you have her scanned, which IMO is a waste of money as it won't make her any more pregnant if she is and won't make her pregnant at all if she isn't. You've only 3 weeks to wait.

For anyone else reading (and NOT a criticism of OP) never ever leave a dog and bitch together on their own to mate. Some horrific injuries can result, and I know of a dog killed when the bitch bolted in the tie.

Omg how did it result in death what exactly happened? I didnt realise that was dangerous

 

[Hemlock]

Do you know what happens in the tie? If not, research it (probably not family friendly so I'm not giving details). The bitch bolted in the tie and ripped the dog's guts beyond repair. Some bitches have been known to savage dogs too.

When putting dog and bitch together, for safety's sake each should be held, and a third person to make sure all goes as it should is very helpful. There's never been any problem when I've been involved because I always take great care - and I have helped with many matings.