How can I know my 10 mo old puppy is pregnant?

Yes, a puppy can get pregnant if mated on her first season, which can occur anytime between 6-18 months of age. Has your girl been in season, and if so, has she mated?

It is very irresponsible, unethical, cruel & dangerous to let your dog mate & have puppies when she is barely grown herself - what breed is she? If I were you, I would get her speyed ASAP.

She can if she's been "in heat". Of course, if it's an accident I'd recommend consulting your vet quickly for things you can do for the puppy. I know for some middle/larger breed dogs it takes about 2 months for the puppies to arrive, so she will still be a puppy herself when the puppies are born, if she is pregent.

If you are thinking about breeding your dog, DO NOT. That would be very irresponsible and dangerous to such a young dogs health. If you fear you didn't get her spayed in time, then hopefully she isn't. Again, I recommend seeing a vet ASAP and finding out for sure & if not, schedule a spay appointment (If she is not "in heat" or been in it within the past few months, but your vet will be able to discuss it with you in greater detail).

You can not give her a pregnancy test. She needs to be taken to a vet asap. If she is pregnant, she will most likely need to have her litter aborted before the pregnancy progresses because having a litter that young can very easily kill your dog. Get her fixed or your male dogs junk cut. There is no reason that that happened if you have opposite sexed pets they should've been fixed before this became an issue.

I have to agree with everyone else on this one. A puppy doesn't just "become" pregnant. Something would have to happen, involving a male dog.. It is your responsibility, as the puppy's owner to make sure she is safe and things like pregnancy are prevented.

I will side with everyone else on this issue, get her to a veterinarian to find out, and have her Spayed ASAP!!

Can any one please tell me the safe age limit for older dogs to become pregnant?
My Jack Russel is 9 years old,
and I believe she is now pregnant for the first time.
She is a healthy and active dog.

Having a litter at such a young age is very bad! Also is breeding a 9 year old bitch... in both cases there is a very high chance your dog will die!!!!!

Please goldstar and coolieloache: Take your dog to the vet for an emergency spay ASAP!!!!!!

The SAFE age to breed a dog is between 2 - 6 years old (may vary depending on breed... ex: you would never breed a 6 year old great dane).
and a dog should ONLY be bred between these ages after undergoing FULL health testing including OFA, PennHip, CERF, Optigen, Brucelosis, etc. testing for infections, hip & elbow dyslasia, luxated patellas, cataracts, SAS, etc.
No tests = No breeding! Failed tests = No breeding!!!

There is more to breeding dogs then putting a male and female together... I have NEVER had an accidental litter and have owned intact (show dogs) for 16 years!

Indeed having puppies at that age is certainly dangerous for your pup. The only way I know of to be 100% sure if your pup is pregnant is to take her to the vet. If her tummy is enlarged it may be worms instead of a pregnancy. You should still definitely take her to the vet. ASAP

Yes is it possible for a 10 month old puppy to be pregnant. Unless you are experienced, there is no clear visual way to tell pregnancy. The best way will be to consult your vet,

Yes, a dog that is 10 months old can be pregnant if she had a heat cycle and was bred. Of course responsibility aside, don't worry about her. You can have the vet do a pregnancy test, but I have seen cases where a dog was bred at 7 months by accident (they didn't own a male) and had her litter just fine, NO problems whatsoever. I think everyone wants to scare you and down you for letting her breed, but even the best show breeders can have an accident like this. When they go into heat it means their bodies are ready, normally I wont breed on the first heat, but it can happen. I haven't heard of any dogs dieing just because they were pregnant on their first heat, ridiculous. If you have any doubts you should always consult your vet. There isn't any reason to spay her unless your vet feels the need to due to health problems if they already exist or if she's absolutely tiny. What breed is your girl?

Originally Posted by goldstar

How can I know my 10 mo old puppy is pregnant?

Maybe only your vet can give you some advice.

[Kingsbridge Cav]

I agree with Cranberry!
I wouldn't intentionally let a 10 month old dog breed for they are still a pup themselves. I do think it very harsh for the other posters to berate you for "letting" it happen. Some females in heat are terribly difficult to contain and sneak by you even if you have the best of intentions.
It is unhealthy for your pup to have pups and I would consult a vet to get a professional opinion on 1) is she really pregnant 2) do you proceed with the pregnancy 3) whether or not you want to spay. Remember, spaying is your decision and not that of someone else who has their own opinion. When you and your trusted vet come to a decision, you have made a wise choice.
As an afterthought, many dogs resorb fetuses if they are too young to carry. Consider what the wild canines would do. If bred on their first heat, nature would take care by resorbing, the litter would be whelped naturally or the bitch would not be able to handle it and not live to breed again. These are definitely some things you should consider, but don't take the criticism of others who aren't standing in your shoes.
I call an unwanted pregnancy a "hole in the fence"! It's not particularly desirable, but it is my responsibility when it happens. What happens from here out IS your choice, and responsibility. Chin up, there is lots you can do to help your pup.

I wouldn't intentionally breed a 10 month old bitch, either. Not because it's so dangerous for her, because I've known many more young bitches who did just fine than ones who had complications or died. I wouldn't do it because she wouldn't be old enough to have had all the health testing done that any responsible breeder does before breeding a bitch.

And I have to say this to some of y'all. Accidental breeding can happen, even if you're very careful, especially in young bitches. They can have a "silent" heat, and you sometimes don't realize the bitch is in heat at all. They (and the males) can be sneaky little hussies and slip out when you aren't looking. Or even when you are looking. If it's never happened to you, great. But don't berate someone if it happens to them. They call them accidents for a reason.

Yes it is possible. If you are concerned or thing your dog is pregnant, get her checked by a vet asap.

Originally Posted by Cranberry_Dachshunds

Yes, a dog that is 10 months old can be pregnant if she had a heat cycle and was bred. Of course responsibility aside, don't worry about her. You can have the vet do a pregnancy test, but I have seen cases where a dog was bred at 7 months by accident (they didn't own a male) and had her litter just fine, NO problems whatsoever. I think everyone wants to scare you and down you for letting her breed, but even the best show breeders can have an accident like this. When they go into heat it means their bodies are ready, normally I wont breed on the first heat, but it can happen. I haven't heard of any dogs dieing just because they were pregnant on their first heat, ridiculous. If you have any doubts you should always consult your vet. There isn't any reason to spay her unless your vet feels the need to due to health problems if they already exist or if she's absolutely tiny. What breed is your girl?

thanks for your post.
we just returned home to find our 11month old bitch,and our 30month old dog in the same room.
when we left 3 hours earlier they were in seperate rooms,but obviously one of them has opened 2 doors,1 of them inwardly,which neither of them has managed before!theyve never opened a door
shows how much desire theyve got huh!
reading earlier posts on this thread worried us.........
our dogs are whippets,and i dont believe the hype bout deaths from first season pregnancys,dogs can of course die in birth at any age.
and,domesticated as they are,they are still wild in instinct and nature.
an animal only comes into season when ready to carry.
i do understand concerns about first season pregnancys though,i personally think our bitch is quite immature,and i would never forgive myself for letting this happen should things be bad for her.
a vet will tell us to have the "morning after" jab im sure.............

Originally Posted by Kingsbridge Cav

I agree with Cranberry!
I wouldn't intentionally let a 10 month old dog breed for they are still a pup themselves. I do think it very harsh for the other posters to berate you for "letting" it happen. Some females in heat are terribly difficult to contain and sneak by you even if you have the best of intentions.
It is unhealthy for your pup to have pups and I would consult a vet to get a professional opinion on 1) is she really pregnant 2) do you proceed with the pregnancy 3) whether or not you want to spay. Remember, spaying is your decision and not that of someone else who has their own opinion. When you and your trusted vet come to a decision, you have made a wise choice.
As an afterthought, many dogs resorb fetuses if they are too young to carry. Consider what the wild canines would do. If bred on their first heat, nature would take care by resorbing, the litter would be whelped naturally or the bitch would not be able to handle it and not live to breed again. These are definitely some things you should consider, but don't take the criticism of others who aren't standing in your shoes.
I call an unwanted pregnancy a "hole in the fence"! It's not particularly desirable, but it is my responsibility when it happens. What happens from here out IS your choice, and responsibility. Chin up, there is lots you can do to help your pup.

thanks for your post too!
we are from accross the pond,and im struggling to understand what you mean when you say resorb.
do you mean like they abort or miscarry and resorb the placenta/feotus?
or something else?please answer
thanks.

Originally Posted by Kingsbridge Cav

I agree with Cranberry!
I wouldn't intentionally let a 10 month old dog breed for they are still a pup themselves. I do think it very harsh for the other posters to berate you for "letting" it happen. Some females in heat are terribly difficult to contain and sneak by you even if you have the best of intentions.
It is unhealthy for your pup to have pups and I would consult a vet to get a professional opinion on 1) is she really pregnant 2) do you proceed with the pregnancy 3) whether or not you want to spay. Remember, spaying is your decision and not that of someone else who has their own opinion. When you and your trusted vet come to a decision, you have made a wise choice.
As an afterthought, many dogs resorb fetuses if they are too young to carry. Consider what the wild canines would do. If bred on their first heat, nature would take care by resorbing, the litter would be whelped naturally or the bitch would not be able to handle it and not live to breed again. These are definitely some things you should consider, but don't take the criticism of others who aren't standing in your shoes.
I call an unwanted pregnancy a "hole in the fence"! It's not particularly desirable, but it is my responsibility when it happens. What happens from here out IS your choice, and responsibility. Chin up, there is lots you can do to help your pup.

fetal resorption........i understand now!

fetal resorption.
"early death of the embryo during the fetal period with lysis and complete resorption of all of the products of the conception. The dam resumes normal estral cyclicity after a period of anestrus while there is maternal recognition of the pregnancy. See also early embryonic mortality."

Yes she can be pregnant, and you can know by taking her to a vet, do diagnose pregnancy, or if your dogs is pregnant she will be very cranky and demanding then usual.she wil also eat a lot. her stomach will swell if its her first time her stomach wont be so big and nipples will get a little bigger. a dogs pregnancy will only last for two months.also if she is pregnant when she is about to give birth she will display nesting behavior, and look for a safe and comfy place to have her pups you can also feel and see the pups moving inside af ew days before shes due. she might chose your bed...lol. dont worry about what other people say. but if she is pregnant please take care of her or she might end up lossing some pups or all.

[sadie19kodie]

she is 9 mon. old will be 10 mon. on the 17th of dec. she was visiting her father and her brother who is a 3 year old small cocker mix. i have full custody of her and he took him... she was there for a whole weekend.. she comes back in heat so i'm thinkin he got her i am going to bring her in and i wasnt gonna let her breed until she is 2 1/2 years old.. i know alot about dogs and i know it can be bad for the insides of her little body but sometimes u cant help accidents.. i have heard of complications but i have never heard of just dying ... what about dogs in the wild or even the ones u see when u go through a reservation..? obviously there is no excuse good enough but for ppl to be telling ppl straight out it will kill ur dog is wrong.. ill admit there are some pretty stupid ppl out there who own animals but sometimes u cant help it... ...