Some larger dog breeds mature later. It could be from the bloodlines. Ask her breeder what is the average age that her female puppies have their first heat.

I have a line that unfortunately never has their first heat until 18-30 months ...

Dude, are you kidding me? QUIT SPAMMING! This is a PUPPY SELLING website last I checked NOT Sports Cards that no one even cares about. Get a life and PLEASE DO NOT MESSAGE ME AGAIN!

Do they know what she is bred with? They may have been able to tell a little bit on how far along she is, but you would have to speak with the vet that did the xray. Normal gestation is 9 weeks and it goes by very quickly. You will probably have pu...

Saying you have an "aggressive" puppy under 20 weeks is like saying you have an "aggressive" (human) baby under a year old. You do need to get a handle on things with socialization and firm training-- but deal with it. Personalities are different. ...

They can die just after a c-section. I guess ask your vet what you are comfortable with. If I have a bitch that is on her last litter, or I don't want to breed again I ALWAYS have them spayed on the table during the c-section.

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Exactly. Just a regular c-section can prolong milk coming in for a day or two.

Out of so many puppy births there are bound to be deformities, just like in humans, and all other animals from insects through whales. Some just don't form right.

I made this post just last fall and even though the rules are "supposed" to be changed, the judges are not following through with it. Horses were hopping around, looking LAME. Heads were not at all level they were down around the knees, just like t...

you need some extensive vet help, seriously. Best wishes for the baby.

Yeah, well that is a pretty elitist thing to say. 4-H is SUPPOSED to be children working with their own project animals. Not whose parents can afford the most expensive horse, trainer and tack. It is disgusting in my opinion.

My daughte...