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Black Lab Pregnancy

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Question
My black lab is almost a year old and is pregnant. We are not sure what to expect and how far along she may be...

Answer
Get her to the vet for a check up.  She may have been injured in the mating and could be having other problems.  She is way too young to be pregnant.  The vet will explain the puppies will be due 63 days after the mating if you know when it was.  

It was highly irresponsible to allow her to become pregnant.  No responsible breeder breeds a dog before 2 years.  I certainly hope you have her spayed as soon as the vet will do it after the pregnancy.  I am very upset about the 10,000,000 dogs we slaughter every year for lack of homes.  Why didn't you have her spayed?  Failing to do so is very irresponsible.