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puggle pregnant

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QUESTION: my 11 month old puggle got pregnant accidently, although i took precautions to avoid it. she found her way to the male beagle downstairs. her nipple are enlarged, her vulva is swollen and she is very tired, which is unlike her. i am very nervous about this situation she has gotten in because of her age any information  about what i can and should do to make sure this goes well for her would be appreciated. how long would her pregnancy be where she is so young i read in dogs it is 60 to 65 days but is it different where she is so young? my family is going on vacation from May 2 to May 10 to florida  her first time she got stuck with the beagle was on March 18  although i do have a dogsitter, i am nervous about going on my trip. also would the pup or pups be beagle, pug, or puggle. she is puggle father is purebread beagle?

ANSWER: Hi Lyn

Was she bred more than once?  

60 - 65 days is gestation. So the week of the 19th of May, she should be due.

The pups are crosses.



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QUESTION: thank you for your quick response she got to the beagele 3 days in a row about 3 times a day we had a gate up the gate still stood so we're assuming she jumped over on the times we caught them was about 6 or 7 but knew better than to try to separate them. what does the pups being crossed mean? pug body beagle head? lol! we r going to florida may 2 to the 10 she will have a dog sitter but with my other dog lily does that sound okay to still go?

Answer
It's a personal choice, but if I had a young female getting to whelp her first litter, I'd be sitting by her side the entire time.

If you can't control her when she's in season, I would consider having her spayed at the first opportunity. Breeding changes the personality of a female, and it may be tough placing unwanted pups.