Pregnant dog

People are working out assumptions based off the genetic traits of the parents and the very generic definition of what is an XL Bully.

It's literally nothing to do with this thread at all. What is the point of this thread is the dog getting appropriate veterinary care, attention and medical support.

The puppies may well meet the criteria. But of course you won't know until they are born. I know someone with a Dogue de Bordeaux mix (can't remember the other dog), and it meets the criteria. It is a vast dog, and weighs more than I do.

several people have said that crossing these 2 types of dogs will produce puppies that look very like XL bullys, and given that the definition of an XL buly is done by what they look like, not their genetics, there is a high risk of them being classed as such.
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Op XL bullies would somehow get shoehorned into a thread about a pregnant chihuahua 🤣

IDK Isn't it an offence to breed let alone sell XL Bully puppies?

Hence the 'accidental' mating

OP, this is a really touhg postion to be in.

You need to start thinking about who'se name is on the house? Do you have to leave, or can you kick him out? How are you going to get him to leave?

You can't have 10 baby XL type dogs around a baby and a newborn.

I misheard heard her - it s Cane Corso's that are not recognised, so my post still stands.

Dogue de Bordeaux is a recognised kennel club breed but tbh it’s irrelevant to this convo (just slightly concerning a vet nurse is giving out wrong information ..if in doubt, keep quiet or google..www.thekennelclub.org.uk/search/breeds-a-to-z/breeds/working/dogue-de-bordeaux/)

OP, you have to stop absorbing any responsibility for this right now. You have nothing to feel guilty about. It's not your doing, it's not even your dog. Yes, I understand you love the dog and you may feel sorry for her but not guilty! The only person who should feel guilt and shame is your partner.

Absolutely - literally was about to post the same. I think the risk of cane corso crossed with DDB pups ending up fitting XL bully type is significant. Really not a sensible idea.

OP, just had a interesting conversations with my DD, who is a vet nurse. She has pointed out the Douge de Bordeaux (sp?) are not recognised in this country by the British Kennel Club. If you google bulldog types, they come up. These puppies will be classified as an XL bully. XL Bully is not a breed but a list of requirements, such as height, etc. It is illegal to breed them, so if he is shopped to the police, there is a chance you could get this pregnancy stopped now.

If you love this bitch, you want to stop this pregnancy. DD has pointed out that a large breed will be a VERY expensive CC, more than 2K and they bleed a lot more, so her life is at risk. The fact that she has been bred to a dog much bigger than her means massive puppies with a much higher chance of getting stuck in the birth canal, so you can pretty much guarantee a CC is going to required, with a huge risk to mother and pups.

Please also research DCM, which is dilated cardio myopathy, which is pretty much a breed trait in the father and average life expectancy is four to six.

As I said, he is a selfish, greedy prick, with no concern for anyone but himself. Do whatever you have to protect yourself and your children from this idiot. He KNOWS he is in the wrong, hence the lying.

Really feel for you OP. The puppies will be huge. Also just have a look on the usual pet selling sites. Puppies don't go as quick as they did in lockdown. If she has a big litter you can't guarantee that once they hit 8 weeks old they will all fly out the door you coukd end up having alot of them in the house for another couple of months and they grow quick. For your own sanity I think you need to evaluate your options and leave him to deal with his own mess. I'm guessing he will want to keep one aswell adding to your stress

Good luck with that - pleased to hear you're getting some proper support

Your partners behaviour is truly beyond belief particularly with the challenges you already have had to contend with

Take good care

Because of your previous PPP are you getting extra support in this pregnancy from perinatal mental health? If not, it might be a good idea to let your midwife know about your difficulties at home - you really need to look after yourself and your 2 little ones especially as it seems your partner is being so selfish and putting you and your family at risk

Also confide in supportive family and friends

Yeah he's done that on purpose. I wouldn't want anything to do with a man breeding these giant dogs. What ever for? Abort and spay, or I would walk away - not safe animals to have around kids.

He has done this deliberately, OP. Funny how it wasn't a mongrel or a Labrador she got knocked up by. As PP have pointed out, a LOT can go wrong. Even if it goes well, you still need to give her a lot of help, she won't just 'do it all herself'. Homes will also be very hard to come by. The amount of dogs being surrendered to shelters is on the increase with the COL. He really is a selfish, stupid prick. All this when you are pregnant, I am so sorry. x

You need to stick up for yourself and your children OP, please.

I know these dogs have a bad rep and for good reason a lot of the time. I also know there are some genuinely soft, gentle, loving ones out there but a pregnancy or even phantom could really mess with her, she could become really guarded, protective, miserable and uncomfortable. Your partner is putting you all in danger.

That's without going into the sort of scum that would be interested in these puppies and the shitty lives they could end up with, if you all get that far with no issues beforehand.

Problem is op can’t just take someone’s else’s dog to the vets for treatment she’s not the registered owner they didn’t even jointly get this dog it predated her.

Odds are now as well he will of rang the vets himself and make it perfectly clearly nobody but him has authority to carry out any medical decisions for her.

Sorry your partner is a irresponsible knob head op