Pregnant dog

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AIBU? So my partner came home last night and told me he thinks the dog is pregnant (by another dog from his work that I thought was neutered) I was absolutely livid and told him I am not having a litter of puppies at home because he is at work all day and I will be the one looking after them. We had a massive row over it and I get told I'm selfish.

So the reasons I don't want to are, she's a big dog and likely to have a big litter, I have a 6 month old baby and am pregnant, I've just spent the last 3 years overcoming psychosis and getting my mental health back on track and I feel this would be a massive trigger for me.

He's saying I wouldn't have to do anything as the mum would but I just don't think that's true. Please tell me if I'm in the wrong? It's like he's done it on purpose

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

Hence the 'accidental' mating

I don't understand where you're getting xl bully from? There is no xl bully involved here

Op XL bullies would somehow get shoehorned into a thread about a pregnant chihuahua 🤣

@HateSpewingTurnip I was waiting for it to be honest which is why I didn't write what breed she was in the op as I know how people think when hear particular breeds

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.
(krustykittens and namelessnancy)

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.

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.

I've decided to remove myself from the situation and the relationship unless he gets it sorted so not really my problem anymore I feel absolutely awful and guilty for the dog but I don't see any other way around it. Putting myself and my children first

Is she chipped? Given how irresponsible he sounds, she might not be, so could you take her to another vet than the one you usually use, get this sorted and chip her?

I will report him as I don't see him going about it properly just because of the way he reacted with me so hopefully she is well looked after

Thank you! The point is, OP, that if your idiot of a partner thinks he is anticipating the next must-have breed now that an XL bully ban is in place, he could be in for a very nasty shock. So while him and his mate are no doubt thinking they are quids in the money they will make from these pups, it is highly likely that they will find they cannot sell them, and will be left with a huge vet bill after a CC. Can you afford it? Will his mate pay half the vet bills, seeing as this was an 'accident'? Has he talked to a vet about any of this or does he think nature is going to deliver him a big pay day for free?

Good choice. Hard, but the right one. Good luck to you.

@murasaki she is chipped

Ah right , I was trying to think laterally, but you've made your decision, and for what it's worth, I think its the right one for you and your kids.

Again, you have no need to feel awful or guilty, you do not create this situation. You are absolutely right to say you do not want to deal with it, whatever the outcome, even if you had not had your health problems. Please do not let his mistakes burden you any more than they should. You need to take care of yourself.

The house is in my name thankfully so will be pretty easy moving forward I hope

@krustykittens thank you so much

That's very good news.

Scaring this idiot with the thought that it might not be the pay day he hopes for MIGHT make him get the dog the care she needs. It's worth a try.

Good for you OP. I think it will be too dangerous for your children to stay. I also think other pp are correct that he is illegally breeding. You've said she's a big dog and dogues are even bigger (I think).

The XL from Blue Cross
which includes the size of their head and muzzle, their build, and the height and length of their body. Breed name, genetics and parentage are not considered.
The government has confirmed that the minimum height specified is a necessary requirement to meet the XL bully type specifications. The height should be measured from the ground to your dog’s withers (the top of the shoulders). For adult males this is from 20 inches, and females from 19 inches. Dogs that do not meet this height requirement will not be typed as an XL bully. If they do, they should be assessed against the rest of the specifications.

If your dog is another established breed such as those recognised by the UK Kennel Club with some similar characteristics to an XL bully, you do not need to worry about the ban, however crossbreeds might be affected.

Together 3 years and pregnant on your second child with a cane corso in the house.

@Starbarr07 please remove your judgey self from the post. Thank you 😌

Well that's the facts. Very irresponsible.

Yes, that's unhelpful , the OP is trying to deal with a situation that already exists. And has made a sensible choice.