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I took my dog (Cora) downstairs to my other dog (Rocky) last night to have them try to conceive since it is her time. I didn't stay a watch them threw the night but I brought her upstairs like 4 hours ago and fed her and gave her water. I then proceeded to walk her and was outside for like 25 minutes and she didn't poop or pee and still hasn't to this time. Does this mean anything because she usually does her business pretty quick?

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I'm still shaking my head and am at a loss for words at the moment.

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what i was being serious!!

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What breed of dogs are Cora and Rocky and why are you wanting to breed them?

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they are rottweilers and we want Cora to experience having babies atleast once

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Why?

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Why not?? Maybe it was a wrong idea asking the question here because no one seems to be trying to answer it.

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Regardless of your ethics and choices about breeding, if your dog hasn't gone to the bathroom since some point yesterday, she needs to go to the vet ASAP.

While you're there, ask your vet to explain to you all the risks associated with pregnancy and whelping puppies (for your dog) and about all the responsibilities that it puts on *you*, what kind of care puppies need, etc etc etc.

Dogs don't generally care whether they "experience" pregnancy, they can live a happy, healthy life without it. Many humans do, too. Some (dogs and humans) end up having a horrible experience or being horrible mothers, or even dying in the process.

Some dogs shouldn't be permitted to have (or father) puppies due to genetic conditions that can easily be passed on, or due to physical limitations (heart conditions, previous injuries that could cause them pain in pregnancy, etc). Should you really want your dog to "experience" pregnancy, please discuss everything with a breeder and make sure that the stud that you choose will result in the least risk to your dog and produce the best quality puppies possible.

Take your dog to the vet to make sure she is physically ok with the lack of pottying. Do it NOW! Right this second.

Melissa

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You will find here that most of the member's are rescue workers. They feel that you should be out there recuing puppies and dogs instead of having them.

As for your question, I think you should phone your vet to ask if that is normal.

Best of luck!!!

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How old are your rotties?

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oh god, i thought i herd it all !!!!come to the rescue center it does not get any easier, i bet you scared the bjesus out of your girl and if she has not gone to the bathroom you need to get to your vet asap.

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I hope this is a :troll: .

Why would you want her to experience having babies?
Having puppies is EXTREMELY hard on most dogs, I hope you know what you're doing.
The people I've seen that don't have experience with puppies end up with malnourished mothers and sick or dead puppies because they don't know what kind of nutrition/medical care/birthing practices are needed to actually have a healthy litter.
As far as her not going to the bathroom, you should take her to the vet, especially since you're trying to have her concieve, as a sick or unsound dog should NOT be mated.
You should also be ready to spend a lot more time at the vet if your dog gets pregnant, or you might as well plan on having a lot of difficulties and sick or injured mother and pups without proper vet care.

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I'm sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your dog. I would at least call the vet to make sure that everything is okay considering she hasn't gone to the bathroom all day, that is not normal. It is normal for a dog that has been just bred not to go for about an hour or so after the mating, but this at least a half day or longer. So call and see what the vet suggests, most will give advice over the phone at no charge.

While I may not agree with choice you have made to breed your dogs, I do know that you will need help and support in the next few months while you are going through pregnancy, birth and raising the pups. I do have some expereince in this area as I am working with a breeder to to develop my interest in showing and perhaps breeding (not sure on that one yet. I've enjoyed learning and going through the process with her a few times, but I'm not sure I"m ready to take on the whole responsibility. I'd rather ask the questions and let her do the hard stuff. lol!). While I do work with a different breed the principals are the same. SO if you have any questions freel free to email me and I"ll answer the best I can. I can even ask the breeders I know, if I don't know the answer.

Good luck with everything and PLEASE updates us at let us know how your dog is doing and what the vet said.

P.S. You need to be downstairs to watch the breeding incase there are difficulties (ie. I have seen a mals penis get stuck out side the shaft after they separate and you have to manually get it back in. Also the can get stuck or hurt.) You also need to mark the dates on your calender so that you know when to expect the arival of your pups. It's usually around day 62.

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First of all, if your dog hasn't peed or pooped yet get her checked out by the vet. At the same time please talk to the vet about having her spayed right away. It is not too late. There are so many rottweilers in shelters and with rescue groups looking for new homes that we certainly don't need any more puppies on this earth.
Your dog need not experience the joy of birth. Believe me she will be much happier if she is spayed.

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Cora&Rocky,

Hi, I hope you were not put on the defensive by any of the comments here Speaking for myself, I can get quite upset when I hear that an animal's welfare is possibly at risk and don't always manage to get my concern across without starting a fight. Anyway, I stumbled across this video and had to stop myself from crying, then I remembered your post from earlier. I think you will probably feel sad when you see it too. Let us know how things go and what you decide to do. Good luck

http://www.nopuppymillscanada.ca/bruno_0002.wmv

[edit] Thought I should mention it's safe, not puppy mill pictures, just a simple and touching example of why we don't need more puppies

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Regardless of moral stance, you need to talk to a vet to educate yourself on breeding and possible complications.

As well, as stated in the sticky on this board, we can not diagnose what sounds as though it may be a serious complication which could threaten the life of Cora. If you have not already done so, please contact a vet ASAP.

As per policy re:emergency health issues, this thread will now be locked. Please update us with Cora's condition once she has been seen by a vet.

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