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Question by cat
Submitted on 2/23/2004
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how do you tell when your chihuahua is pregnant



Answer by Tanisha
Submitted on 2/27/2004
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Around 4-5 weeks along she will get a bigger, harder tummy. The most popular signs are hard tummy, puppy movement at about 5 weeks along, eating more, being more picky, peeing more due to enlarged uterus, digging, getting lazier, laying around more, and a possible temperament change. The first signs don't come until about 4 weeks along sometimes later. I really need to warn you that chihuahuas due mostly to their size often have birthing complications that if not dealed with correctly can lead to death of the pup and/or the mom. You need to know how to take care of your dog and know how to tell she is ready for labor so you can be with her. You also need to know what to expect during labor so if something goes wrong you can call the vet. Sometimes the situation is too serious to waste precious time to call and wait for the vet so it would be a good idea to know what to do in certain situations. Answers to all these and more on whelping/stages of whelping you can find on http://www.hilltopanimalhospital.com/reproduction.htm
Your dog can show all the signs of pregnancy and not be pregnant sometimes. It is called false pregnancy and it can now be ruled out by getting a test at the vet called repro check. ($20-$30) Chihuahuas and all pregnant dogs are very delicate in their pregnant/whelping/nursing time so if you have any questions don't hesitate to email me at stanisha@aol.com
For the sake of your dog please don't breed again until you know all you can about breeding, pregnancy, whelping, puppy care, etc. There are so many pros and cons that could lose of save a life. Good luck!!! Tanisha

 

Answer by chimama
Submitted on 3/18/2004
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Tanisha is So Right!  I'm glad to have another voice on the board that recommends against casual breeding.  Please, don't breed your dog unless you are very knowledgeable, and have your dogs fixed if they're not going to be bred.  It's so much kinder to the animals.

 

Answer by Krissy
Submitted on 4/12/2004
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I just found out that my chihuahua is pregnant and my neutered male has to be the father. Someone gave him to me and told me that he was neutered and i didnt know ne better (never said I was smart) I am taking her to the vet on friday for an X ray and app. Due date. I am so scared for her. I dont know anything about puppies but i am having her spayed as soon as she has the puppies. Any advise?

 

Answer by angel
Submitted on 4/20/2004
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i dont no so please HELP ME

 

Answer by nicoismychi
Submitted on 7/12/2004
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i know that when my moms chi is pregnant i semms like one day she just gets fat and two weeks later bam puppies

 

Answer by Devi
Submitted on 7/14/2004
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i am about to breed my chihuahua's i have a red male (gorgeous) and a white female..
i was wanting to breed my male with my other female(chocolate female) but i cant do to her hernia but i am working on getting that fixed VERY soon!!she needs the surgery!!
but once we do then we can breed her BUT the little chocolate female is related to my male, they have the same father.. i hear thats not good to breed them when their related like that, is it or not? please let me know!!!

 

Answer by iluvmydixie
Submitted on 8/17/2004
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i have a 2 year old chi, named dixie, last year she got preg while i was on holidays, the ppl who were 'watching' her said she got preg from their chi...but she had complications at birth, the puppy was too big!! it was just stuck, i took her to the vet, they had to do a c-section on her to get it out, i almost lost her, the puppy died of stress, and it was not a chi, the vet said dixie must have got preg from a rotty or something, the pup should have been about the size of a 2fingers, instead it was the size of a hotdog bun. anyways, that was last summer, now this summer she went into heat, once again while we were on holidays, the house she stayed at also owns a chi, how can i tell if my chi is preg? is this safe for her?

 

Answer by janet j
Submitted on 8/19/2004
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well my dog has been feeling down for a while she doesnt eat her eyes look sad and her eyes cry so do u think she could be pregnat

 

Answer by chicrazy101
Submitted on 8/31/2004
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You should never breed dogs that are in the same family blood line it is wrong and could create many unwanted health concerns .Before you decide to breed you definetly should read books and do the research speak with a breeder thats knows!!!!!!!

 

Answer by chasper
Submitted on 9/4/2004
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i have two chihuahuas and i am planning on breeding them but for family only but I'm not sure how it all works so if any one has any advice please e-mail me at chasper14@hotmail.com

 

Answer by desperate
Submitted on 10/23/2004
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how do i know if my chihuahua is pregnant

 

Answer by Rachel
Submitted on 10/25/2004
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NO!!!! do not breed the dogs who have any comon ancesstors!  You will get retarted puppies if thier is any hint of family blood in the mating couple!  Your puppies will run into walls and not be trainable or they may not even eat food... it is just not good to have any family relation at all when breading any dogs!

 

Answer by Annie
Submitted on 10/28/2004
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I hope you only breed her with a Vets okay!

 

Answer by DIVIDED
Submitted on 11/6/2004
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DONT DONT DONT BREED YOUR DOGS IF THEY ARE RELATED! DOGS DIE THIS WAY. IT IS NOT HEALTHY AND WILL NOT ONLY KILL PUPS BUT  YOUR MOMMA DOG COULD AS WELL. FIRST HAND SIGHT HAS SHOWN ME TOO MANY PRECIOUS PUPS WHO DIE DURING OR AT BIRTH. I'VE HEARD MANY TIMES THAT IT IS "NORMAL" FOR A PUP OR TWO FROM A LITTER TO DIE. THIS IS A BOLD FACE LIE.  

 

Answer by kris006
Submitted on 11/10/2004
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this is not a answer but a question that i have of my own. I was wondering how you can tell if a chihuahua is having a fake pregnancy. Please help it would mean a lot. Thank you.

 

Answer by Amy
Submitted on 11/26/2004
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If you inbreed your dogs any genetic defaults are more likely to show up in the puppies.  I wouldn't suggest it.

 

Answer by thevampyremystik
Submitted on 11/26/2004
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by the way all.. if you are looking for signs your chi is preg but there are none ... dont despair. my chi was bred 30 days ago and no signs at all till yesterday she just blew up shes so big now. and i can feel the pups .

 

Answer by rayray
Submitted on 12/2/2004
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Well inbreeding is not suggested because of the chance of birth defects but normally one generation inbreeding 99 times out of 100 is usually completely harmless so that would be a judgement left up to you now that you know the risks

 

Answer by 1253
Submitted on 12/10/2004
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do not breed the two chihuahuas if they are related. it could cause problems giving birth.

 

Answer by Nick
Submitted on 12/10/2004
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no your never suposed to do that because if you do the babys will be dumb dogs

 

Answer by Ashley
Submitted on 12/17/2004
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how many  times can you have sex to get pregnant.

 

Answer by Ray
Submitted on 12/28/2004
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Since your two dogs have the same father that would be inbreeding which no person should do to their helpless animals. It can lead to deformities in your puppies.

 

Answer by Jess
Submitted on 1/12/2005
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hey... i have a tiny chihuahua. she is only .5 lbs. and i heard that's not good for birth. some1 told me when they're small it will more than likely kill them when they give birth... is that true?!!! :(
also, my dog and her brother mated... ew. will that affect the puppy's?
please respond if you know anything. thnx.

 

Answer by tink
Submitted on 1/17/2005
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I'm glad you asked, it can be very harmful to your dogs if you breed related dogs. It is called inbreeding, and can result in unhealthy babies. Good luck with you white female though!

 

Answer by Hannah
Submitted on 2/21/2005
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   HI!
My little chihuhua escaped from the house and I didn't know. When I came back from work, she came out with a stray male chihuahua. I am caring for him right now, but I don't know if my chihuhua is going to be pregnant or not. When I took the male chihuahua in, my female one snaps and bites him whenever the male comes to me. It looks like my dog is jealous. But even though they don't really like each other, but live together, will they have puppies?
How long do I have to wait to find out??
PLEASE LET ME KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!
I am very worried for my little dogs!
HELP ME

 

Answer by dessp
Submitted on 3/2/2005
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I just got a miniature dachshund about a month ago from a breeder. Within the last few days I have noticed many changes in her and my only guess is that she may be pregnant. Her nipples have got a little harder, she was vomiting the other morning and she has got a little fatter. She also has been digging a lot, which I read may be a sign of pregnancy, she has been sleeping a lot lately and has been very loving towards my boyfriend and I. I plan on making an appointment with the vet just to double check, but does anyone have any suggestions or may have a better idea if my little girl is pregnant or not?? Any help at all will help. THANKS!!!!

 

Answer by sondra
Submitted on 3/28/2005
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I am looking into breeding my chihuahuas, but I don't know enough about it yet, before I do I want to find out all the info. Does anyone know of any web sites that tell you a lot about it? And that are accurate? Please let me know, I am not having much luck.

 

Answer by feefeedogs
Submitted on 4/14/2005
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I have a Chinese crested girl dog. I am thinking about buying another one from the same breeder they will have the same father different mothers can I breed them?

 

Answer by Kara
Submitted on 5/19/2005
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Ummm, Krissy, it is quite obvious if boys aren't neutered...they still have their testicles. does yours? if not, could your girl be having a false pregnancy?

 

Answer by SV
Submitted on 5/24/2005
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That would be a bad mistake. Ofton times the pups will have to endure bad reprocussions. When I was just starting out, many many years ago. I purchased a Doxie from a breeder. Supposedly legit. At 4 months old I lost the pup to seizers and convulsions. With some testing, (had to make sure it wasn't poison) we found that she was genetically unstable. Either brother/sister cross or parent/son or daughter cross. You can do this type of breeding 3 generations removed, but only to the betterment of the breed, pulling a certain characteristic from a group of dogs to be bred into another line. (a little complicated)any how the point is the pups may have serious complications if they survive. When I was in this predicament.(no breeding stock), I found a breeder willing to trade a young female (a cull from their lines)for one or a couple mounts from my male. That way I got a totally unrelated female with positive genetic possibilities. luck

 

Answer by casey
Submitted on 6/2/2005
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how do you know when a puppie is pregnant

 

Answer by talisa
Submitted on 6/12/2005
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what to do if chi is p.

 

Answer by answertoDevi
Submitted on 7/1/2005
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It is definitely not good to breed animals that are related. It most the time results in death of most of the puppies if not all of them.

 

Answer by tweety
Submitted on 7/6/2005
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how do i know when my puppy is in labor what so i watch out for?

 

Answer by nauna
Submitted on 7/8/2005
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Hello i have a new 8 month old pure breed chihuahua and my dad thinks she is pregnant how do i tell i know you guys say you have to wait for like 4 weeks for the signs but her little nipples are getting bigger. she sleeps a lot more now but i don't know can some body help me?

 

Answer by Becky
Submitted on 7/14/2005
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Its ok to breed the same chi's from the same litter. I wondered the same thing until i asked my vet.

 

Answer by Chihuahua Lover In Arkansas
Submitted on 7/19/2005
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My female chihuahua is 1 and half years old. She was born with a hernia too. The vet told me that it wasn't a big deal unless it got bigger over time. It has not changed since birth. Now I think she's pregnant. She went into heat about 4 weeks ago and we caught her and my male Rat terrier together. SHe's been lying around the house,getting sick (vomiting)Like water. Snapping at the male dog whom which she mated with and especailly at my other female (Jack Russell). Walks really slow too! And not quit as playful.Her hernia has not changed in size but her breast are bulging more and her stomach is hard. Plus her nose has a deep mark on it from where she has been digging.How does that pregancy test work? Do you use it with urine or does the vet have to do it? Can you buy it at Pets Mart? I can't take her to the vet right now to get that test.So if someone could please let me know what to do I'd appreciate it very much!    

 

Answer by tglosser
Submitted on 8/17/2005
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I have a question does anyone know how you can tell how far along your chihuahua is.I have a pregnant chihuahua and I have to work and don't know how far along she is so that I can be prepared so please help is possible.

 

Answer by DragonLady
Submitted on 8/26/2005
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If the two dogs are related I would not breed. With the chocolate having a hernia I would just have her spayed as the weak abdominal wall can be passed genetically. Have you had your dogs checked to make sure they have good knees? If the patella slips off the knee you could pass this on to pups and have a litter of dogs that will become cripples. Also make sure neither dog has Brucellosis. This illness will cause the pups to die soon after birth and can be passed from one dog to the other through mating.

 

Answer by DragonLady
Submitted on 8/26/2005
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If the two dogs are related I would not breed. With the chocolate having a hernia I would just have her spayed as the weak abdominal wall can be passed genetically. Have you had your dogs checked to make sure they have good knees? If the patella slips off the knee you could pass this on to pups and have a litter of dogs that will become cripples. Also make sure neither dog has Brucellosis. This illness will cause the pups to die soon after birth and can be passed from one dog to the other through mating.

 

Answer by beckyhalfpint09
Submitted on 9/2/2005
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It is NOT OK to breed a related dogs that is one reason why pedigrees are so important! However depending upon where you are located I have 3 male studs that you could check out if you wanted to! But don't breed related dogs, it isn't good! Thanks oh my email is beckyhalfpint09@yahoo.com

 

Answer by chihuahua lover
Submitted on 10/1/2005
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it is not wise to breed the two because the male dog and female dog are sister and brother. that would be inner breeding and their can be serious complications that the pups may go through. I bought a baby chi and later found out she was inner bred and before she turned one year she had a stroke and got worse from there. I later found out that it was because she was inner bred.

 

Answer by campanita
Submitted on 10/12/2005
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hi i got my chihuahua female and i think she got pregnant from a bicho frise so i want to know if she gonna be ok

 

Answer by teeny
Submitted on 10/30/2005
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I just dont know how people can not know their Chihuahua's bred or were in heat.. for that matter. I know it's very obvious to see when my Chihuahua was in heat.I mean their vulva's go from practically not there to very large.. The male was yipping and yapping and didn't want anyone near the female. And I did breed them, (champ.lines) so I was there to keep them still because the female wanted to wiggle all over and I was afraid they would hurt each other. They tied for what at least 15 minutes.. I just don't know how anyone can miss their dogs being in heat or breeding is my point. You shouldn't just throw two dogs together and let them go to town either.

 

Answer by Martine
Submitted on 11/25/2005
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That is a great question and a great answer, but how do you take care of a pregnant chihuahua?

 

Answer by shareya
Submitted on 11/30/2005
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that is very bad becouse if they are realated and they breed the puppy can come out retarded becouse there genes are to much alike

 

Answer by Barb
Submitted on 12/3/2005
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I took my chi, Phoebe, to the vet Friday for an ultrasound to see if she is pregnant. Since she is only 21 days today, he was not completely sure, but there was one sack on Friday, we go back on 12/23. Her temperment has changed and all she wants to do is to be held and loved, which is definitly not a problem. I am worried, because my male chi was supposed to have been nutered in June of this year. He is the only dog that has had access to her, and when she was in heat, he found a way around her pants and they were stuck for about 15 minutes or so. I did not want to pull them apart, and she bleed a lot after they came apart. Do you think this could be a real pregnancy? Please help!!

 

Answer by La_Boriqua_
Submitted on 12/28/2005
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hey..everyone..well...i have a female chi....but i think she is pregnant...but than again i dont...her belly is prettie..big and her nipples are growin...and we have a min pin...and they got locked..on Nov,21,or the 22 and she is actin weird...she is gettin kind of lazy and she sleeps alot...but she does not eat alot...i try to feed her but..she does not want to...but she is eating more now...and sometimes she starts to growl at the male dog...and i want to know if they need to be together or not...and...she is about a month...and belly is hard...ok..i thinks thats enough...but i got more to ask...well bye...and thanxs

 

Answer by Laura. J
Submitted on 1/5/2006
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I have a female chihuahua. I think she ready but I'm afraid something wrong might go wrong. I want to know if she is but i don't have the money to take her to the vet.
So how do we know.

 

Answer by me
Submitted on 1/24/2006
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If you had genetic problems that would be fatal for your child would you procreate?

Assuming you are a guy, would you have babies with your sister? Or your mother?
Assuming you are a gal, would you have babies with your brother? Or you Father?

Put yourself in the animals place...

 

Answer by Haylee
Submitted on 1/26/2006
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My female chihuahua got hung up with another chihuahua. Does that mean that she is pregnant?

 

Answer by Dog lover
Submitted on 1/27/2006
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Do not EVER breed to dogs if they are related.  Just as in humans, there are many risks involved that may potentially affect the offspring.  Although you may think that your two beautiful chis will have nothing but beautiful babies,  do you really want to risk the quality of life of each puppy? Not to mention the quality of life of your chocolate female.  For the sake of your dogs and yourself and any future puppies, if you breed your red and white, be sure to learn everything you can prior to mating your dogs.

 

Answer by vivi
Submitted on 2/12/2006
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Answer by pookie
Submitted on 3/19/2006
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I don't know but she is really getting heavy what should I do?

 

Answer by Chihuahua HELP!
Submitted on 3/26/2006
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My Chihuahua is showing signs of swollen around the nipples like they are getting big, our male is neutered, but we heard sometimes a girl can still get pregnant. We do not know if she has cancer she is not even a year old yet! please someone email me at: bright_eyed_blondie92@yahoo.com
I will give you more info to help me find an answer!!! PLEASE EMAIL ME

 

Answer by Esther
Submitted on 3/27/2006
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I have a question how do you know if your dog is able to get pregnant

 

Answer by moni
Submitted on 3/27/2006
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thanks sooooooooo much guys you have helped me learn all that i can about how my chihuahua's act.
           thanks again
    

 

Answer by lucy
Submitted on 4/12/2006
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hi i just found out my baby is pregnant any advise or good doctors name help!!!

 

Answer by deedee
Submitted on 4/25/2006
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no it's not good to breed dogs that are related

 

Answer by Nikki
Submitted on 4/29/2006
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I would have to say it would definitly be bad if you bred your choc fem with your red male. If they share the same bloodline, it can cause illness in the pups!

 

Answer by jaime
Submitted on 5/1/2006
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i think my chi-weenie may be pregnant. i have the chi which is full breed and a half chi and half doxon as the mother and i think she is pregnant but I'm not sure. her nipples got big and milk comes out of them . what does this mean?

 

Answer by nick
Submitted on 5/2/2006
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hockey

 

Answer by Buddy
Submitted on 5/8/2006
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It seems okay, but you could always a new one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111

 

Answer by Buddy
Submitted on 5/8/2006
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It seems okay, but you could always a new one!!!!

 

Answer by hana
Submitted on 6/7/2006
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To Devi, yes it is VERY bad. lol. We accidently let a father and daughter breed, well we didnt know they had then she turned up pregnant, and it wasn't very good. She had two puppies, one had mental problems and died after some months, the other was born with ONLY TWO LEGS. He is still alive and doing well, he as learned how to hop on his back legs, but we will NEVER let that happen again!

 

Answer by shareya
Submitted on 6/14/2006
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if your dog is pregnant she will not get lazy some dogs do and some don't

 

Answer by Layla
Submitted on 6/20/2006
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Hi, My dog is pregnant i think. but she is so skinny.. she wont eat anything she only weighs 10.5 and is supposed to be 15 pound any advice??

 

Answer by right now
Submitted on 6/26/2006
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This website right here will answer everyones chihuahua questions. Chihuahualoving.com, this website shows a video of a chihuahua giving birth and all the tips about what to do and what supplies you will need for your pregnant chihuahua.

 

Answer by Cole
Submitted on 7/6/2006
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NO!!!!!!!!
I t is very bad to breed dogs that have the same parent.  They can come out deformed and sometimes ... DEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Answer by PRINCESA
Submitted on 7/9/2006
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WILL SOMEONE HELP ME! I THINK MY CHIHUAHUA MIGHT BE PREGNANT BUT SHES ONLY 11 MONTHS OLD
IS THAT REALLY DANGEROUS? BY THE WAY IT WAS MY SISTERS STUPID DOG THAT RAPPED HER! PLZZZ HELP EMAIL ME AT PRINCEZA2007@AOL.COM THANKS SO MUCH

 

Answer by Jzbaybah
Submitted on 7/20/2006
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Devi,
If assuming the choc female and red male have same dad and mom, no thats not good. but i do know that if you cross breed dad with daughter and son with mom is the best way to breed.

 

Answer by Amy
Submitted on 7/22/2006
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I think my 1 year old puppy is pregnant! Im not sure if she definitly is but shes having a lot of the signs. I just got her, so I dont want anything to happen to her. I really need a response soon!

 

Answer by claire
Submitted on 8/14/2006
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how old do chihuahuas have to be before they have puppies

 

Answer by chihuahua_breeder@15!!
Submitted on 9/3/2006
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noo...its not good to breed them when the dogs are in the same blood line of family.. it may lead to deformation in the puppies & may cause blindness or hearing complications..

 

Answer by wilfridi@yahoo.com
Submitted on 9/7/2006
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my dog gave my girl chihuahua 2 weeks ago but idontnow she is pregnant she look skining and wek idontnow what to do please help me thankyou.

 

Answer by Tiffany175
Submitted on 9/7/2006
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I have a 4 year old chihuahua that I am scared to death might be pregnant. We have never had to worry about her getting pregnant because she is our only dog and she stays indoors. But we recently moved to a new home and when she was in heat she got outside and was with our next door neighbors miniature pincher all day. It has been about a month now and she is all of a sudden getting really moody, eating alot more, and snaps at me when I try to touch her stomach. I am scared because of all the things I have heard that can go wrong with chihuahua'pregnancies and also how much bigger the other dog was than her. If anyone could please let me know if these sounds like pregnancy signs or am I just worrying too much. I won't be able to take her to the vet until 2 weeks from now because of my financial difficulties I am having right now. Of course this would have to happen when I don't have the money to have her checked out like she needs to. Please someone give me some advise.

 

Answer by dbart7755
Submitted on 9/12/2006
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I am a new breeder.  We just opened our kennel and got our USDA license... So maybe I don't have the facts straight...But I would NEVER breed a brother and sister.  I have all the pedigrees to my dogs, and I hesitate to breed dogs that share a grandparent...Straight line breeding is done, but you will make any flaw the dog has, twice as bad.  

 

Answer by Tammytn
Submitted on 9/18/2006
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hi i have 3 chi females and i think they all are pregnant right now it will be 3 weeks friday and i cant tell yet if they are pregnant yep i hope i can tell soon

 

Answer by Jackie
Submitted on 10/22/2006
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i wanted to breed my chi chi but i didn't know how old they have to be

 

Answer by boog
Submitted on 10/23/2006
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I have a 5 pound chi, and I think she is pregnant she was in heat and my cousin has a cocker spaniel I had to leave her home 1 day and I think he got her she always was a small eater now she is eating a lot, she is gaining weight, she is getting lazy and her belly is getting big and hard but it has only been 2 weeks. u think she is pregnant? I'm so scared I never wanted to breed her. will the pups be too big?

 

Answer by kat
Submitted on 10/28/2006
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i have a chi i have been getting it together with the female but he keeps barking at here why is that?

 

Answer by JEN
Submitted on 11/6/2006
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NO,its a bad idea to breed you chihuahua with her brother. It can and likely will cause birth defects inside and out. If you really cared about animals you wouldn't breed at all and would support your local shelter or rescue where hundreds of animals are waiting for people to come and take them in.

 

Answer by hhoang
Submitted on 11/14/2006
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hi i don't know anything about breeding a dog an i would like to know what to do at the situation an how many time can a dog give birth in a year?

 

Answer by Ess-Jay
Submitted on 12/6/2006
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i don't no any thing about pregnant chihuahua's but my dogs had a big belly since i don't know when maybe 6-8 weeks now and lately shes been shaky and i was wondering if that was a sign that she might have her babies soon or somethings wrong im a bit concerned.

 

Answer by bellie
Submitted on 12/19/2006
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y'all are all losers obsessed with your rat of a dog

 

Answer by julia chihuahua expert
Submitted on 1/4/2007
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i have two chihuahuas my self that are mating. I would have to say that you tell from a hard tummy and change in behavor,eating and if they try to make a bed for her puppies.In two months she might
have puppies.Also after 24 days get her checked out by a vet.

 

Answer by dog breeder
Submitted on 1/6/2007
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After 24 days after mating take your dog to a good vet for a test.That will tell you if she is pregnant.
ask me on here on this subgect
-julia

 

Answer by kittykat
Submitted on 1/17/2007
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no you should definately not breed them when they are related because then they shall ave the same genes going around thier bodies. it could lead to deformity in the pup!

 

Answer by Savvy
Submitted on 1/17/2007
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No absolutely do not breed incest. Your puppies will be born with birth defects or it could kill the mother. Also make sure that the male is smaller than any female you breed it with. Like 2 pounds smaller or the puppies will be to big and again the mother will die. If you have any more questions pick up the book called breed for dummies. lol

 

Answer by jin
Submitted on 1/25/2007
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i dont think it is good to breed them when they are related if i were you i would ask a vet or ask a person who knows alot of breeding.

 

Answer by tuff4x4jeep
Submitted on 2/8/2007
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what happens if you inbreed as in take a male for a mother and fathers litter and breed with a female of the same mother and father but a later litter

 

Answer by yo
Submitted on 2/14/2007
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nbo,it is not good to breed them if htey have the same father. That can lead to diseases...and they can die!!!!!!!!!!! They could even have birth defects of they could be mentally retarted. DON"T RISK IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Answer by Justine
Submitted on 2/23/2007
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And an added thought ---

If you were anything close to a reputable breeder, you wouldn't have to sit online asking questions to strangers on a message board.

That in and of itself proves that you are unqualified to breed your animal(s), let alone the stupid questions that are being asked.

 

Answer by Jen
Submitted on 2/24/2007
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Devi, I also heard that  inter-breading can cause complications in the pups, Im not sure if having the same father will make any huge effects but you should check with a vet just to be sure. My Mom had a dog that was inter-bred through 3 generations. He was blind and distemperd, I think checking with a vet is a good way to go.  

 

Answer by PALOMINO AND COLORINA  CHIHUAHUA DOG OWNER
Submitted on 2/25/2007
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HOW LONG ARE CHIHUAHUAS PREGNANT FOR? MY TWO DOGS WERE STUCK FOR AVERY LONG TIME LAST WEEK.

 

Answer by PALOMINO AND COLORINA  CHIHUAHUA DOG OWNER
Submitted on 2/25/2007
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HOW LONG ARE CHIHUAHUAS PREGNANT FOR? MY TWO DOGS WERE STUCK FOR AVERY LONG TIME LAST WEEK.DOES IT MEAN THAT THE DOG GETS PRENGANT THE FIRST TIME THEY GET STUCK?

 

Answer by PALOMINO AND COLORINA  CHIHUAHUA DOG OWNER
Submitted on 2/25/2007
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HOW LONG ARE CHIHUAHUAS PREGNANT FOR? MY TWO DOGS WERE STUCK FOR AVERY LONG TIME LAST WEEK.DOES IT MEAN THAT THE DOG GETS PREGNANT THE FIRST TIME THEY GET STUCK?

 

Answer by slim
Submitted on 3/2/2007
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Er no of course its not unless you want a hick of a dog which will no doubt be disabled or have severe health problems later in life

 

Answer by cloudyskydancer
Submitted on 3/24/2007
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my chihuahua mini pincher mix was in heat febuary. she looks like she is about to pop. when should i expect her to give birth? And is it possible for her to get preginant from a little terrier?

 

Answer by MAX
Submitted on 3/30/2007
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My chihuahua is pregnant, i think. Last week her stomach looked normal and now her stomach look huge. Is this normal when a chihuahua is pregnant?

 

Answer by Mo
Submitted on 4/12/2007
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I have a beautiful and hilarious white female chi.  She is my little sweety!  Anyway, she is about 18 weeks old and I was at the vet yesterday getting her next set of shots.  I ran into someone there who had a male (8 wks) brindle looking chi.  He was gorgeous!!!  We got to talking and thought maybe when they are older they could be bred.  I have no breeding experience and would NEVER put my puppy in harms way!  Is it a good idea to just take both the male and female to a breeder and let a professional handle it...or just not to breed them at all?  They are both too beautiful to not procreate!  Please help!  Id like to explore my options here.

 

Answer by gia_zoe_girl
Submitted on 4/18/2007
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how do i know when in heat?

 

Answer by alcobet
Submitted on 4/25/2007
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it can be done as long as  there is a few years between the litters. This is called in line breeding,and they are not from the same litter

 

Answer by KIM
Submitted on 5/1/2007
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I NEED TO KNOW WHAT MAY CAUSE MY CHIHUAHUA ANY PROBLEMS IF SHE IS PREGNANT  LIKE YELLING AROUND HER OR MABY EVEN MY MALE CHI BEING AROUND HER AND ALSO I BOUGHT HER A BED SO SHE WOULDN'T HAVE PUPPIES IN MY BED BUT SHE WONT GET IN IT SO THE MALE TOOK IT INSTEAD... HOW DO I MAKE IT SO SHE DOESN'T HAVE HER PUPS ON MY BED  PLEASE RESPOND TO CJJRSMOMMY@YAHOO.COM I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU , KIM

 

Answer by Stacy
Submitted on 5/10/2007
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Please, Please , Please do not breed your related Chi's. What you've heard is right!

 

Answer by Danielle
Submitted on 5/15/2007
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NO! Absolutely do not breed animals of the same descent.  It's the same as people, you never breed "family members".  One problem is it can cause temperment and health issues in the pup.  In addition you can't register an animal that has parents from the same family because they are considered "in-bred" dogs, may also be hard to find a family, due to issues the pup could experience it may not have a long term home anyways.

 

Answer by tracydelahuerta
Submitted on 5/17/2007
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I actually have a question. my chihuhua is an outside dog and sometimes she gets out with my big dog.my question is she keeps digging and is posessive over it, her bottom 2 teets are very swollen like milk I cant really tell if her tummy's any harder than usual?

 

Answer by Melissa
Submitted on 5/26/2007
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Would it affect the puppies if the dogs mated more than once? And also if dogs mated would they for sure be pregnant?

 

Answer by stephanie
Submitted on 5/27/2007
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its just like with humans, inbreeding can cause complications, if the dogs are related, especially with the complications with small dogs, its best not to breed them.

 

Answer by 2Good
Submitted on 6/10/2007
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do not breed if they are related. its like humans you cant breed humans who are related it causes birth defects same applies to every mamal. i had a friend who breeded 2 related dogs and the puppies ended up dying not a good idea

 

Answer by 1354951
Submitted on 6/15/2007
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if you do breed them to you will most likey get teacup puppy there a lot more money then others buy they do have a lot more problems when puppy's

 

Answer by danger21f
Submitted on 6/17/2007
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i dont have a answer to these questions but i do have a question i think my chihuahua is pregant by my min pin. but im not sure. i was planning on getting her fixed but i think that i might be to late how can i tell if you she is pregnant or not?

 

Answer by Ashchichi
Submitted on 7/10/2007
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It is definately not good to inbreed your dogs with related dogs. We also have a red and white male pup that is brother to our chocolate, white and red parti-colored female. (She has green eyes <3) You should not inter-breed them or breed them together.

My older, blond female chi got out about 6 weeks ago-  the neighbor says her champagne chi bred her on the date she escaped. suddenly BAM, she's hefty. I rescued her as a stray so I don't even know how old she is. I know she has had litters before tho, she had a litter when I found her barely alive and in dead of winter.

I have delivered larger pups before, but I am definately seeking vet advice.

 

Answer by milly
Submitted on 7/19/2007
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how do you know if they are ready for labor?

 

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