stray dog pregnant or not

[lisahopland]

I foster dogs for a dog rescue. Recently a man brought me a dog he "found running around his yard for a week". He said he put every effort into finding the owners but couldnt. So, this sweet little brindled mix is now in my care. She looks as though she could possibly be pregnant. She has a swollen vulva, several of her nipples have some mammary tissue, her abdomen is hard, when she lays certain ways her abdomen seems possibly enlarged (however we dont have a comparison). Anyone have any insight? I am sure you can understand that with this being a rescue that is privately funded, we use caution before taking the dogs to the vet, unless of course it is obviously sick or injured. She is scheduled to be spayed next week. So, the other question is if she is pregnant spay and abort pups or have pups then spay.

[Margot49]

Well, could be more than one sire but probably not.  Who knows what she is for sure or what she bred with.

I'd like to see some head and body shots as they get older and maybe we can guess.

Ah, we can probably rule out Chihuahua?  Lol

[Margot49]

I know!!!  Can't believe how long this got and was waiting for someone to jump on us, that!s why I apologized.  Had this not been a rescue situation, I would not have gone to the trouble.  I am so happy all turned out well!!
10 large breed puppies is going to be no easy task for Lisa to undertake in a few weeks!!  

Well, if this should come up again, at least there is some info now.

Sorry.

[lisahopland]

I know! I am thinking maybe two daddys?? They are all still doing well.

[lindapalm]

What an assortment of different colors!  They are adorable.

[lisahopland]

Yes I have dealt with a litter before, thank God! Oh trust me we are all physically and mentally exhausted! Momma is doing great feeding everyone so far. If she starts having trouble we will alternate the pups around. That was definitely an experience that i never want to have again! I dont know how people do this, definitely not for me. But we made it through and thats what matters!

[Ghilly]

I've been away a while and this was the first thread I saw when I got back.  I am exhausted just from READING it, I can't imagine what the poor OP has been going through!  Ten puppies with a first time young mother is no easy task to undertake!  Best of luck to you, OP!

Ghilly