Can anyone tell me if there are tell tell signs that a female dog has previously had a litter.
I have recently rescued a jackrussell/spaniel cross (2 years old) and wanted to know if there is a way that you can tell as
we have no records of her past.
2007-03-23 23:27:11 · 9 answers · asked by NewMummyEdney 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Can anyone tell me if there are tell tell signs that a female dog has previously had a litter.
I have recently rescued a jackrussell/spaniel cross (2 years old) and wanted to know if there is a way that you can tell as
we have no records of her past.
She has hard large formed nipples.
2007-03-23 23:45:42 · update #1
The best way to tell is by her nipples, once a b1tch has had a litter, her nipples remain larger & more prominent than before. Her vulva will also be slightly larger than in dog who has not had a litter. Has she been spayed? If not & you are planning to get her spayed, ask the vet to check when she is neutered.
2007-03-24 00:35:11 · answer #1 · answered by anwen55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your best option when aquiring a new dog is to get a health check anyway to make sure she is all ok. A vet will be the best for giving advice but sometims you can tell if there belly is generally a little saggy and not tight as they should be, also their teets will be more formed if they have had a litter!
2007-03-24 06:35:56 · answer #2 · answered by hayles 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you got your dog from a reputable rescue shelter they should have given her a check over before rehoming her in which case they may be able to tell you - otherwise take her to a vet and get her checked over.
2007-03-24 06:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by joji 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, what a good question. Yes there is but I can't remember! Something to do with nipples and width of pelvis, but as above, your vet is the best person to tell you.
2007-03-24 06:35:34 · answer #4 · answered by tigerfly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vet may be able to tell (they are the experts we are meant to take our pets to) but in any case, get it spayed
2007-03-24 13:46:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she may have,but more to the point the nipples may be enlarged because she is actually pregnant now,eeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkk
good luck
Wendy
2007-03-24 11:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only from a vet who will tell you immediately,
2007-03-24 06:30:23 · answer #7 · answered by pups 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your vet can check her out for you
2007-03-27 13:24:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check her belly skin if she has had puppies her skin will be stretched i should no ive got a dog that has had puppies b4 and her skin is stretched
2007-03-24 06:41:17 · answer #9 · answered by emzeee 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋