As a new breeder, I don't want to do anything to jeopardize a just been bred b*tch who I hope will become pregnant. Do you show up to a certain time or not show at all? What are the risks? Please advise! TIA
Do not show her pregnant, she can pick up all kinds of things at the dog shows that could kill her pups or infect them with something once born, that is a no no .
Aloha,
Jackie
I've done it once, right after she was bred, and everything worked out fine - healthy litter. But then again, I travel a lot of the time and if she's not exposed to stuff directly, she's exposed indirectly through me or the other dogs. And I travel with pregnant bitches all the time - I just put her x-pen on "virgin territory" right near the car to minimize problems.
The big question is: "How important is this show?" If your bitch has 14 points and needs a single point to finish, it's a different situation than if she's got one or two points, and you are looking at another one or two point show.
I personally don’t show mine if they are in whelp but I see them in the ring all the time. I saw a bitch that was probably 10 days away from her due date finish her championship.
I won’t take mine to shows if they are grossly swollen in heat. It allows bacteria to enter the vagina to easily.
I also have known a breeder that showed her bitch while in heat and nearly lost her due to a severe uterine infection when she was AI’ed her bitch nearly died.
I advise against it ..Strongly! JMO
