Originally Posted by louiseddb

I took my girl to be mated in may and she should be today 40 days pregnant, but she isnt showing at all and i think she may have missed. She had 3 long ties over 3 days, with a well proven stud and she has had a litter before. Her teats are lower and she has been off her food and after more cuddles from, im sure she has been in some discomfort too. She would have around 23 days left and im just not hopefull. Maybe she is having a phantom or a small litter?? Im upset because i had lots of lovely homes for them and i was keeping two myself. Ive spent alot of money time and effort on this pairing and its typical for her not to have caught. If i had 2 bloody mongrels i bet id have a litter and a big one at that.

Can anyone shed some light? I was going to take her for a scan next week at 6 weeks, but i dont think i will bother, i can usually tell myself and i just go for the pleasure of seeing the babies.

Louise