American Bully litter

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Hi everyone, I'm writing this post to find out a bit more about how pregnancy works for a standard American Bully. I've got a 3-year-old girl called Gaïa who is ABKC registered, and I'm considering having a litter with her just once. She has such a sweet nature that she really deserves to be a mum.

How long is the gestation period?

On average, how many puppies do they have in a litter?

And what are the best steps to take to make sure the pregnancy goes smoothly? (General care, things to watch out for, and any risks to the dog). A big thank you in advance to anyone who can help.

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    "I'm thinking of letting her have a litter just once because she has such a lovely temperament that she truly deserves to be a mum." Why the anthropomorphism? You're the one who would get a lot of joy out of having babies, but for her, it’ll just be physically and mentally exhausting and won't do her any good at all.
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    Get in touch with your breeder; they might even be able to offer you a stud from their own kennel, perhaps with some kind of financial arrangement. For the technical bits like pregnancy and everything else, have a look around the forum – all the info is there. Just a heads up, you now need a breeder’s licence from the local council, if I’m not mistaken, to be allowed to breed your dog. And don't forget all the health tests and screenings you’ll need to carry out beforehand. Keep in mind that managing a litter is a massive amount of work. Your best bet is to stay in close contact with your breeder. Personally, I don't think breeding your dog just because she has a lovely temperament is the best idea. Raising a litter is honestly exhausting. If you browse the forum, you'll see it's far from being a walk in the park. Does she really deserve to be worn out like that? Just because she’s "sweet"? I’m not so sure about that...
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    Why not try a specialist Facebook group instead?

    Well, you can definitely take the advice you get here into account, but if you want the whole experience to be a positive one, it might be worth chatting with some breeders.

    You could even look into collaborating with one so that everything is done properly and by the book, from the mating right through to the birth, with all the usual expert advice and everything.

    Good luck!

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