Moody female

[Sithie]

I have a female German Shepard. She is 19-16 days pregnant. I have never seen a female get this moody when she is bred. She is very clingy, just lays around by me (only if I won't let her on me). She is still eating well. I used to breed and raise other dogs, but not shepards. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do to cheer her up?

[MomOf7]

I have had 2 females who got clingy. So as long as you dont think there is any medical problem I wouldnt worry. It is normal.

[bubbatd]

How old is she ??? How did she accept the breeding process ???

[Renee750il]

If it's any consolation, my two Fila grrrrls get like that when they're in season . . . PMS . . . I've got to think that hormonal changes affect all females

Just keep an eye on her and keep in touch with your vet.

[tempura tantrum]

Sounds pretty normal to me as well. My girl is ridiculously moody when in season, and she was moody when pregnant as well- a great deal more so than usual.

[AusCatDogs_4Ever]

Originally Posted by bubbatd

How old is she ??? How did she accept the breeding process ???

I believe she is 15 months old...

[Red_ACD_for_me]

Originally Posted by AusCatDogs_4Ever

I believe she is 15 months old...

If that's the case then it's her first litter and she was too young to even be bred. I take it she has not had her hips checked? Unless she was penn-hipped. 2-3 years would have been a better choice to breed her. GSD's have enough hip problems already without breeding a bitch who hasn't had hers checked first. Of COURSE ASSUMING she is only 15 months old and hasn't because I don't really know if she is for sure.

[ihartgonzo]

Originally Posted by Red_ACD_for_me

If that's the case then it's her first litter and she was too young to even be bred. I take it she has not had her hips checked?

Being that the OP does not even spell "German Shepherd" correctly, I'm guessing, no. Very very unfortunate!

I hope Graceful has a smooth pregnancy, and all of her pups are healthy, and they go to loving forever homes.

[AusCatDogs_4Ever]

Well, the OP stated herself that her GSD was 15 months old...

Hello Everyone, I am Sithie, and these two are Graceful, a 15 month old german shepard, and Smokie, a 9yr old male cat. I am glad to have found somewhere to discuss various pet issues with others who care. Graceful was bred on July 15 to Gage, the large male in black pic.

From:
http://www.chazhound.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31601

[Roxy's CD]

Originally Posted by AusCatDogs_4Ever

I believe she is 15 months old...