Uh oooh. Looks like Isis (Visa's grandmother) went through a silent heat. Nobody knew until they found her...and Loki...tied.
Isis is 12 years old, so it's a bit worrisome. It isn't likely that the breeding took, based on her age alone. She's an old gal, she'll be gone very soon.
But boy would it be ironic if it did take. Spirit (Visa's mother)'s last two breedings didn't take, Visa has ONE puppy, and then the 12 year old dog gets knocked up with a whole litter of pups.
She'll have to go to the vet so they can weigh the options. Belgians are sensitive to anesthetic so Marla isn't comfortable with an abortion, but if the pregnancy is a bigger risk than it will have to be done. If the puppies are born, they will be NICE puppies. I have no doubt in my mind that these would be some wonderful pups. It's a shame Isis never was bred more than once -- she comes from dying lines, she's a rarity in herself. Same reason so many people are interested in Visa. But the problem with Isis being bred is that she is co-owned, and was given to Marla under the condition of a puppy back. Only thing is, this breeder had some major hoarding issues last time she bred Belgians and Marla is afraid to give her a pup -- that's why she never bred her more than once. So if there are puppies, then what? Forage the lady's signature on the papers?This whole situation is unfortunate. I don't think the breeding will take though..
Isis and Loki attached..
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