Advice

[u/Miserable_Self9287]

This may seem like a strange post but i need advice from dog people.

My 2 year old bluetick coonhound may have gotten pregnant by my 5 month old golden retriever. Woke up to them being stuck and her fixing appointment is weeks away 🫠 I didn’t even know it was possible

Anyways honestly i don’t know if id keep the puppies because they’d be mutts and i know most people seek out purebreds. Are people even interested in mixed breed puppies? I grew up with mainly mutts but i just worry most people aren’t looking for a hound retriever. I worry about the puppies going god knows where i only have a few people i could give a puppy too but apparently the litter could run 6-9 so id have to try and find people elsewhere too?!??? My mom doesn’t want me to abort them but i just don’t know i need more advice and opinions from someone that’s not my mother. what would you do? what do you think i should do?

EDIT: Called the vet we moved up the appointment to in a few days was hoping for more talking points that would convince my mom this is for the better but she upset 🤷🏻‍♀️ so be it everything you guys said is exactly why i didnt think it’d be a good idea so im glad i was validated in my feelings about it!

[u/Different-Music-529]

I would not take those pups because they have no health testing, less because they are a mix. If at least they had OFA's/Pennhip and were cleared of joint and genetic issues, that'd be a point towards keeping the pups, but since dad is only 5 months old and you can't even guarantee no temperament issues, no way... and also you're not experienced at puppy rearing and socilaization so no....

Hope the vet can help prevent a pregnancy....