You never ASK about pregnancy, in any species. You wait until you’re told. Even if they’re crowning.

Anonymous wrote:Labs are a particularly sensitive breed and you could tip the dog into a full-blown eating disorder.

Labs are a particularly sensitive breed and you could tip the dog into a full-blown eating disorder.

You don’t want to embarrass the dog.

And why do you need to know? How would that conversation go?

You: Is your dog FAT or PREGNANT?

Dog owner: Stop fat shaming my dog!

Anonymous wrote:Don't ask. Very, very few people are breeding dogs in the metro area and taking them to farmer's markets. Lots of dogs are fat. Owners don't need to hear it. You can always say, "She has a beautiful coat!"

+1. Very few people are breeding around here. I think the dog was likely just fat. Like with people, I just wouldn't bring it up. I have a fit Golden and sometimes get comments that he is "skinny" or "thin." Just nod and ignore. But I wouldn't call out someone for having a fat dog or being fat themselves.

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Anonymous wrote:If you live in South Carolina, ask. If you live in Bethesda, don't ask.

SC dogs are likely to be pregnant, Bethesda dogs are likely to be fat and spade.

I thought you were going to say your advice was bc ppl are more uptight I'm Bethesda and laid back in NC, lol

that too.