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Let me begin by saying I do not believe all dogs and people are created equal when it comes to breeding.  Health
and emotional well being of both the dog and the owner is something that needs to be considered and examined
closely before making the decision to do so.  I am not encouraging anyone to breed, in fact I would discourage
most people from doing it.  I don't feel I am any better than you are because I have decided to breed some of my
cocker spaniels.  What I do believe is I was better prepared than most because I researched and had experience
with working with animals and could be prepared to handle the unexpected and serious situations that can occur.
The following pages are based on my experience and opinions.  If/when you meet me you will find out I am not
a judgemental individual and would never tell you what to do or how to live your life.  That is your choice and I do
truly feel so long as no one is being hurt (including dogs and puppies) and no laws are being broken than who
am I to say what you do?


Pregnancy 101

The average pregnancy length is 63-65 days for dogs.  This date is calculated from the
first mating (some breeders will during a female's heat cycle allow the male to mate with
her twice or more).

First noticeable sign your female might be pregnant would be a decrease in appetite, this
will later increase as well.  Also there may be a decrease in her activity.  The nipples of a
pregnant female will also change and the closer to her due date you get the more breast
tissue will develop.  Sometimes a change in her "social" behavior will be noted.  She
might become more loving or the opposite and become more independent.

Around a month into her pregnancy a definate weight gain should be noted.  Her tummy
should start to feel firmer and less "fat" feeling.  This is usually the time around which you
also will see her appetite increase especially if it decreased after her heat cycle.  Some
dogs barely "show" during a pregnancy and that depends alot on the size of the litter and
the breed of the dog.  At around 28 days into the pregnancy you can have your vet
perform a "palpable" exam (again best to let the vet do this so as not to harm mother or
pups).  An ultrasound can also be performed and is helpful in determining how many pups
will be expected.

Just before it's time to deliver you may notice a nesting behavior.  Your dog might behave
restless about 24-48 hours before delivery.  She also might gather blankets, pillows even
newspapers to make a "nest" for herself.  It is best to have an area set up for her and
encourage her to bring items to that area but as with nature she might have different
plans.

Milk is being produced even before the pups are born, it is not uncommon for some to
appear before delivery.  See Whelping 101 for further information on what's to come.

False pregnancy.
Sometimes a dog will display general signs of dog pregnancy without actually being
pregnant. This will happen as she comes off a heat cycle, and it doesn't seem to matter
whether or not there was any breeding activity. Rather, it seems to be brought on
psychologically, and the symptoms usually subside within about a month.

Your dog may also decide to "adopt" some babies to fill the void during this time. This
may be puppies from another litter on the premises, or she may substitute objects such
as toys or stuffed animals. Borrowing puppies from another bitch can lead a potentially
dangerous situation and calls for your intervention; however, if she is only playing mom
with toys, give her time to come to terms with the situation on her own before removing
the items, then try to get her focused on other activities.

To Avoid worrying over false pregnancies, whelping puppies and even pyometra (infected
uterus) we strongly encourage you to have your dog spayed!  For more information on
that follow this link.
Pregnancy 101
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