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Originally Posted by Time2Charm  Lilly is pregnant and I have several questions .... I'm not a breeder but wanted Lilly to have puppies before I had her spade. (wanted her to be a mom just once).
She's 3 years old and was bread with a YorkiePoo, also 3 years old. Both dogs healthy.
Before pregnacy Lilly was 12lbs and she is now 17lbs, is 5lbs too much weight to be gaining (her due date is 7/21/10 - 63 days from conception)?
Does the number of swollining teats indicate the number of puppies? She has 5 very swollen ones.
How do I know when she's going into labor?
I read it will be approximately 20-30 minutes between puppies and if it's more than an hour, to call the vet (indicating she may be in distress). Question ... how do I know she's in distress or just done having puppies?
Is it true they usually go into labor at night?
Once the puppies are born, how do I go about getting their AKC papers? Both Lilly and Lou (the male) are registered w/AKC.
I guess that's it for now ... but I'm sure I will have many more questions as the time goes nearer!
I want to thank you ahead of time for your answers! |
Oh dear based on your questions you are very unprepared. You have a lot of preperation to do all of which you should have done prior to the breeding. The only thing I'm gonna scold you about is that you've been a member since 2007 and I'm a bit concerned for your girl that you are just now asking these questions. There is some information in the library.
My advice is find a mentor and quick. Start obtaining all whelping equipment (expensive). Read everything you can about whelping. The internet is not a place you can obtain the knowledge.
Your pups will not be able to be registered with AKC. They are mixed breed dogs.