she is a pug
2006-07-17 16:48:20 · 9 answers · asked by kilabee2003 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
If you don't know how long the pregnancy lasts, you may be setting yourself up for more problems than you know! Better get some books and start learning before it's too late!
A female doesn't need to be bred to satisfy her emotional needs. There is an awful lot that goes into breeding dogs right - are you sure you're ready? Pugs are not always easy whelpers - do you know how to tell if the pups need to be delivered by an expensive emergency c-section? Do you know how to build a proper whelping box with a pig-rail, so that none of the pups can be crushed behind or under their mom? Do you know what eclampsia is? If you don't, your dog could die. Do you know how to tell when all the pups have been born? If there are any left inside her, they could die and so could she. Do you know where the nearest emergency clinic is? Dogs often deliver in the middle of the night. If there are any problems with the whelping, it may cost you $100 just to walk in the clinic's door - then all the other costs on top of that.
Before you breed, you have to have your vet do a health exam and fecal tests and blood tests for intestinal worms and heartworm to be sure her health is good. Then make sure your dog and the male you select (who should be a champion - your pups will be worth more!) are tested for Brucellosis - a canine VD.
If you bred her to a top quality male from an experienced breeder, they could have helped you with advice and may even shown up to help you deliver the pups - but usually you're on your own. They could have also advised you as to whether or not your female is good enough to breed at all and that she has no major faults that she could pass on.
If you just wanted a pup to keep for yourself, it's a lot easier (and cheaper) to buy one than to breed your own. The pups are going to need food and shots and worming and lots of care for eight weeks. If the mother rejects them, guess who is going to be up twice a night and four times a day hand feeding every pup? Have you got the time and energy?
You won't make much money breeding dogs if you're doing it right! One of my breeder friends once calculated that she made less than $1.85 per hour after expenses in a litter with no problems. I bred one litter myself (from champion dogs!), but now I'd rather go and buy the pup I want.
2006-07-17 18:09:59 · answer #1 · answered by Danger, Will Robinson! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey,
No, she is actually doing quite well to get to 58 days, this means that her puppies will have an even bigger chance of survival, etc. The normal birthing time for a dog is between 57-63 days.
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2006-07-18 00:07:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.. just like humans.. 63 days is what is supposed to be for deliveryL(for dogs, that is) but can be 65 days.. can be 57 days
2006-07-17 23:52:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, just like in humans, it's all an estimate. Our dog was once due approx in July & delivered on Father's Day. 6 Puppies.
2006-07-17 23:51:55 · answer #4 · answered by metzlaureate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. i assume you know that pugs sometimes have trouble delivering due to the large heads. many pugs need a c-section.
2006-07-17 23:52:36 · answer #5 · answered by Proud to be an American 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No that is an estimate. I would make sure I am ready. She will start nesting. You should have a whelping box ready for her. If you do not know what that is call you local vet.
2006-07-17 23:51:56 · answer #6 · answered by cyn1066 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no-anywhere from 57 to 65 is normal
2006-07-17 23:52:06 · answer #7 · answered by Comfortably Numb™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, she will have them when her body is ready. all you can do is wait.
2006-07-17 23:55:03 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it varies.
2006-07-18 00:15:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋