{"id":177254,"date":"2022-07-16T08:05:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:05:57","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:05:57","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/","title":{"rendered":"How long does it take for dog to have puppies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_dog_to_have_puppies\" title=\"How long does it take for dog to have puppies?\">How long does it take for dog to have puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_long_after_mating_can_you_tell_a_dog_is_pregnant\" title=\"How long after mating can you tell a dog is pregnant?\">How long after mating can you tell a dog is pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_long_does_it_take_between_puppies_being_born\" title=\"How long does it take between puppies being born?\">How long does it take between puppies being born?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_long_does_take_a_dog_to_have_puppies\" title=\"How long does take a dog to have puppies?\">How long does take a dog to have puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_have_puppies_after_it_spread\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to have puppies after it spread?\">How long does it take for a dog to have puppies after it spread?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_can_I_tell_when_my_dog_is_about_to_have_her_puppies\" title=\"How can I tell when my dog is about to have her puppies?\">How can I tell when my dog is about to have her puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_long_after_dogs_mate_will_you_know_if_the_female_is_pregnant\" title=\"How long after dogs mate will you know if the female is pregnant?\">How long after dogs mate will you know if the female is pregnant?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#Can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_pregnant_after_1_week\" title=\"Can you tell if your dog is pregnant after 1 week?\">Can you tell if your dog is pregnant after 1 week?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_mating_is_successful\" title=\"How do you know if a dog mating is successful?\">How do you know if a dog mating is successful?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#What_are_the_first_signs_of_a_dogs_pregnancy\" title=\"What are the first signs of a dogs pregnancy?\">What are the first signs of a dogs pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_far_apart_can_puppies_be_born\" title=\"How far apart can puppies be born?\">How far apart can puppies be born?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_do_you_know_if_there_is_still_a_puppy_inside\" title=\"How do you know if there is still a puppy inside?\">How do you know if there is still a puppy inside?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_have_puppies_once_in_labor\" title=\"How long does it take a dog to have puppies once in labor?\">How long does it take a dog to have puppies once in labor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_give_birth_to_puppies\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to give birth to puppies?\">How long does it take for a dog to give birth to puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_long_do_dogs_stay_in_labor\" title=\"How long do dogs stay in labor?\">How long do dogs stay in labor?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_long_can_puppies_be_born_apart\" title=\"How long can puppies be born apart?\">How long can puppies be born apart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_long_after_dogs_get_stuck_do_they_have_puppies\" title=\"How long after dogs get stuck do they have puppies?\">How long after dogs get stuck do they have puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#Can_a_dog_give_birth_3_days_apart\" title=\"Can a dog give birth 3 days apart?\">Can a dog give birth 3 days apart?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-does-it-take-for-dog-to-have-puppies\/#How_long_does_first_stage_labor_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long does first stage labor last in dogs?\">How long does first stage labor last in dogs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_dog_to_have_puppies\"><\/span>How long does it take for dog to have puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is pregnant, you may notice the following signs. A slight mucus discharge may occur <b>around one month after mating. Her teats may become more prominent in colour and size around 30 days after mating, and you may also see them produce a semi-clear fluid.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_mating_can_you_tell_a_dog_is_pregnant\"><\/span>How long after mating can you tell a dog is pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes the mother might need help to open the membranes so that the puppy can breathe. The next puppies are usually delivered every 30 to 60 minutes, although <b>up to 3 hours between puppies can be normal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_between_puppies_being_born\"><\/span>How long does it take between puppies being born?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s <b>just over two months, approximately 63 days, from canine conception to birth. Within 12 hours after mating, cell division takes place for the first time, repeating every 12 hours. Once the division reaches 16 cells, this proto-puppy mass moves to the mother&#8217;s uterine horn. That clump of cells has become an embryo.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_take_a_dog_to_have_puppies\"><\/span>How long does take a dog to have puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>63 days<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_have_puppies_after_it_spread\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to have puppies after it spread?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, A healthy mother dog will have a gestation period of anywhere from <b>55 to 68 days. However, some canine pregnancy can last up to 70 days! Wow, now imagine if we humans could carry babies for such a short time!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_when_my_dog_is_about_to_have_her_puppies\"><\/span>How can I tell when my dog is about to have her puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What are the Signs of a Dog in Labor?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Nesting.  <\/li>\n<li>Her Body Temperature Drops Below 100 Degrees.  <\/li>\n<li>She May Want You Around More.  <\/li>\n<li>She May Want You Around Less.  <\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.  <\/li>\n<li>Hardened Abdomen.  <\/li>\n<li>Incessant Licking of the Genital Area.  <\/li>\n<li>Enlargement of Mammary Glands.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_dogs_mate_will_you_know_if_the_female_is_pregnant\"><\/span>How long after dogs mate will you know if the female is pregnant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Early pregnancy detection in dogs can be extremely difficult. Unfortunately, as yet, we have no reliable laboratory test. Trans-abdominal palpation (feeling the abdomen for enlarged uterus) by a veterinarian at about <b>three to four weeks after mating may be performed, but the results are variable.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_tell_if_your_dog_is_pregnant_after_1_week\"><\/span>Can you tell if your dog is pregnant after 1 week?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Early Signs <b>In the first few weeks, there are very few outward signs, so you may not notice a change. Your dog will seem like their normal self, although they may gain some weight. Morning sickness affects some dogs, but only for a few days during the 3rd or 4th week. (It&#8217;s caused by hormone changes.)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_a_dog_mating_is_successful\"><\/span>How do you know if a dog mating is successful?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Allowing the male and female to have more than one mating session over a few days will ensure more chance of a successful mating. A sign of a successful mating is <b>when the male and female readily accept each other and become tied together<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_first_signs_of_a_dogs_pregnancy\"><\/span>What are the first signs of a dogs pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are some signs that your dog may be pregnant:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weight gain.<\/li>\n<li>Swollen Stomach.<\/li>\n<li>Increase in appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Gets tired easier.<\/li>\n<li>Irritability.<\/li>\n<li>More affectionate.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting (in the first few weeks)<\/li>\n<li>Decrease in appetite (first few weeks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nov 30, 2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_far_apart_can_puppies_be_born\"><\/span>How far apart can puppies be born?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three stages of dog labor. Contractions in the first stage can last up to 12 hours. Puppies are usually born <b>30-60 minutes apart, but the mother dog may take a break of 2 hours between puppies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_there_is_still_a_puppy_inside\"><\/span>How do you know if there is still a puppy inside?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Look for signs that the mother is calming down  the birth giving process is usually accompanied by moaning, whimpering and panting. If these signs are present chances are the mother still has puppies inside her. On the other hand, if these signs are absent, the birth giving process is likely finished.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_a_dog_to_have_puppies_once_in_labor\"><\/span>How long does it take a dog to have puppies once in labor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Delivery process can take anywhere <b>between an hour to 24 hours. If labor lasts for four hours with no puppies or between puppies call your veterinarian. Traditionally, a pup is born within 45 to 60 minutes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_give_birth_to_puppies\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to give birth to puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3-12 hours<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dogs_stay_in_labor\"><\/span>How long do dogs stay in labor?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An early visit is a must because dog pregnancies last for about <b>9 weeks, giving you little time to act and care for her.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_puppies_be_born_apart\"><\/span>How long can puppies be born apart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The delivery of an entire litter of puppies can take between 1 and 24 hours. Increased puppy survival is associated with shorter total delivery time (less than 12 hours) and an interval of <b>less than 2 hours between puppies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_dogs_get_stuck_do_they_have_puppies\"><\/span>How long after dogs get stuck do they have puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pregnancy in dogs, also called the gestation period, normally ranges from <b>57-65 days with an average of 63 days. With a planned breeding, you should record the exact date of mating.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_give_birth_3_days_apart\"><\/span>Can a dog give birth 3 days apart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There it is  the answer to the question of whether puppies can be born days apart or not. The truth is that <b>birthing in canines takes a maximum of 24 hours and nothing more. The time between giving birth to puppies shouldn&#8217;t go beyond four hours.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_first_stage_labor_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long does first stage labor last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>6-12 hours<\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long does it take for dog to have puppies?How long after mating can you tell a dog is pregnant?How long does it take between puppies being born?How long does take a dog to have puppies?How long does it take for a dog to have puppies after it spread?How can I tell&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-177254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177254"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177254"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177254\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}