How long does it take for a dog to have her puppies.?
The average gestation period lasts between 60 and 65 days. Smaller breeds may have shorter gestation periods while larger dogs may have longer ones. Pregnancy, also called the gestation period, ranges from 60 to 67 days, averaging 63 days. Most dogs deliver (whelp) between days 63 and 65. The only way to accurately determine the stage of pregnancy is to count days from the time of breeding. If at all possible, the breeding date(s) should be recorded. T he mother should be examined three weeks after breeding to confirm her pregnancy. A pregnant dog should be fed a formulation of a premium brand of dog food for the duration of the pregnancy and through the nursing period. From the time of breeding, many dogs show behavioral changes. Most develop an unusually sweet and loving disposition and demand more affection and attention. However, some may become uncharacteristically irritable. Some experience a few days of vomition (“morning sickness”), followed by the development of a ravenous app
