Still Pregnant Sheena (pics)

[NicoleLJ]

Yup Sheena is still pregnant. She is keeping everyone waiting. I think she likes all the pampering she is getting and the constant attention. She is on day 62 of her pregnancy based on her first breeding. She is fine and I think she won't have them today. So she might go a few days past her due date which I have been assure by my vet and my mentors that it is perfectly normal and safe. So since the last pics I took were fom July 1st I though I should take some more for you all. I took them today, outside in front of my gazeboo and on our unfinished mini patio. lol We plan to add indoor/outdoor carpet to it because the bare plywood just doesn't look good. But eh project was put off till after the pups are here. Anyway here are the pics.

The first two are of Sheena standing.





Now her sitting





And now laying down. This first pic was the only dirty look I got as I took pics.






She is so full of milk and ready for pups. lol I just hope she has them soon so I can go back to getting a couple of hours sleep a night instead of staying up all night wondering if she is going to have them. lol Hope you enjoyed.
Nicole & Sheena (moms to be)

[joycenalex]

if i were that pregnant, i'd be a bit testy too. love the pictures, thanks for sharing

[Roxyluvsme13]

She looks beautiful and about ready to pop .

[Hellow]

Lets just hope she dosent pop! She looks very...full

[Freedom]

She looks beautiful! Just a little longer, and your whole world is going to change, he he he.

[3muttsandaboston]

What a beautiful girl. I wish her the best with the delivery! She is beautiful. Keep posting more beautiful pictures after the babies are born too.

[lv4dogs]

I know I had limited access to pt about when you first joined but I have to say I've always been fond of all your posts & replies. Sheena's such a beautiful momma I can't wait to see her pups. You always make me miss my old sweet Nook, yet always bring a smile to my face at the same time. Thanks for being a part of pt!

[mike001]

Shepherds always have huge litters, enough for everyone. Usually between 10 and 12, sometimes more. Place your orders.

[buttercup132]

I really love how we get all these updates and pictures. It makes me feel like I'm involved in it.
I can't wait for the babies to come!! Let those puppies out soon Miss, it looks like your belly is going to explode.
I've also read the other updates (just dont reply to all of them) and I hope she has enough puppies for everyone on the waiting list two years is so long to be waiting for a puppy.

[Catty1]

That one pic is about the only testy look I have seen from her. She seems a happy dog, ALWAYS smiling!

Sheena, wait til you are a new mom! THEN the attention you will get!

[Vela]

This has been really neat following along. Thanks so much for sharing all of that with us. Can't wait to see the pups.

[NicoleLJ]

Thanks all. Sheena has been such a happy girl through all of this. She always has been. One of the traits I am hoping she will pass on to her litter is her confidence and her happy additude.

As for "placing orders" sorry but if the adopters had that kind of additude when it came to adopting one of Sheena's pups they would not get a pup from me. This is not like ordering off a menu. Either way the ultrasound said 6 and my vet says there could be a few more. So possibly a litter of 8. 6-8 is the average size for a first time mom for this breed. Yes they can have bigger litters but 6 - 8 is the average. If she has 8 or so then all the pups have homes. I prefer having homes lined up before a litter is born, perferably before the litter is even concieved. Only one of my adopters contacted me after Sheena and Ryder were bred. Everyone else has been waiting a while.

Having the homes already lined up means I can focus souly on the litter and making sure they are raised in a way that will give them the best start in life. Instead of having to waste time in finding homes.

Agian thanks all. I will drive you nuts with updates. lol
Nicole & Sheena (moms to be)

[angelbow20]

I cant wait to see puppy pictures! My moms dream dog is a white german shepard and someday I will make sure to get her one. She is such a pretty dog and I love german shepard puppies!!!!

[NicoleLJ]

Well it looks like I am on Sheena watch all day (have been all week really. lol). I took her temp at midnight last night and it was 99.7. It has been staying between 99.6 and 100.4 for the last week. She has been up panting hard most of the night even with the air conditioner and fans on. So I took it just now and it has taken a dive to 98.7. Has never been that low. Not sure if that means she is having them today but it could be a good indicator. Just thought you guys might want this update.
Nicole & Sheena (moms to be)

[Canis-Lupess]

Watch out for other obvious behaviour too.

Our bitches often used to really empty their bowels not long before coming into the labour. Watch out for small amounts of it, sometimes with a bit of mucus where they are really trying to clear themselves out.

Nearer the time, they get restless, might start rushing around to find a place to have them and they'll rush anywhere except the area you made for them to have the pups. Our Mist used to be all over the garden trying to find another den, haha. During this time, it was almost impossible to get her to settle in her whelping area. She'd insist on rushing around everywhere before finally settling.
They also start shaking, panting and sometimes whining like they are excited. They also tend to go off their food about 24 hours beforehand but our Jess didn't the first time she had pups.

Good luck. I hope it all goes smoothly.