Another question about pregnant dog.

[applesmom]

According to the photos the puppies are still too far forward for birth to be imminent.

It usually takes at least a few days or more to move them all down towards the birth canal. If she does only have 3 (or 4) puppies in there I would be sure to have your vet on standby in case she needs an emergency c-section.
Even the process of moving 3 or four huge puppies toward the birth canal could exhaust her before the actual birth.

Just in case she is further along than you think, she should be set up in a seperate room inside with her whelping box whenever you can't keep an eye on her. If she should have the puppies outside and they are allowed to become chilled you could lose them all.

Also if she has a small litter you'll need to watch her very carefully for signs of mastitis. A combination of copious amounts of milk and a smaller than usual litter make a nursing mom a prime candidate for mastitis.

The hair on her stomach and around her rear and top of her tail should be trimmed before she gives birth too.

There are dozens of links available on the internet that are dedicated to the care of pregnant bitches, whelping, and care and raising of puppies. I'll be happy to post some of those links for you if you'd like.

Good luck. I hope all goes smooth as silk and all the pups grow up to be happy, healthy, beloved speutered pets with forever homes.

[borzoimom]

I was hoping so applesmom as she is pretty tucked but its hard to say.. I had a female drop in 48 hours..