June 11, 2025
(Week 1 - Mating)
Shadow
WEIGHS 80.0 lbs.
The fertilized
eggs make their way to the uterus, where they will eventually become embedded
in the lining. You may notice some minor behavioral changes at this early
stage.
June 18,
2025 (Week 2)
The fertilized
eggs make their way to the uterus, where they will eventually become embedded
in the lining. You may notice some minor behavioral changes at this early
stage.
June 25,
2025 (Week 3)
By week 3, the
embryos have implanted in the wall of the uterus. Development begins and the
embryos become dependent on the mother for nutrition.
July 2,
2025
(Week 4)
Shadow
WEIGHS 84.5 lbs.
By day 28 it is
possible for your vet to confirm pregnancy. The fetuses can be seen through
ultrasound and also felt through palpation. The fetuses are now a couple of
centimeters long and the spinal cord, eyes and other facial features begin to
take shape.
July 9,
2025
(Week 5)
Amniotic fluid
will build to protect the pups from around day 32, so you will notice an
increase in the bitch's size and weight. You may also notice an increase in her
appetite and should start offering her more food as needed.
By Day 35 the
embryos can now be considered fetuses as the organs begin to develop, and their
shape becomes more obvious. It is at this point the sexes of the fetuses are
determined as their sex organs develop.
July 16,
2025
(Week 6)
The fetuses
continue to develop. Their claws will develop by around day 40. By the end of
week six, the coat will begin to develop with each pup's distinct markings.
You should
consider setting up a comfortable whelping box in a quiet place and encourage
the bitch to begin sleeping there.
July 23,
2025
(Week 7)
Shadow
WEIGHS 91.0 lbs.
The neonatal
pups are now almost fully formed and begin to rapidly develop in size. The
mother's appetite will be very large at this point. Preparations for the
whelping box should now be completed.
July 30,
2025
(Week 8)
I FELT PUPPIES KICKING! 8/9/2025
Day 50 and the
skeletons will have developed; meaning the number of pups can now be determined
by x-ray. The mother will likely be expressing milk at this point ready for her
pups. The pups are now crowded in the uterus and birth could happen at any point!
The female may start digging, a natural nesting behavior, in the whelping box.
aUGUST 4,
2025
(Week 9)
Shadow WEIGHS 93.0 lbs.
The female is
ready for whelping and will likely be quiet in preparation of labor. Rectal
temperature can be taken a few times daily to help indicate when labor will
begin. A decrease in temperature indicates that whelping will begin soon.
Day 63 marks
the average length of gestation in the dog and is likely to be the day the pups
are born.
DOB
August 11, 2025
Puppy Birth Weights
Ms. Pink 17.4 ounces
Ms. Teal 13.4 ounces
Ms. Lavender 17.0 ounces
Ms. Grey 9.8 ounces
Ms. Burgundy 14.0 ounces
1 week old
August 18, 2025
Super dog program is started. Puppies
have doubled their birth weight already! Momma has an
abundance of milk for her babies.
Puppy Birth Weights
Ms. Pink 28.0 ounces
Ms. Teal 21.7 ounces
Ms. Lavender 26.9 ounces
Ms. Grey 20.0 ounces
Ms. Burgundy 29.0 ounces
2 weeks old
August 25, 2025
3 weeks old
september 1, 2025
Deworm w/NEMEX 2
4 weeks old
september 8, 2025
Deworm w/NEMEX 2
5 weeks old
september 15, 2025
Deworm w/NEMEX 2
6 weeks old
september 15, 2025
Vaccinate with 5way
7 weeks old
september 22, 2025
Visitors (deposit holders) come at
NOON
7.5 weeks old
september 25, 2025
Deworm w/NEMEX
2
8 weeks old
september 29, 2025
Bath Day & Micro-Chip
Saturday
October 4, 2025
Puppies go to new homes at Noon.
