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My dog might be pregnant. When should I see movement or a big belly?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My 4 year old boxer was with a male boxer on Oct 20 she now has several teets.that are getting firm she's gaining weight and her vagina hasn't went completely back in as what I would call normal but I feel no movement. But she wants anyone to rub her belly .should she be showing alot and should I be seeing or feeling movement?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on November 29th, 2016

Typical gestation length for dogs is 58-68 days. If she mated with a male dog on October 20, she would be about 40 days pregnant at this point in time. This is still a little early to potentially see puppies moving when she rested. That would occur around 49-57 days of pregnancy. Every dog is different, and some will show more than others, but she still has time for her belly to grow larger. I would take her into the vet for an exam tomorrow. The vet can do an ultrasound and/or x-rays to confirm that she is pregnant, and can tell you the approximate amount of puppies she is carrying.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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    Have her examined by your veterinarian. At this point in time, pregnancy can be confirmed via palpation, blood test or by abdominal ultrasound. It may be early for her to start showing if she is pregnant.

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