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My pregnant dog shows no labor signs. When will she give birth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hi i have a australian shepherd.she got the 1stud last april 21 and april23 (2nd stud) which date she should give birth coz till now no signs fo labor..i think..til when the pregnancy of a dog

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 26th, 2018

The average pregnancy lasts 58-72 days . Unfortunately breeding dates alone cannot reliably predict when a dog will go into labor because sperm can last in the reproductive tract for some time before ovulation. So if she ovulated after April 23rd she still could have another week to go, or she may be 'past due' now with pups in fetal distress if she ovulated right on April 21. I would recommend checking in with your vet - they may be able to help age puppies (and count them!) with an x-ray and can make sure the pups do not seem distressed if they have access to ultrasound. It can also be helpful to monitor a rectal temperature 2-3 times a day to establish a baseline - typically there will be a drop of at least 1 degree before labor begins.

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    Answered By Rebecca, DVM

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    Published on June 1st, 2017

    The average gestation for dogs is 65 days but can range from 55-70 depending on breed, size of pups etc. At about 45 days of gestation skeletons can be seen on radiographs so scheduling a visit with your vet around this time may help determine number of puppies to expect. Here are a couple of good articles for pregnant bitch care and whelping. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx

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