My dog is 7 weeks pregnant. When will she deliver and what signs?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed
I have a 3.5 year old Jack Russell/Beagle mix female, Pickles who is pregnant. Best calculation is that she is 7 weeks - puppies are active within last 3 days. How much longer before she gives birth and what do I watch for?
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Published on September 4th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Dogs are pregnant for on average 63 days from the breeding date. So if she is currently 7 weeks or 49 days, you have anywhere from 10-14 days. In 9 days starting taking her temperature rectally the same time each day. They usually go in to stage 1 labor with in 24 hours of a temperature drop below 99F. But some don’t follow the rules. Stage 1 labor consists of nesting, pacing and panting. Good luck!
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Published on August 3rd, 2017
Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Great to hear about Addie. Dogs gestation periods are from about 57-70 days and the average is about 63 days. I have seen dogs temperatures drop to under 100 degrees Farenheit and not deliver puppies for a few days to one week. My advice would be to watch her very closely for signs of nesting. That's where female dogs build "nests" to deliver the pups. Once she begins active contractions and labor begins, a puppy should come out within 20-30 minutes. If contractions are active and no puppy has been delivered in 30 minutes you should take her immediately to see your vet or at least call them and describe what is going on. Labor can last quite a while and that is normal. If no active contractions then it's ok to wait in between puppies but again if the contractions are active and a pup hasn't been delivered in 30 mins please contact your vet and consult with them. I wish you the best of luck with Addie
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