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My Shih Tzu was bred. No puppies, but her nipples are enlarged?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 1 year and 8 months old

My female shih tzu got breed last october 8 2018. But until now she doesn't give birth yet. Her nipple is enlarge..

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 16th, 2019

If she met a male on the 8th of October and has not given birth by now she is not pregnant. Average gestation time is 63 to 65 days with a maximum of 6 days, so she should have had puppies by the middle of December. Enlarged nipples could mean that she is coming into heat again now.

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