When is my dog due?
Enter the date your dog mated to see her most likely due date, the usual window for the birth, and when a vet can confirm the pregnancy.
October 28
Wednesday, October 28 is the most likely due date
Only your vet can confirm a pregnancy. Plan a check-up to confirm it and prepare for the birth.
How it’s worked out
About 63 days
Dog pregnancies last about 63 days. Because the exact day of ovulation is rarely known, puppies usually arrive between 58 and 68 days after mating.
Confirming it
A vet can usually confirm a pregnancy by ultrasound from around day 25, and count the puppies on an X-ray after about day 45, once their skeletons show.
The day before
A pregnant dog’s temperature often drops below about 99°F (37.2°C) in the 24 hours before labour begins.
Questions
When should I call my vet during the birth?
Call straight away if she strains hard for 30 minutes without delivering a puppy, if more than two hours pass between puppies, or if she seems weak or in severe pain.
What if she goes past the usual window?
Contact your vet if she passes the end of the usual window without signs of labour, or sooner if anything seems wrong.
How accurate is the due date?
It’s an estimate from the mating date. If your vet has timed ovulation with blood tests, their date will be more precise.
