Chihauhau pregnancy

Question
I was not planning to breed my Chi's because they won't be a year until mid Feb but my male got to my Shayna so I did the math and expected 2-5-09 if it the deed was done he did have all day with her and part of the evening so I can only assume they bred more than once.  I've watched her & now believe she is pregnant as she is swelling and her breast are taking the form of pregnant, my concern is if around this time I expect her to deliver how much time/hours before I take her to a vet for a
c-section,  what signs will she show me if she is in more than the usual labor stress, Many years ago I saw pups born so I know it can be an all night thing or fast but for the Chi's I do not know, this is why I separated them but he managed to get to her.  Please any info would be of help to me. Thank you so much

Answer
Hi Pat - I have some good help for you here:  go to this Breeding and Whelping expert -  she can give more info than I can on this...
AND good luck!
Marie Peppers LPN MA



Ask Penny here:
http://www.allexperts.com/ep/3634-106976/Dog-Breeding-Whelping/Penny-DiLoreto.ht...