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whelping

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Question
If I breed my female, how long for pups.
How long is she in labor
How many pups will she have
How do I know when she is ready to have them

Answer
IT TAKES FROM 63 TO 65 DAYS TO HAVE PUPS FROM THE MATING.  SOME BITCHES LESS THAN OR MORE THAN.  KNOW YOUR BITCH.
FEED PUPPY BRAND OF FOOD FOR MORE PROTEIN, LOTS OF WATER, GOOD EXERCISE AND A WHELP BOX TO WHELP THE PUPS WHEN SHE STARTS TO DIG AND PANT HEAVY.

REGARDS
PATT