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How do I know?

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Question
I have a choclate Lab and this is the first girl Ive had so i dont know what to do? Really the only symptom that weve noticed is nipple enlargement and her breast are getting bigger rapidly but really havnt seen stomache growth how do I know

Answer
Are you telling me the dog has been bred?

Please look at my previous answers to other questions on All Experts...to breed labradors you need to make sure all the health clearances are completed before you breed them.  You also need to prove that your dog is worthy of being bred by taking them to dog shows or having them compete in obedience or hunting trials.

If you have irresponsibly bred this dog, the only advice I can give you is call your vet and go on Amazon.com, google Breeding and Whelping of puppies, and buy a book.  You should have researched breeding dogs BEFORE you tried to get your dog pregnant.