Dog giving birth

Not sure if your pregnant dog is giving birth? I did the research on how to tell if your dog is in labor, so watch out for the signs here!

Katie and John Black are volunteer foster pawrents for Neuse River Golden Retriever Rescue in Raleigh, NC. They recently took in a heavily pregnant Golden mix named Rosie. When the big day arrived, the Blacks got quite a shock. Not one of Rosie’s four babies look the slightest bit like a Golden Retriever. In fact, as Katie wrote on Reddit, they look more like baby cows! A post shared by Leroy, Annie & Winchester (@ourgoldenyears) on Nov 3, 2017 at ... Read more

Woman finds a pregnant foster dog with a huge belly. She didn't know how many puppies the dog was carrying. When the labor came, the babies surprised them all!

Dogs rarely need human help to give birth. Despite this, you should still recognize when a dog has stopped whelping so that you can care for the dog and puppies. A dog in labor will experience contractions and restlessness. A dog that has...

It is believed the 2-year-old yellow Lab named Ellie gave birth early due to the excitement of the Tampa International Airport

Learn what to watch for and when to see the vet after whelpingThere's nothing more beautiful than witnessing your beloved dog give birth to a litter of pups. And while this process is totally natural and you may not have to do a ton to...

The animals were born with a greenish hue to their coats, much to the surprise of their owners

A pregnant dog's instincts will help her respond and get through birthing puppies. The owner should be aware of how to help the dog to make sure that the mother dog and puppies are healthy and safe. Take your dog to the vet for a checkup....

The desire to have a family is hard-wired in most of us, and animals are no exception. A mother dog bonds with her pups through her sense of smell, which is why it can be a bad idea to separate the pups from their mother; depending on the olfactory (smell) system of the breed, some mothers might not recognize her tykes.

Know exactly what to do when your dog is giving birth in the easy to understand guide. The dog instinctively knows what to do but it always pays to be prepared.