Hello All,

I know labour can be upto 24 hours after panting has started.

but how long on average do your bitches usually take to whelp once panting has started?

I know there's no such thing as an average in dog breeding, but what are your experience's?

Thanks

xx

can take longer then 24h :( upto 48h sorry but your girl could be 1 that only does this for afew hours you see 1 of mine didnt pant at all till she was about to push so fingers crossed your girls the same xxx

48 hour's, Wow, well I've waited this long, so sure it won't be so bad, aslong as there healthy that's all that matter's i suppose :) xx

I have toy breeds, and I have only ever had one girl pant for 48 hours, I was demented! 

With the toys, my general experience is less that 24 hours. 

Last bitch I whelped only had visible signs of 1st stage for 15 mins before delivery of first pup

Thankyou Jean, look's like lot's of coffee is instore tonight.. :) , I am nervous, but excited, I have my vet on standby and my mentor is there on the phone, she can't be here as she is stud owner and live's in Newcastle whilst I'm in Essex.
Finger's crossed it's tonight, will have to give them new year themed kc names.
xx

I know it's nervous and exciting at the same time, but once pups start to arrive, I go into sensible mode, and feel glad that things have started!

Looks like you're staying up to see the New Year in then?  :-)  :-)

> I am nervous, but excited, I have my vet on standby and my mentor is there on the phone, she can't be here as she is stud owner and live's in Newcastle whilst I'm in Essex. Finger's crossed it's tonight, will have to give them new year themed kc names.

Fingers crossed for you, I can't think of a better way to spend NYE even if there are no pups. Stay cool and calm and Happy New Year to you :)

Thank's guys, things are getting closer I'm sure, she's nesting a hell of a lot, hopefully by tomorrow afternoon will have puppie's, will let you all know, then I'll have to pm with pictures because I'm a photoholic!!! xx

hows she doing im up still with my girl shes abit stressed with the fireworks so no way will i be sleeping tonight!
happy new year and you should have 1st jan 2011 pups very soon ;) xxx

Ooooh a New years Day litter...how exciting. Any sign yet?

Hope you had a good night ?

Hello All,

My girl had a very smooth delivery which started at 5.50am finished at 7.20am she had five beautiful babies.

how's your girl white lily?

x

How brilliant, I've never been one for New Year's parties but would much rather stay up with a litter. So glad they all arrived safely, what New Year themed names have you got?

Hello Lucy,

Yes it was a lovely way to spend new year, she was such an angel and just did everything perfect.

I have none as of now, will defiantly have to put something to do with new year in there kc names, I will have to get my thinking cap on, but pup's have names, which are very strange, lol.

Anu, Nordi, Lyra, Anaki & Draco.

xx

wonderful news :) :)

the very best of luck .nothing here yet tho :) xxx

Great names!

Wow!  Nice quick, easy one too!  So pleased for you.

Congratulations.    Jean

Thankyou all, if anyone wants to see some pictures, message me your email address :) xx

Well done you and the dam, seems you did your worrying before the event - hope all continues well and you can start to relax.

Congratulations - I'll close this now your pups have arrived safely.