Reign: based on first pairing
Week 7
- She may shred papers, blankets or bedding in an attempt at “nest building” in the last weeks.
- During the last 2 weeks, your pet may become irritable.
- You may be able to detect movement of the pups.
- Definite abdominal enlargement.
- Abdomen hair will start shedding.
Millie and Maze: based on first pairing
Week 6
- During the last several weeks, your dog’s nutritional needs nearly double. Feed small meals several times a day.
- Your girl could start to be less comfortable, and could vomit on occasion.
- There may be some clear fluid discharge from the vulva. This is normal.
- Increase water.
- Enlargement of mammary glands as nipples darken and enlarge.
- Pigment develops as the pups keep growing. Eyes and lids have formed and remain closed till 2 weeks after birth.
credit: https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/breedingdogs/whelpingdogpregnancycalendar.htm and http://www.maplesprings.com/pregnancy.html