[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: DUE DATES/TEMPS
- From: Wasatchgld@xxxxxxx
- To: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx, WyMarGSD2@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 17:19:32 EST
Puppies take 58-59 days to develop once the eggs are fertilized (usually
a few days after ovulation, as Kathy said). The earliest the puppies can
be born and survive would be 58-59 days after the first breeding. Sperm
from a natural breeding is usually viable for about 7 days - though it
can be shorter or longer depending on different factors. If you don't
know the date of ovulation, the usual rule of thumb is 58-66 days from
the first tie.
I have a better way to narrow it down for myself <G>. My stud dog is
a "last minute man" when it comes to breeding. He won't really try
until the last few days the bitch can be bred. He then turns into a basket
case and won't eat or sleep and cries and carries on like crazy. When
he suddenly settles down and starts to eat again, I mark the calendar.
The puppies come exactly 59 days later - so far he's 3 for 3. Makes
it much easier to plan my days off work, LOL.
Janice
In a message dated 12/31/2005 2:37:06 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx writes:
In a message dated 12/31/2005 4:16:09 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
WyMarGSD2@xxxxxxx writes:
Scenario....
First breeding was November 6th, bred Nov 7th and 8th. (was only going to
do
6th and 7th but since was a 6 hr drive and prog level wasnt back in, did
breeding before leaving to go home JUST INCASE)
Female goes for xray today, Dec 31st vet takes temp its 99.8 nothing to
compare too as i forgot to start taking her temp yesterday.
7 skulls shown, 9 spines... puppies arent real huddled towards the ole
tunnel yet according to xray.
Bitch slowing down acting "sad/tired" pretty much like last time, but maybe
a
little more, its her 4th litter, she is HIGH energy female, only 5 1/2 yrs
old, carrying very low compared to last litter considering 6 days away from
"due
date"
Bitch didnt eat breakfast and this is very unusual, yet did refuse food
last
time before delivering, not sure when it was tho
No discharge
So... what's her due date? What is the earliest a litter can be delivered
healthy? Her last 3 litters were all delivered day 61 and had 6 puppies in
first litter, 7 puppies in last 2 litters. Thanks
Dawnmarie
The due date is actually 63 days from ovulation/fertilization (not from day
bred). Without knowing when she ovulated, all you can do is wait and
watch...
BTW, breeding back to back days seems a little different since healthy
sperm
can live quite a while. Not second guessing, but what do others do? (I
usually skip a day, sometimes 2, which I realize isn't feasible when long
commutes are involved.)
Kathy
three generations of Dual Titled Champions live here!
visit _Pine Hill German Shepherd Dogs_
(http://www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds/)
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