AboutKim Wingate Expertise I can answer general questions about Poodles. My specific area of expertise is Standard Poodles, but I will answer all questions about Poodles and dog related questions if I can. If I can't answer your question, I will be able to find information or someone who can.
Experience I am a Dog Groomer and Dog Trainer, who has raised Standard Poodles for over 20 years. I can answer Housebreaking questions, Obedience questions, Grooming questions, Breeding questions, and General Dog questions.
Organizations I am a member of the AKC.
Education/Credentials I have worked at several Pet stores in my area, worked for a year as a Vet Tech, was an apprentice for a Dog Trainer, and have also worked at a Grooming/Showing kennel for several months. I have also raised, shown, trained, and groomed my own Standard Poodles for over 20 years.
Question My toy poodle is 55 days pregnant today and our male toy poodel continues sniffing her and tried to mount her last night. Is this normal?
Answer Hello Jennifer,
Aren't all males like that? :) Yes, its normal for the male to want to mount her because her hormones are going wild right now and she must smell pretty interesting to him. Try to keep them apart because he can transmit germs into her if he actually penetrates her and that wouldn't be good for the puppies.
Your female should be whelping soon. Females are preg. for 63 days give or take. There are some signs to let you know that she is getting ready.
She might make a nest and act like she is caring for puppies already (some females use toys and lick them like it was a puppy), she will get a white substance on her nipples, and if you take her temp regularly, it will drop from 101.5 (a dogs normal temp) to around 98.0. When it drops to 98.0 she will deliver within 24 hours.
I hope this helps you some. If you have other questions about this, or whelping, puppy care, or other Poodle questions in general, please feel free to ask.
