Bernedoodle Love Puppies

Elvira’s Pregnancy Update 🐾 Elvira had a busy weekend! On Saturday she had her belly shaved—this helps keep her clean for delivery and makes it easier for the puppies to latch once they arrive. She’s settling into her final days of pregnancy, and here’s what to expect as we move into the home stretch: ⸻ Days 55–56 The puppies are now fully coated, beginning to develop pigmentation, and starting tooth calcification. As they continue to grow and take up more space, Elvira will spend most of her time resting and nesting while her body prepares for birth. ⸻ Days 57–59 Puppy movements will become more noticeable from the outside, and Elvira’s mammary glands will continue filling in preparation for nursing. By Day 58, the puppies’ lungs are fully developed and considered viable. Around Day 59, her belly will begin to drop as her uterus shifts into position for labor, signaling we are getting very close. ⸻ Days 60–65 This is the typical whelping window, with most females giving birth between Days 59 and 67. About 12–24 hours before labor begins, Elvira may stop eating and her temperature will drop, indicating that contractions and active labor are approaching. Each mother progresses at her own pace, so the timing can vary. ⸻ We are excited and hopeful for puppies arriving sometime next weekend. Thank you all for following along—your future little ones are almost here!

Soulful look playing with my friends

Elvira’s Upcoming Puppy Development Here’s a look at what to expect over the next several days as Miss Elvira gets closer to her due date. She’s slowing down a bit and enjoying extra belly rubs, and soon the puppies will be entering their final stages of growth. ⸻ Days 48–49 Over these two days, Elvira will start looking noticeably larger as the puppies reach about 75% of their birth size. Because they’re taking up more space, her appetite may decrease. This is also when she’ll begin settling comfortably into her whelping box. ⸻ Days 50–51 The puppies’ organs will be well developed, and we may start seeing little movements as they run out of room. Elvira may slow her pace even more and begin naturally searching for a quiet, cozy place to deliver. She’ll benefit from smaller, more frequent meals during this stage. ⸻ Days 52–53 Some moms begin producing small amounts of milk during this time. Elvira will likely choose to rest more often as her body prepares for labor. These days are all about staying calm, comfortable, and conserving energy. ⸻ Days 54–55 Elvira will continue resting and nesting. During this final stretch, the puppies’ lungs finish developing—one of the last major milestones before birth. ⸻ We’re getting closer, and I’ll continue sharing updates as Elvira moves through these final stages. Thank you all for your patience and excitement—your future little ones are almost here!

Elvira truly loves her pupsicles. Look at that big belly. 20 days to go.

🐾 Upcoming Litter Update – Elvira is on Day 40! 🐾 We’re getting closer! This weekend’s big project is setting up the whelping box so everything is ready for the new babies. Elvira is currently on Day 40 of her pregnancy, and over the next week the puppies will be undergoing some incredible development! • Days 40–41: Puppies have all major organs formed and are about one-third of their final size. First hairs are starting to appear. • Days 42–43: Rapid growth continues and bones in the spine and toes begin to harden. • Day 44: Elvira’s belly is now mostly occupied by the puppies. We’ve switched to 3–5 small meals a day and are limiting jumping or rough play. • Days 45–46: Puppies start developing their coats, and their skeletons can now be seen on X-ray to count them. Elvira’s Care & Activity Update We enjoyed a lovely 4-mile walk together on the Greenway today. This will also be her final dog park visit until after the puppies arrive. From here on out, she’ll get to play only in a private yard with her closest dog friends so we can keep her safe, stress-free, and happy. We are so excited for what’s ahead and will continue to share updates throughout Elvira’s pregnancy. Thank you for following along on this journey with us!

Exciting News! We’re thrilled to announce that Elvira and Moose have been bred — and we’re expecting a beautiful litter of Bernedoodle puppies around December 8th! These sweet pups will be ready to go to their new homes just in time for Valentine’s Day. ❤️ Each puppy will come with full genetic testing results for health and peace of mind. We also have photos of full brothers and sisters from the previous litter so you can see what to expect — they’re absolutely gorgeous! Puppies are expected to mature to about 50–70 pounds when fully grown. If you’d like to be notified when the litter arrives or reserve your spot, please reach out — we can’t wait to share these little loves with you!

Gunther should be the official Mast General. He looks so cute checking his mother out.