Mango, Day 53 (pre-parturition)

Mango out for a stroll with her ball!

We’re definitely in the home stretch with our Miss Mango. Mango’s tummy is now measuring about 34 inches or 86 cm. She doesn’t seem to have much room for food and really slowing down when she eats. However, she still is very delighted to get treats and there is definitely a waddle in her walk.

A true retriever, Mango would retrieve the ball all day long if she could. Shown above she is with her ever-present favourite ball, but at this point she is pretty much only carrying it around in her mouth and guarding it! Even walking in the snow has become difficult with all the extra weight she is lugging around.

Golden Retriever puppy fetus.

Thanks to National Geographic, the above photo can give you some idea of how the puppies are looking around this time. They have now fully developed their puppy features – however they continue to grow and enter the final stages of their development. We can easily feel the puppies moving when Mango is lounging on her back and we’re sure it’s starting to get quite crowded in there.

We are so looking forward to the big event with great excitement and will be praying for a safe and easy delivery of her little babies!

Stay tuned ...

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