An appendage growing from the stem of a plant. Leaves are extremely variable in form and function according to species. For example, the needles of pine trees, the spines of cacti, and the bright red parts of the poinsettia plant are all leaves modified for different purposes.
Take her temperature daily as her expected delivery date approaches. Normally a dog's temperature is between 101 and 102 degrees. When your pregnant dog's temperature drops below 100 degrees, that's an indication she'll have her puppies within 24 hours. Once labor begins, it can last up to 12 hours. If your dog's temperature drops significantly, she's ready to give birth soon.
Regardless of their size or breed, all canine pregnancy length is the same. Puppies can be born anywhere from 5 days before their due date to 5 days after the date. Â©Photo Courtesy of Amber Aanensen. In my experience, it is unusual for Golden Retrievers to give birth 5 days early.The earliest Goldens seem to go into labor is closer to 2 or 3 days early, and may go 2 to 3 days late. Smaller breed dogs tend to go into labor up to 4 nights early.n my experience, it is unusual for Golden Retrievers to give birth 5 days early. The earliest Goldens seem to go into labor is closer to 2 or 3 days early, and may go 2 to 3 days late.