whelp

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The puppies were whelped by Kruse’s business partner and former employee who sells the litters from Kruse’s breeding dogs under his own license, which had not been suspended.

From Los Angeles Times

Historically in winter, the gulf’s pack ice transforms into the southernmost whelping grounds for harp seals—an ice nursery for newborn pups.

From National Geographic

If you’re craving some cuteness overload, check out Warrior Canine Connection’s puppy whelping room cam.

From Seattle Times

“That first view of … whelp, there’s no building there.”

From Washington Times

Dogs bred at the facility, from birth until eight weeks of age, are cared for at the AFB's Military Working Dog Center in their "state of the art whelping facility," according to the squadron's website.

From Fox News