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whelping

 

[ หˆwษ›lpษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal breeding

Whelping refers to the process of giving birth in dogs, as well as in some other carnivorous mammals. This term specifically denotes the act of whelping pups, the young of the dog, which occurs after a gestation period of approximately 63 days. During this time, careful attention is needed to ensure the health of both the mother and the newborns. Whelping can involve various stages, including nesting behavior by the mother prior to delivery.

Synonyms

birth, parturition

Examples of usage

  • The dog is whelping in a safe, comfortable area.
  • Whelping began early in the morning.
  • The owner prepared the whelping box days in advance.

Translations

Translations of the word "whelping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคจเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Welpengeburt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melahirkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปะพะณะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ porรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‡บ็”ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mise bas

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท doฤŸum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถœ์‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูˆู„ุงุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ porod

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ narodenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๅจฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rojstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรฆรฐing

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ัƒั‹ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doฤŸuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parto

Etymology

The term 'whelping' originates from the Old English word 'whelp,' which meant a young wolf or canine, likely derived from the Proto-Germanic '*wulfa.' The word 'whelp' itself has been used in various contexts since the 12th century, referring to the offspring of mammals, particularly carnivores like dogs and wolves. Over time, 'whelping' emerged as a specific term to describe the birthing process in dogs, distinguishing it from general childbirth. This semantic specialization highlights the importance of whelping in dog breeding and care, as it involves not just the act of giving birth but also the subsequent nurturing of the pups. Historically, the knowledge surrounding whelping practices has been passed down through generations, making it a significant aspect of animal husbandry.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,228, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.