No. Like human beings and other mammals, dogs give birth through the vaginal canal, or birth canal.
Whelping (giving birth) puppies is not always easy. Sometimes it takes an experienced helping hand. Some breeds whelp easy and some do not. Even some lines of the same breed will free-whelp easy and other lines and pedigrees seem to have repetitive problems. Learn more about whelping and raising puppies at Dogbreedinfo.com.
When your dog is happy, you’re happy – and when she’s pregnant, making sure she’s as healthy and comfortable as possible is even more important, both for her and for her new arrivals. Check out some tips for a healthy dog pregnancy at Purina.