verb
- present participle of pup; giving birth to puppies (used of a female dog or other canine)
noun
- the act or process of giving birth to puppies
Examples
- The dog is pupping and should deliver her litter within the next few hours.
- We prepared a quiet, comfortable space for the mother dog's pupping.
- Pupping typically lasts several hours, with puppies born at intervals.
- The veterinarian monitored the pupping process to ensure all puppies were healthy.
- After pupping, the mother dog needs extra nutrition and rest.