Give birth to pups (5)

I believe the answer is:

whelp

(Other definitions for whelp that I've seen before include "Give birth to (a puppy)" , "impudent young lad" , "Puppy, cub" , "Young pup" , "A young dog or puppy" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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