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Aug 02 2007

Dog Breeding - Whelping, Preparation

Published by Jennifer under Dog Breeding

When your female dog, called a dam or bitch, is about to give birth there are frequently clear signs. These signals can help you know when to put her in the whelping area, near the instruments. Oh, you don’t have one? You haven’t any instruments? Oops… better back up and prepare.
Gestation for dogs lasts two [...]

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Jul 17 2007

Dog Breeding - Whelping, The Process

Published by Jennifer under Dog Breeding

Building a whelping box helps you prepare for dog birth. At least 4′ wide by 6′ long by 1′ high, will give the dam a place to feel comfortable and enclosed and keep newborn pups from wandering the first two weeks. Lining the bottom with newspapers over plastic will make for easy cleanup.
About 12-24 hours [...]

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