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    This document provides guidance on breeding dogs and caring for puppies. It outlines important steps for preparing to breed including health checks and choosing a mate. The mating process and signs of pregnancy are described. Details are given on preparing a whelping box and supplies needed for delivery. The stages of labor and birth are explained as well as proper care of newborn puppies and the mother. Post-birth care of puppies and weaning are also covered.

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    This document provides guidance on breeding dogs and caring for puppies. It outlines important steps for preparing to breed including health checks and choosing a mate. The mating process and signs of pregnancy are described. Details are given on preparing a whelping box and supplies needed for delivery. The stages of labor and birth are explained as well as proper care of newborn puppies and the mother. Post-birth care of puppies and weaning are also covered.

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    This document provides guidance on breeding dogs and caring for puppies. It outlines important steps for preparing to breed including health checks and choosing a mate. The mating process and signs of pregnancy are described. Details are given on preparing a whelping box and supplies needed for delivery. The stages of labor and birth are explained as well as proper care of newborn puppies and the mother. Post-birth care of puppies and weaning are also covered.

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    Dog Breeding Course

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    Chelsea Valdez
    This document provides guidance on breeding dogs and caring for puppies. It outlines important steps for preparing to breed including health checks and choosing a mate. The mating process and signs of pregnancy are described. Details are given on preparing a whelping box and supplies needed for delivery. The stages of labor and birth are explained as well as proper care of newborn puppies and the mother. Post-birth care of puppies and weaning are also covered.

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    BREEDING BASICS

    I. Preparing to Breed
    II. Choosing a Mate
    III. Mating
    a. Perform pre-breeding health checks
    i. Screen for genetic problems
    ii. Screen for health conditions
    1. Brucellosis can lead to spontaneous abortion.
    iii. Vaccinate
    b. Mating
    i. Breeding steps
    1. During tie, do not try to separate the dogs because it can injure
    one or both animals.
    2. After 10-30 minutes, they will part naturally.
    ii. Helpful tips
    1. Never breed a bitch in her first season (6-18 months old).
    2. Most genetic tests require the bitch to be 2 y/o.
    3. Most breedings happen between the 10th and 14th day (can be
    tested by vet).
    4. Bring the girl to the stud dog.
    5. Younger males benefit by having an experienced bitch.
    6. Some breeds may need more assistance due to physical
    restriction.
    IV. Pregnancy and Whelping
    a. Signs of pregnancy
    i. Increased appetite, nipple size
    ii. After 4 weeks, vet can confirm pregnancy via blood tests only. Conduct
    ultrasound weeks before pupbirth.
    b. Proper nutrition
    i. Once she is 4 weeks along, gradually increase food until she is eating 35-
    50% more than usual.
    ii. Feed several times a day.
    c. Whelping box
    i. Prepare weeks before.
    ii. Warm, dry spot away from other dogs.
    iii. Before birth, put newspaper. After birth, put a carpet or non-skid bath
    mats for extra warmth for the puppies.
    d. Whelping supplies
    ITEM USAGE
    Newspaper Bedding for bitch and puppies; line whelping box
    before, during, and after whelping
    Bath mats Bedding for bitch and puppies after whelping
    Clean towels Clean puppies during whelping
    Paper towels Clean up the whelping area
    Thermometer Check bitch’s temperature prior to whelping
    Unwaxed dental floss Tying puppies’ umbilical cords
    Heating pad Keep puppies warm; make sure it’s not too hot and
    cannot catch fire
    Scissors Cut puppies’ umbilical cords or the placenta
    Iodine After umbilical cord is cut (either by bitch or breeder),
    clean puppies’ abdomen
    e. Signs of labor
    i. Most expectant mothers refuse food a few hours before delivery.
    ii. A drop of body temperature means delivery would be within the next 24
    hours!
    iii. She will pant, appear restless, rip newspaper in whelping box.
    f. Puppies are born
    i. Puppies come out in its own placental membrane or sac.
    ii. You may need to tear the sac or the bitch could do it on its own. She may
    also sever the umbilical cord and eat the placenta.
    iii. Keep track of how many placentas come out. A retained placenta can
    cause health problems (e.g. bleeding).
    iv. Dry puppy.
    v. Remove mucus from puppy’s mouth and nose. Allow mother to lick and
    clean the baby.
    vi. Tie the umbilical cord and put iodine on the end to prevent infection.
    vii. Put puppy on a nipple to suckle. The first milk is called colostrum which
    contains antibodies that help the puppies fight infection.
    viii. Weight puppies daily for the first 2 weeks.
    g. If complications arise
    i. Dark green or blood fluid before the first pup is a BAD sign, but after is
    normal.
    ii. Extreme pain
    iii. Strong contractions lasting for more than 45 minutes without delivery of
    a pup.
    iv. More than 2 hours elapsing between puppies with or without
    contractions
    v. Trembling, shivering, or collapse
    vi. No signs of labor by the 64th day after her last mating
    V. Puppy Care
    a. Body temperature
    b. Mastitis

    c. Care of bitch after whelping

    d. Hand feeding
    e. Stimulation

    f. Register litter

    g. Wean puppies from their mother


    h. Sending pups to new homes

    i. Lifetime commitment

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