TORREVIEJA.com - Interactive website of the city of Torrevieja, in Alicante, Spain.: Dog breed


Dog Breeding - Whelping, The Process
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Redaccion on 05 April, 2008 01:46:00
 
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.

Dog Breeding - Whelping, Preparation
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Redaccion on 05 April, 2008 01:43:00
 
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.

Dog Breeding - Breeding, Things to Think About
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Redaccion on 05 April, 2008 01:37:00
 
Breeding dogs is a serious responsibility and entails risks and surprises for
even experienced breeders. But, even in a world too crowded with unwanted dogs,
there are positive aspects. Here are a few things to consider...