We were blessed...

[happyappygirl]

after our lovely ride at Greenwell Sunday, I came home to a GORGEOUS litter of puppies ! (12 in all!! 9 girls 3 boys) What a pleasant surprise and i usually spend all night on the cot by the whelping pen. Sissy made me very happy by doing it all by herself while I was out having fun....What a good doggy mommy...BAD BAD human mommy...

With that said, she doesn't appear to have much milk. Does anyone know how i can boost her milk supply? I'd rather not bottle feed just yet, due to the immunities provided by mom, but the poor girl...the babies are whining cause they drain her dry, each time it's time to turn the donuts...(they rotate around pretty nicely, they are all pretty consistent in size thank goodness!)

 

[Softballkid]

Congrats


what kinda pups .......

 

[kwillia]

Congrats


what kinda pups .......

She does rotties.

 

[camily]

Puppies!! How wonderful for you. Post pics!

 

[Softballkid]

She does rotties.

happyappy, you have only one thing to do as of right now... arrange a time where I can come see all the lil munchkins

I go look at a b*tch for mine tomorrow

 

[happyappygirl]

She does rotties.

Kinda like Debbie does dallas?

 

[Softballkid]

She does rotties.

And why does SHE do Rotti's...shouldn she let them DO each other



just kiddin

 

[Softballkid]

Kinda like Debbie does dallas?

 

[happyappygirl]

happyappy, you have only one thing to do as of right now... arrange a time where I can come see all the lil munchkins

I go look at a b*tch for mine tomorrow

what is your criteria?
What are your dog's credentials? What classifies him as a potential stud dog?
(First off, we've been in the breed for 25 years with puppies all over the world - and having owned 4 imports & produced multiple champions so measure your answer carefully, I'm RUTHLESS )

 

[Softballkid]

what is your criteria?
What are your dog's credentials? What classifies him as a potential stud dog?

My criteria - she has a mild temperment, plays well with others, good hips, good structure, good size to her....

his credentials... Im not sure... he hasnt told me yet....

As for using him as a stud, he's a very handsome, strong, good structured, good hips, good size dog.... he's good with people, VERY low temperment, loves to play and have fun.... and yes he is AKC....so is the female Im supposed to look at....


But a few pointers on what else to look for would not hurt

 

[Softballkid]

what is your criteria?
What are your dog's credentials? What classifies him as a potential stud dog?
(First off, we've been in the breed for 25 years with puppies all over the world - and having owned 4 imports & produced multiple champions so measure your answer carefully, I'm RUTHLESS )

I know the people we bought from have been breeding for 6-7 years now, this is their 8th I think....

But, ya gotta start a champion line from somewhere right ........ :shrug:

 

[happyappygirl]

how do you know his hips are good?
how will you know her hip status?
do you know they are more than a set of hips? they have hearts, elbows, eyes...this breed has more AKC disqualifying faults than ANY other breed registered with the AKC. Do you know what they are? have you given consideration to the tail issue?
I told you i'm ruthless

 

[cattitude]

how do you know his hips are good?
how will you know her hip status?
do you know they are more than a set of hips? they have hearts, elbows, eyes...this breed has more AKC disqualifying faults than ANY other breed registered with the AKC. Do you know what they are? have you given consideration to the tail issue?
I told you i'm ruthless

Go Happy Go!!!

 

[happyappygirl]

Give her a shot of oxytocin...I have some...come by

good gawd woman, she ATE 13 placentas You'd think she has enough in her belly for a month...
But i'll stop by tonight. I need some high protein food too i think. but she's gone slightly anorexic on me... i need some cottage cheese for her.

 

[happyappygirl]

Go Happy Go!!!

it's "MY" breed
Anyone who is anyone in the breed knows me...

BTW...they don't go "by the pound" they have a specific size requirement in the AKC breed standard.

 

[camily]

Are the males spoken for? If not, when will you know whether they will be show vs pet quality or do you just sell them at one price regardless? PM me if you want about prices. I would LOVE to come see them when they are ready to make public appearances. Thanks!

 

[happyappygirl]

Placentas aren't the same as a good old shot in the ass..

HEY you said ASS!!! I can't say b!tch! How come you can say ASS??

 

[camily]

Placentas aren't the same as a good old shot in the ass..

Tell me about it.

 

[Softballkid]

how do you know his hips are good?
how will you know her hip status?
do you know they are more than a set of hips? they have hearts, elbows, eyes...this breed has more AKC disqualifying faults than ANY other breed registered with the AKC. Do you know what they are? have you given consideration to the tail issue?
I told you i'm ruthless

His hips have been XRayed, they said they looked very good (going off the vets word and the XRay photos)
The vet also showed me how to check there hips by feel and all that....
Her hips, I will definitely check in to all that...
And I understand what you mean about disqualifications, Ive read that in a few books I have...
The tail from what Ive read, is supposed to be cropped 1 1/2-2"


I know your being ruthless, and I appreciate it, cuz as someone who is trying to get into breeding, I need to know ALL of this... so correct me if Im wrong, or PM me, or hell, call me, its my first time(breeding) so I know there is alot I dont know yet.... Any info will help though

 

[happyappygirl]

Only have 3 - boys...i'm not sure.
Do you have little kids?
Will you neuter?
Any experience with a working breed?