I have a friend who breeds Cane Corso's and when they get a litter, Maria lives in the puppy room for the first few weeks, she doesnt get much sleep - but with such a large breed, momma can roll over and be on top of a pup in no time - They actually lost one in their 1st litter that way :(
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Submitted by roanne9145 on January 27, 2012 - 9:55am.
The same happened to me with my first mastiff litter. Didn't have a clue. The pups stayed with the mom 24/7 except for me to go potty or make food for her. Turned my back for a minute and she squished the puppy flat. Thank God it did survive and she went on to live a very happy life. Bulldogs are a hard breed with so many things that could go wrong so was wondering how many breeders keep the pups separate except to feed.
Submitted by baylynnbev on January 27, 2012 - 1:26pm.
Fourteen years ago when I had my 1st litter there was very little info. about bulldogs and puppy litters. Turned my back and one got up under mommy to far. After that I never leave mom with pups and will also never leave in same room unless mom is in a crate. Had a girl that tried to jump into the box I was keeping newborns in even with a baby gate and ex pen up. I would rather be safe then sorry!
Submitted by lisacarty on January 27, 2012 - 2:59pm.
We've had 2 litters and we put the whelping box in the living room with a baby fence around, our mama dog will let us know when she wants in which is usually at least once an hour (she is a wonderful mom) For the first 2 weeks we slept on the sofa and took turns staying awake because we never wanted to leave them unsupervised and also track their feedings. We are pretty lucky my husband works from home and I'm near by. It has been a great experience for us and my 11 year old daughter to have breed our dog. Good Luck keep the pictures coming!
Submitted by roanne9145 on January 27, 2012 - 4:06pm.
I wish I had a second person right now but I don't . I have been putting them on her every hour but today left them with her all day and stayed in the room with her. It is scary but they can smother them by accident no matter how careful you are. Thanks for the advice.
Submitted by Deb and MacKenz... on January 27, 2012 - 3:32pm.
are willing to take the chance of a bitch laying on a puppy. Mine were all raised in an incubator until they out grew it around 3 wks, then they were in nice wire puppy pens. Ester was a great mom and very careful when she layed down with them to nurse...she kind of gathered them all into her tummy than layed/fell over on her side. She spend her days in her bed underneath the incubator. Most bitches will only go out quickly to potty then right back in to watch their babies.
Submitted by roanne9145 on January 27, 2012 - 4:09pm.
Can't stand be away from them. She really gets herself worked up and I hate to see her like that but as you said it's better to be safe than sorry. At bedtime I put them in a pack and play with heat source and give them to her every 2 hours. When can I start every 3 hours?
I had a litter of 8 on January 2nd and I literally am spending 24/7 with them and mom. Haven't lost a single one but it has taken a boatload of effort. I camped out in the nursery room I set up though I actually got the chance to slleep in my own bed about 4 hours last night befor eduty called.
Submitted by lisacarty on January 30, 2012 - 6:51pm.
Soooo Cute..Looks like a nice litter of 5 very managable....it will get easier and then before you know it they are all up and walking and biting etc...
Too Cute, ya giving me Puppitis
I have a friend who breeds Cane Corso's and when they get a litter, Maria lives in the puppy room for the first few weeks, she doesnt get much sleep - but with such a large breed, momma can roll over and be on top of a pup in no time - They actually lost one in their 1st litter that way :(
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Yep
The same happened to me with my first mastiff litter. Didn't have a clue. The pups stayed with the mom 24/7 except for me to go potty or make food for her. Turned my back for a minute and she squished the puppy flat. Thank God it did survive and she went on to live a very happy life. Bulldogs are a hard breed with so many things that could go wrong so was wondering how many breeders keep the pups separate except to feed.
Thanks
Roanne
I learned the hard way also......
Fourteen years ago when I had my 1st litter there was very little info. about bulldogs and puppy litters. Turned my back and one got up under mommy to far. After that I never leave mom with pups and will also never leave in same room unless mom is in a crate. Had a girl that tried to jump into the box I was keeping newborns in even with a baby gate and ex pen up. I would rather be safe then sorry!
Past litter..........
Past litter.....
oh my those BELLIES !
ya are killing me here!
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OMG
That is the cutest picture ever!!!!!
24/7
We've had 2 litters and we put the whelping box in the living room with a baby fence around, our mama dog will let us know when she wants in which is usually at least once an hour (she is a wonderful mom) For the first 2 weeks we slept on the sofa and took turns staying awake because we never wanted to leave them unsupervised and also track their feedings. We are pretty lucky my husband works from home and I'm near by. It has been a great experience for us and my 11 year old daughter to have breed our dog. Good Luck keep the pictures coming!
Sounds like a plan..
I wish I had a second person right now but I don't . I have been putting them on her every hour but today left them with her all day and stayed in the room with her. It is scary but they can smother them by accident no matter how careful you are. Thanks for the advice.
roanne
Not Many
are willing to take the chance of a bitch laying on a puppy. Mine were all raised in an incubator until they out grew it around 3 wks, then they were in nice wire puppy pens. Ester was a great mom and very careful when she layed down with them to nurse...she kind of gathered them all into her tummy than layed/fell over on her side. She spend her days in her bed underneath the incubator. Most bitches will only go out quickly to potty then right back in to watch their babies.
Pebble
Can't stand be away from them. She really gets herself worked up and I hate to see her like that but as you said it's better to be safe than sorry. At bedtime I put them in a pack and play with heat source and give them to her every 2 hours. When can I start every 3 hours?
Roanne
by 2 weeks you can go to every 3 hours
if they all seem to be doing well anf gaining ok.
Sounds like you are doing a
Sounds like you are doing a great job MAMA! don't worry so much..nature will take it's course just be aware and you are all over it girl
Thanks
It never gets easier!!!
thats Me
I had a litter of 8 on January 2nd and I literally am spending 24/7 with them and mom. Haven't lost a single one but it has taken a boatload of effort. I camped out in the nursery room I set up though I actually got the chance to slleep in my own bed about 4 hours last night befor eduty called.
that's what it takes
People that have never raised a Bulldog litter have no idea how time comsuming it is - even when everything is going well.
I sleep in the puppy room with the babies and momma for the 1st 2 weeks.
Soooo Cute
Soooo Cute..Looks like a nice litter of 5 very managable....it will get easier and then before you know it they are all up and walking and biting etc...
take tons of pictures they grow so quickly...