Puppies on their way!

[jcojocaru]

Bailey is very near the end of her pregnancy. She is at the stage where she will not get up and I cannot even make her get up. She only gets up to go to the bathroom and eat/drink. Just a bit ago she was shivering (for those who don't know, one of the signs that the puppies are nearly on their way, a result of contractions).

This will be my very first time with this experience and I am looking forward to it. I've been looking forward to this day for quite a while now and it is finally here!

Since I have not yet had any experience, advice would be great. I've done research and have a friend who is a breeder who I can go to, and trust his information, but if you guys have advice on:
1. Things I need to do to treat the puppies (I know I need to deworm them every two weeks until 8 weeks old).
2. Things I need to sell the puppies. My dogs are not showline dogs so from what I hear a pedigree is somewhat pointless as it is usually show dog owners who ask for it.

Any information would be great!
Thank you.

[Konotashi]

Congratulations! Hoping Mom has a smooth, easy delivery.

Question, though. What do you mean by showline? WGSL, ASL...? When I go 'puppy shopping,' you could call it, I'm going to be looking at working lines. I will most certainly want to see the puppies' pedigree.

EDIT: Are you getting her spayed after she has the pups?

[jcojocaru]

Originally Posted by Konotashi

Congratulations! Hoping Mom has a smooth, easy delivery.

Question, though. What do you mean by showline? WGSL, ASL...? When I go 'puppy shopping,' you could call it, I'm going to be looking at working lines. I will most certainly want to see the puppies' pedigree.

Okay well I don't know as much as I should and honestly wasn't very prepared for this but i am going to do the best I can.

By showline, what I mean is that the parents, or late ancestors weren't show dogs. Maybe Max's yes, but Bailey no. I think of them as working line dogs. They do look great and have a wonderful structure, however.

I have a friend who is a breeder and he only breeds show line dogs. He bought a male from a German champion for a pretty large amount and a female from another German breeder as well. His puppies are the kind that sell for large amounts and are pursued by many show dog owners... Sorry If I suck at explaining this lol... So when I compare to his, I can certainly say mine are working line rather than show. But mine, I bought for quality and appearance and so far absolutely no hip problems or anything of the sort.

The pedigree I would have to ask from the previous owners correct?

Edit: No I am not going to get her spayed.

[jetscarbie]

The best advice I can give....I hope you have a vet on standby. Deliveries can go smoothly and they can go very bad, very quick.

You said you don't have any experience with this.

It's a little scary that you ask for advice on what to do with the puppies when your female is in delivery and advice on how to sell them. You do know that some mom's eat their young? You do know that the ecomony sucks....not a lot of people buying pups at the moment. Espeically pups that don't have papers. You may have to prepare yourself to having a bunch of pups.

I really hope you can call an experienced person or vet to help you out.

Good luck

[jetscarbie]

Geez, from your previous post.....on 12-17, your dogs were only 1 year old.

[Castlemaid]

I moved this thread to the breeding forum so the experienced breeders can give you advice and help as you go along.

For advice on selling the pups, maybe you could start a new thread with that subject. Breeders could help you with suggestions on how to raise the pups, test and evaluate their temperaments, and find and screen potential owners to make sure that they go to good forever homes.

[Holmeshx2]

Just for the record just because they aren't show line doesn't instantly make them working line theres a large quantity of dogs that are not in any of those categories (WL,WGSL,ASL) that I'm pretty sure you're pups fall between. I'm sure puppy buyers want to know what they are getting not what you are assuming because they don't match you're friends dogs. Also, my girl is a working line and I definitely wanted a pedigree I'm pretty sure most people regardless of lines want pedigrees.

[qbchottu]

I think responsible owners would like to see a pedigree so they know what they are working with. Is your male showline and your female working? That's just my guess from looking at your profile pictures. Do you have any info on their pedigree or background? Would you be able to register your dogs? How old is your dam? Is it her first litter? What were your goals with this mating? Are your dogs titled/rated? What type of puppies do you expect to produce and what type of homes will they be best in (working/show/companion)? Answers to these questions would help decide who to sell to

I think of them as working line dogs. They do look great and have a wonderful structure, however.

Info on show/working lines:
Link 1 Link2 Link 3
Like Holmeshx2 said, just because they aren't show dogs doesn't automatically default them to working line. Working line dogs possess special characteristics that have been selectively bred for.

But mine, I bought for quality and appearance and so far absolutely no hip problems or anything of the sort.

Have they had their hips tested and certified? Responsible owners will want to see these results. Do you plan on offering a hip/elbow guarantee?

Here is some info on whelping:
Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 Link 4

[Stevenzachsmom]

Puppies having puppies. No plan to spay. Just another BYB putting her dog at risk. I'll probably get blasted for being the nasty person - the one who can't say something nice. Your one year old GSD was hit by a car, because you let it go out alone. You admit it was a huge mistake, yet still make excuses. You got the two puppies last March. People told you crate them separately, They told you to watch for her going into heat so this didn't happen. You don't want any advice.

I hope the outcome is good for your bitch and the puppies. I really do.

[jetscarbie]

Originally Posted by Stevenzachsmom

Puppies having puppies. No plan to spay. Just another BYB putting her dog at risk. I'll probably get blasted for being the nasty person - the one who can't say something nice. Your one year old GSD was hit by a car, because you let it go out alone. You admit it was a huge mistake, yet still make excuses. You got the two puppies last March. People told you crate them separately, They told you to watch for her going into heat so this didn't happen. You don't want any advice.

I hope the outcome is good for your bitch and the puppies. I really do.

Yes, that's what I read also.
Actually, from previous post that OP made on 12-17-11, both his dogs had just turned one.. If you add in the fact that his female is having pups now.....that makes his female less than a year old when she got pregnant....and that makes the stud also less than a year old.

I also believe OP asked a question about crating his dog's together. A moderator replied and told him NOT to unless he wanted his puppies to have puppies.