Having a litter of puppies can be extremely exciting, but there’s a lot of natural anxiety too – especially if you don’t know what to expect with your first litter. In this article, we’ll walk you through the most common questions around dog pregnancy and puppy rearing to help alleviate some of that anxiety and...Read More

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Try not to intervene in the whelping process unless it’s needed, as your dog should be capable and able to take all the necessary steps to ensure effective delivery of her puppies.  Puppies can exit the vulva in a few different ways (fully encased in the placenta, encased in a fluid-filled sac or outside of...Read More

You will, of course, want to be able to distinguish each of the puppies from each other and measure their growth over time. Colored whelping collars are very affordable and super helpful for keeping track of each puppy.Weigh each puppy as he or she is born and note any distinguishing characteristics (color, size, deformities, etc.).Keep...Read More

The Self-Interview Before you get started, stage a little self-interview for yourself. Having puppies is a lot of fun, but there’s a lot to think about. Are you ready?  Do I love puppies? Do I love my dog and love her temperament?Would a puppy who grew up to be just like my dog – health, temperament...Read More

In total, we spent about $2,700 in marketing, materials, vet visits, stud fees and gifts for the puppies’ new families. This is based on intentional choices in terms of the quality of items we purchased (high-quality food, high-quality treats, premium food bowls, an excellent vet and quality packaging for our adoption gifts). This was a...Read More

One of the most important things when it comes to marketing, is carefully choosing what you say. Try making these easy swaps to help elevate your language and ensure you create the best possible perception of you and your brand.  Use thisNot thishere’s whySeeking quality homesPuppies for salePuppies aren’t a product. They’re living, breathing future...Read More

Nursing puppies puts a lot of strain on mom. You can help relieve some of that strain by facilitating the weaning process once the puppies are 3-4 weeks old. At this stage, their teeth will have come in much more significantly, which can make nursing painful. When this happens, you will probably start to see...Read More

There are two main models: upfront cost (you pay a fee at the time your dogs mate) and pick-of-the-litter (the stud’s owner chooses a puppy from the litter once born). There are pros and cons to each. In the upfront cost model, you take on more financial risk. Nature is unpredictable – and there’s no...Read More

One of the most important steps in preparing for labor is having a whelping box ready. A whelping box is a comfortable, enclosed area where your dog can deliver her puppies and raise them in the following weeks. The whelping box should be large enough for her to lie down comfortably along with her entire...Read More