Welcome to YT! There are many different thoughts on how much involvement to have in the whelping. Personally, I am very hands on and assist in any way needed. I've pulled pups out and opened sacs and suctioned and breathed their first air into them... you name it. I do allow the moms to ingest placenta, but interfere any time I see a need. I do not ribbon pups as I have never had a problem differentiating. Each one has convieniently had some little identifier to help me keep them straight. Weight, sex, tiny white mark on chest/or not. We spend quite a bit off time with them so there is no chance of a mistake. Best of luck on your new venture and holler for help anytime. There are quite a few very experienced breeders on this site. |