Thank you both your your replies.
In answering the other gals questions was a questions I wanted to be sure of. I didnt think she would allow him unless she was ready. Just wanted to hear other peoples take on this. And to reassure myself that this is common practice or not. Like I said Im not perfect. I research and ask a lot of questions to feel better. Techniques and ways are always changing. What works for one may not work for another. you know? I would rather ask questions sooner rather then later.
What was stated is new to me about the size and so on. Ive always heard its best to breed your female to a smaller male. And to not breed a small female to a bigger male.
As far as them tying it was monitored and controlled the stud owner did tell me she held them until they untied.
In the past my retired female would infact chew the cord to short and cause the puppies harm. At the time I had never experinced this and did not know what it was. Thats what led me to ask the questions about letting the Mama do it herself or if I should help out and cut the cords and so on.
This time I will try following the advise of you both and several other long time breeders and assist her in doing those things.
Thanks again for your advise |