Hi everyone,

It's taken a while to pluck up the courage to actually post anything - so here goes....

I have 2 of the most wonderful, gorgeous Red Boxers - Max is 5 & half and Molly is 4 in June. They are both pedigree and KC registered. For the past 2 years I have thought long and hard about mating them, researching their pedigrees, getting the necessary health checks - to which the both scored wonderfully. Read everything I could.

On Molly's last heat, they did actually mate once and tied. Since that day I have been a nervous wreck; visiting my vet and watching Molly's every move. She is 45 days and was scanned yesterday and we saw 4 beautiful little pups; through my tears Although deep down I already knew my baby was going to be a mum.

I have ordered my whelping box & kit, read every book I can lay my hands on; Book of the Bitch being a godsend. I have changed her diet as advised and am trying to do everything I am supposed to.

I have read so much wonderful threads on here and am totally amazed at how nice & helpful people are too each other. I have so many questions and basically would love some friendly advice as I am becoming so nervous and just want to do right by my girl.

Molly's Mum x