I have found the thread for you its called Candys puppies you should see it now

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I read this thread from start to finish as few days ago and would like to say it was very informative and a cracking read. Really helpful to put your mind at ease when going through your first litter.

I have just sat and read through this.(Thank god my 2 sons still have naps lol!!)

It was so exciting and have loved every page of it!!

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I too have read this whole topic this morning and it's been thoroughly entertaining!! Kept my mind off my bitch who is due anytime now lol

glad you have all enjoyed it.

The pups are now all 3 months old and i have had reports back from owners that all their vets think they are the healthest pups in the breed they have seen which makes me VERY proud.

all are healthy and jumping around growing well without any issues

OUR deaf boy ROllo has learnt sit and lay down and NO by signing.

I even had one vet ask me if i had any pups left as he would love one of my pups WHICH has reinforced the I WILL DO IT AGAIN. Jus have to keep an eye out for a new bitch WITH all paperwork and everythign in toe.

i have 4 years of education ahead of me thn i want to give myself a ear to settle into a new job so 5 years before i have another litter 2 years to find myself a new girl! i may even go so far as getting myself a breeding pair we will see.

xx

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I have just sat here and read the whole of this thread and i had tears in my eyes

i think its amazing and also helped me a lot as my springer is due pups 2 weeks today

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R.I.P Kaydee my beautiful baby girl. 15.04.2004 - 01.05.2011

HI
I' ve read your interesting thread...very helpful as im just going through my first litter puppies are 3 weeks old now and..absolutely fantastic !But the labour and first days have been very, very stressful...but my bitch did great job!
We ve got a great litter of 1 girl and 4 Skye Terrier boys #
aggie

Sorry this is not part of this particular subject, just a curious question really!

Is aspirating always necessary?

Please reply someone ASAP

I find yes. The mums do not always get all the fluid out and pup inhales fluid causing pneumonia. Much better to do it yourself then give to mum to clean up.

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Hi Candysmum

Pleased to read that all is well with the pups And that you plan to put some research into getting a bitch suitable for breeding.

But can I just make a comment about the bit of your post that I've put in red. I would strongly try to persuade you not to get a "breeding pair". This is not the best way to go about dog breeding. Your own dog is extremely unlikely to be the best possible match for your own bitch. And there is no point in doing repeat matings just for the sake of it. It doesn't make a useful contribution to the gene pool. I'm sorry to say that it is usually puppy farmers who consistently use their own dogs for matings.