What about the Sire?
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I don't know anything at all about Breeding (But am sure that you will get all the advice you need)
I am a little confused with this statement though.........I am reading it that you have Bred these 2 dogs in the past?
Yet you state in another post that you have never Bred with a live-in Sire?
Sorry, as i said, just a little confused
I don't know anything at all about Breeding (But am sure that you will get all the advice you need)
I am a little confused with this statement though.........I am reading it that you have Bred these 2 dogs in the past?
Yet you state in another post that you have never Bred with a live-in Sire?
Sorry, as i said, just a little confused
I am a little confused with this statement though.........I am reading it that you have Bred these 2 dogs in the past?
Yet you state in another post that you have never Bred with a live-in Sire?
Sorry, as i said, just a little confused
They have shared everything for 2 years except this.
One thing I hate is when people get angry that someone "hasn't done their research" -- when that is clearly what this person is doing. It's those that critisize questions that make people do stupid things because they are afraid to ask. If she hadn't asked, and let her male with the puppies and he killed one? THEN everyone would be angry that she HADN'T asked!
I'm new to breeding and I still have alot to learn, too, okpik. My female had her first litter three months ago. I didn't know about males near the litter either. My puppy was out and about since day one, and my co-breeder allowed each of the dogs near him. Her male was the only one who came near. She told me that most dogs are afraid of young puppies, but that most males act aggressivly towards them, so that he was unusual. He would sit with the puppy between his legs, sniffing him and licking him, and nibbling him. All of the females were quite careful around him. Isis loves puppies but she didn't get too near, and Jag was plain terrified of him
I'm new to breeding and I still have alot to learn, too, okpik. My female had her first litter three months ago. I didn't know about males near the litter either. My puppy was out and about since day one, and my co-breeder allowed each of the dogs near him. Her male was the only one who came near. She told me that most dogs are afraid of young puppies, but that most males act aggressivly towards them, so that he was unusual. He would sit with the puppy between his legs, sniffing him and licking him, and nibbling him. All of the females were quite careful around him. Isis loves puppies but she didn't get too near, and Jag was plain terrified of him
No need to jump on the OP.
Sires around the dam and puppies usually isn't one of the first things people think about when breeding dogs, and there isn't much feedback on it unless you ask personally. To jump down this person's throat for asking a completely legit and sensible question is just plain rude, and shows some hard disconcern for the dogs involved in this litter and the adults.
Don't let your male into the whelping pen right away. I always introduce through space. I've had a male who did fine with one litter, and the female didn't mind him, two years later on her last breeding to the same male, she didn't want anything to do with him being near her for about 6 weeks! As was said before, it's really the individual dog's attitude (which can and will change, even from day to day). Just watch extremely closely, which I'm sure you will do. Good luck with your babies; the Karelian is certainly a wonderful breed!
Sires around the dam and puppies usually isn't one of the first things people think about when breeding dogs, and there isn't much feedback on it unless you ask personally. To jump down this person's throat for asking a completely legit and sensible question is just plain rude, and shows some hard disconcern for the dogs involved in this litter and the adults.
Don't let your male into the whelping pen right away. I always introduce through space. I've had a male who did fine with one litter, and the female didn't mind him, two years later on her last breeding to the same male, she didn't want anything to do with him being near her for about 6 weeks! As was said before, it's really the individual dog's attitude (which can and will change, even from day to day). Just watch extremely closely, which I'm sure you will do. Good luck with your babies; the Karelian is certainly a wonderful breed!
Of course the whelping pen is off limits during whelping ! Any good breeder is too busy with the Mom and pups in mind . Bubba was tethered nearby until all was over . This was his Mom and he only wanted to be near us both . He just layed there listening and watching . The other 3 Goldens couldn't care less . Folks , if either Mom or " visitor " shows any whining , barking or growling REMOVE !!