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July 7, 2011

We are trying to breed our female lab but are having problems with the males. Can you help me with a few questions?

I have a yellow lab which I'm trying to breed for three days. My family decided to breed her and vet told us that the fertile days are 9-13th. We tried the tenth day to breed her with another 2 year old lab, but he didn't know what to do.He licked her and did all other stuff, but he didn't hop on her. We were trying with that lab for three days in a row, but nothing happened so we tried with another 5 year old black lab. His owners said he mated before, so we thought it's going to be easier. ...
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June 27, 2011

My friends 2 females had C sections to deliver their litters and when she brought the second female home from the hospital, the 1st female attacked the other one and the puppies. All but one of the puppies died. What is your opinion of this ?

Hello, I came across your website, which is amazing and just wondered if i could ask your opinion on recent events. The Scenario: My friend has two staffordshire bull terrier bitches who appeared to be getting on well, they came in season together and she mated them! The first bitch went into labour but a pup got stuck and an emergency section was needed, at much cost, the bitch took well to the pups and all seemed fine. The second bitch was took in for a section after what ha...
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June 20, 2011

Recommended If I am feeding a raw diet, how much bone should I be feeding my female during pregnancy and after she has her litter?

If I am feeding a raw diet, how much bone should I be feeding my female during pregnancy and after she has her litter?
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June 13, 2011

Recommended My beagle got an English bulldog pregnant. I would like to have one of the puppies but the owner of the bulldog said they will be selling the puppies and not giving me one. Do I have any rights to the puppies?

I have a pure bred beagle that got an english bulldog pregnant, which belongs to someone else. I would like to have one of the puppies since they are also my beagle's puppies. The owner of the bulldogs has told me that they are going to sell the puppies and will not be giving me one. Do I have any rights to the puppies?
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June 10, 2011

Can I use evaporated FILE milk in your bottle feeding formula?

I am expecting a litter of Oebs any day now and this time around, when it is time, I will try your puppy formula. I think the double calories is awesome. Now, I send my husband to get the evaporated milk and he brought back evaporated FILED milk (I had never seen that before). I'm wondering if I can still use that or should I buy the regular evaporated milk? Thank you for your amazing work and very informative website! Sincerely, Jennifer
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May 24, 2011

We started our litter of pups off on a raw diet. Everything was going great, until they recently began scratching and some losing fur. What do you make of this and what do you suggest we do?

Dear Mr. Frawley, My husband and I are new to feeding a raw diet with our competition Rotties. Our trainers, Steve and Melanie, turned us onto your website for specific menus and supplements. So far, we have purchased Salmon oil, kelp, and alfalfa from you. We were feeding Canidae to our litter and didn't like the condition of their coats or their growth. However, once we switched them to raw their coats shown, their growth picked up, etc. However, in the last month their coats are growing...
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May 23, 2011

I have a dog whos is acting strange with her pups. If I only let her with them to feed, how often does she need to feed them? Is this the best thing to do?

Hi, I have a female dane who just whelped 2 days ago and somethings just don't seem right. She licks them too frequently, aggressively and vigorously and their stomachs are raw and I know they need this to poo and pee, but I have whelped a number of litters and never had a mother do this. She steps on them heavy footed she laid on one and did not move even though the pup was screaming. Usually after a female steps on one she starts tip toeing around, this one does not. Last night I heard h...
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May 23, 2011

I was told that 3 years is too old to breed and if my dog does not start to mate around 2 years of age he would not be interested in mating. Is that true?

Hi Cindy, I have purchased a pure working GSD male who is now 15 months old. I am in the process of setting up my own kennels. I have been planning to get a bitch and have my own litter and use my male as stud dog. Of course if all his tests, scans would be perfect. He has been bred very well, has very good temperament, strong drive and has an excellent blood line. I wanted to get the bitch when my male is at least 3 years old to enable me to focus on his training progress, we were told th...
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May 23, 2011

I have a 3 year female that just had her second litter. She killed 6 and would have killed them all if I had not have intervened. Why did she change?

Hi, I have a 3 year female that just had her second litter. Her first litter she had 5 and she was an ok mother. Not mom of the year but ok. Her puppies are outstanding! I decided to breed her again to the same male and I did not skip a heat. So this time she had 12. She killed 6 and would have killed them all if I had not have intervened. Not only did she kill them but she ate them. I had another female with 7 puppies that adopted the 6 and I am helping supplement them with your formula. ...
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May 23, 2011

I would like to start a breeding and training kennel but wondered how I would go about that, since my house is not big enough for that. Can you give me some tips?

Hey Cindy, I'm intrested in starting my own kennel for the purpose of breeding and training - and I was wondering how I would go about doing that since I don't live in a house that's big enough for something like that. Do you have tips or suggestions based on your experience? I.e How many dogs would I need to get started, initial cost (rough estimate)? The two breeds that really intrest me are the Malinois and the Doberman. I used to have a female dobe about a year ago but I lost her due t...
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May 23, 2011

My dog killed 2 of her puppies, is the instinct to kill newborns an inherited trait?

Hi, I love your info! I have a five-year old female basset hound who killed two of her pups at birth. This is the second time she has killed pups. I retrieved two of the pups and am hand-raising them. I will retire mama, but am considering keeping one of the pups for breeding. Is the instinct to kill the newborns an inherited trait? I certainly don't want to continue this if it is. I got this basset as an adult, and she did just fine with two litters. I'm really stumped as to why ...
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May 23, 2011

I have a 3 year old German Rottweiler, who just had her first litter of pups. She has wanted nothing to do with them from the time they were born. I am at a loss at what to do.

Hello Ed, I have a 3 year old German Rottweiler named Eliza Jane, She just had her first litter of pups. She gave birth to her puppies 3 days ago. She has wanted nothing to do with them from the time they were born. She would not even get them out of the sacks when they were delivered. She started acting like she was in labor at midnight. I stayed with her the whole time she went through this process and she kept coming and laying on me and trying to get in my lap. Her water broke at 7:00 ...
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May 23, 2011

I am currently fostering a liter of puppies for the humane society. They have a strange malformation of their front and back legs. I was wondering if you've ever seen this before?

I've come across your site quite a few times. I am currently fostering a liter of puppies for the humane society. They have a strange malformation of their front and back legs. The back legs are worse. I was wondering if you've ever seen this before and or have any ideas as to what it could be. It started as a litter of ten and I'm now down to 6. I've fostered puppies for 8 years and have only lost one... until now. Thank you for any and all help. Jen
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May 23, 2011

My male doesn’t know how to mate with my female. How do I get him to mount her properly?

I have 3 labs. A chocolate my male about 120lbs. My yellow female about 80lbs and my black female about 50lbs (she's the baby of the group). My male doesn't know how to mate with my female. This is her second heat and he will only try to hump her head. He does everything else he smells and licks and whines and follows her like a puppy but doesn't understand to mount her from behind. I have showed him a few times and had some talks to him but he doesn't get it. How do I get him to mount her ...
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May 23, 2011

I have been breeding labrador retrievers for 9 years now and within the last year, nearly every litter that I have comes down with some sort of virus. Any ideas?

Hello, First I want to say thank you for taking the time to help all of us dog owners and breeders out here. Your information is very helpful. I wanted to email you to ask you some questions, hoping that you might be able to help in directing me on what I should do... I have been breeding labrador retrievers for 9 years now, owned them for 14 years... and within the last year, nearly every litter that I have comes down with some sort of virus within the 2nd and 3rd week of birth. I ...
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May 23, 2011

My GSD had a litter last weekend. Yesterday she started growling and snapping when the puppies would crawl towards her face. Do you have any idea why she would be doing this?

Hello Ed, I'm hoping you can give me some much needed advise. My GSD bitch had a litter (planned) last weekend. This was her first litter and all was going well until yesterday. She has been taking excellent care of them but yesterday she started growling and snapping when the puppies would crawl towards her face. She is mouthing them during these episodes but has not hurt anyone. I don't know if this has anything to do with it but my husband was diagnosed with late stage cancer on Monday....
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May 23, 2011

I have GSD pups. We don't see the dam nursing and I'm a bit worried. Should I force her to nurse the pups or tube feed? How often should she be nursing them?

I have german shepherd pups that are less than one week old. The dam was in with them all the time and now is exiting the box more. We don't see her nursing and I'm a bit worried. Should I force her to nurse the pups or tube feed? How often should she be nursing them? Thanks for any assistance, Cynthia
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May 23, 2011

Is xraying a pregnant bitch the best way to confirm that she is pregnant and that everything is OK for delivery?

First let me tell you what an inspiration your website has been to me, a new breeder of Australian Labradoodles. I am trying to decide if xraying my bitch at 45 days is safe. If not is there another way to tell if the puppies are there and everything is ok for delivery. Thank you and thank you for your years of experience you share with your site. Cathi
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May 23, 2011

I have a 6 year old female great dane. I was told their pelvic area starts to close around age 6 and a c-section would probably be needed. What do you think?

Hi Ed, I have a 6 year old female great dane and wanted to know if in your opinion she is too old to be bred. I have been breeding for over 15 years and have never bred a bitch over 5. But I've been reading your website and there are plenty of people that do. I was told their pelvic area starts to close around age 6 and a c-section would probably be needed. What do you think? Thanks, Pat
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May 23, 2011

I have a question about Natural breeding, which I do a lot of, should you wipe the penis and/or vagina with anything before breeding to eliminate bacteria?

Hi Cindy, I purchased the AI video and supplies. They are wonderful thanks. I have a question about Natural breeding, which I do a lot of, should you wipe the penis and/or vagina with anything before breeding to eliminate bacteria? If so please advise what you use. Thanks, Carol
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