sally will be 2 jan.29th. she is black and tan bred with my pedigried red daschund.springer the boy is completely red. he is 5 years. we also have rosey, sally's sister from the same litter. She is also expecting only 3 weeks later that sally. rosey is chocolate and tan. Springer did it again. this is the first litter i have been with whiile being born. my dogs are my babies (my human one's have left the nest, except one). i just want to make them as comfortable, 'cause i know it hurts....
2006-09-26 11:25:55 · 19 answers · asked by Daschund lover donna 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Dogs are amazingly socialized to their owners. She will probably feel more comfortable with you around, but she also may be tempted to bite if she is hurting, so be careful, and don't be angry if she does try and nip in her confusion. Just keep the activity/noise level low and somewhat dimly lit.
If I had a dog who was about to deliver, nothing could keep me away!
Daschund puppies are the cutest creatures on this planet!
2006-09-26 11:33:01 · answer #1 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a min pin that got got by a dachshund.........My min pin was only 10 months old when this happened. I never had a dog that had puppies before. She was right outside our porch door when she started showing signs that her babies were coming. She walked around a little and seemed to be very uncomfortable. I had her a blanket and left her alone. Just like us you don't want to be messed with that much when you're going through that! I didn't pet her but I talked to her softly and tried to pet her face here and there to reassure her it was OK... Had I not been there, she would have died. Her first baby was staring to come out and I stayed around and saw that after about 15 mins. she was starting to be in pain and the little feet poking out weren't moving. I gently had to pull the baby out a little at a time and finally tear the sack, after wards I let her do the rest. She had a total of 5 but the first and fourth she had problems with. Don't get too close but keep a good eye out. it takes about 2-3 hours to get all the babies out. Especially if its her first litter. You will love the experience!!! Good luck to you and your new "grand babies"!
2006-09-26 11:45:56 · answer #2 · answered by katz.eyez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our lab had her puppies for the first time couple of years ago.
If Sally sees you as her owner and companion, she will certainly be more comfortable of you're just in the vicinity, telling her it's allright. She'll be much more relaxed when the time comes, and things will also go smoother for her.
If, however, she reaches the point of giving birth to a fifth or sixth puppy, she's pretty tired, and mainly just wants to get it all over with. Just support her, but don't become too fussy near the end.
And congrats by the way!
2006-09-26 11:31:34 · answer #3 · answered by Nicole 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the chance to be there when Sally delivers, I would say yes be there. Our mini dachshund Sierra had her first litter April 28th 2006, she had 5 puppies although she delivered great with no help, I was there rubbing her head and talking to her until she started. Then I sat and watched to make sure that she knew what to do. Everything went great and I think she felt better having me there. They can be alot like children and would rather be with someone, adleast ours do.
2006-09-26 12:08:14 · answer #4 · answered by Jennifer P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on being a Grandma soon. Best wishes to both mommas, papa and you. I raise Dachshunds, aren't they the greatest dogs? To answer your question- yes they probably need to have you around during this time. You should look up this web sight: - http://www.chelsea-collies.com/newbornhtml- it's an excellent article on birthing. If the puppies are taking to long between births, please be sure to call your vet. It might be a good idea to have them checked by your vet anyway-especially 1st timer moms. They seem to have a hard time of it. Good luck again and enjoy your puppies- you'll love them so much.
2006-09-26 14:08:01 · answer #5 · answered by kittykat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be with them as Daschunds are known to have problems and sometimes require emergency c-sections.
Please keep a close eye on your pets.
My friend is a breeder and her last three litters had to be done by c-section. It was emergency on two of those. The mom dog could not pass the pups.
2006-09-26 12:34:10 · answer #6 · answered by tlctreecare 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to be right there on top of her, but you can stay if you wish. Good idea to keep her in the house otherwise she'll want to get under a house or shed or something to have them , and you'll have trouble getting to them after that. Which brings me to my next point - fix her up a nice comfy place that is dark , a box , corner , etc. put a blanket down that you can get rid of eventually. She needs a comfy dark place where she can have the pups.
2006-09-26 11:37:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be there dachshunds are very well known for having breech births in which case you will have to pull the puppy, also they can get a pup hung up in which case you will have to take her to the vet for a c section, so stay close by. Never never leave small breed dogs to whelp on their own.
2006-09-26 13:34:08 · answer #8 · answered by judy_derr38565 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I truly believe that your dog will know were she wants to have the puppies and if she wants you around...I breed Rough Coat Collies and I am very close to my female on her first litter she didn't want me around she waited for me to go to work and delieved the puppies while I was at work, my husband got the joy of watching the puppies being born, but once I came home Pepper came looking for me with a huge grin on her face and she showed off her puppies to me.
2006-09-26 11:42:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
when my chi had puppies, I was with her the whole way. her first pup came out back feet first but his sac was coming out without him. She needed me to help her. I grabbed his little foot and pulled with the contractions to help him out. Her last pup also needed help as she was the biggest. Also by being with her you can help by cutting cords if need be and preventing her from eating too many placentas. Also you can count the placentas and if they aren't all accounted for, you need to take her in to the vet the next day for a shot to clean her out and prevent infection from a retained placenta.
Of course how much interaction with them depends entirely on the female. Some won't let you near them and others like my girl are very open to the help and comfort you provide.
2006-09-26 16:57:57 · answer #10 · answered by SabrinaD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋