hi, is it common for a small applehead chihuahua to have a baby that came butt first and died? well mine did and i felt bad for the poor thing but the other one is doing just fine we have 1 girl we named it faith because momma dog had faith in keeping it alive.
2007-08-21 04:02:30 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
i think it is common for small dogs to die during labor just think how hard it is on them.
good luck to you and faith :]
2007-08-21 04:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by SQUID 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never bred Chihuahuas (or any breed, for that matter), but I've read and heard they often need c-sections. That's why people should only breed if they have the money ($1,000+) on hand and are available to supervise the labor/birth. Of course, breeding requires much more than this, but these two things are especially important w/Chihuahuas.
2007-08-21 04:07:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is always dangerous for such a small dog to give birth. You are lucky that you only lost a puppy and not the mom.
Coming out bum first means it was not turned properly and it probably suffocated in the process of birth.
I wouldn't breed this dog again as it will probably repeat.
2007-08-21 04:09:02 · answer #3 · answered by Shanna 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Awww I have an applehead chihuahua too. Sorry about that. Yeah, its probably because they're such a small breed. I hope the other one stays healthy and happy :)
2007-08-21 04:10:51 · answer #4 · answered by Mallory B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is no such thing as an applehead chihuahua- tat is a description in the breed standard ( www.akc.org) of the style/shape of head. Why are you breeding dogs if you have so little knowledge about doing so?
2007-08-21 04:07:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I dont belive in breeding no matter what. But I do feeel sorry for u and The doggie.Goood luck with the puppy.But No its not normal,Its just nature on some dogs.Especially chi's,their frame is so small.Its hard for them to give birth.Sorry about ur loss
2007-08-21 04:50:21 · answer #6 · answered by petshaven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what you did to assist in the birth or if you tried to revive the pup. I know with early intervention and help with the delivery many pups don't have to die even when breach like that. Did you do CPR? I would suggest not breeding if you don't know what you are doing. Evita
2007-08-21 04:09:42 · answer #7 · answered by evitabug 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is common for them to give birth "butt" first. It is common for pups to die too. My dog ate her first puppy b/c there was something wrong with it. I was asleep when it happened -- but I know this b/c all I found was a head.
2007-08-21 04:09:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about chihuahuas specifically .. but yes puppies can come butt first.. That's why you have to be there ready w/ gloves on, so that you can help to get that puppy out.. People say ' let nature take it's course ' and ' she'll know what to do ' but Nature can be cruel and sometimes you have to help... You have to be prepared to get your hands dirty.. You have to be prepared to help get that little guy breathing.. If you aren't then you have no business breeding your dog.. Many puppies are born breach, there is no reason for them to die..
2007-08-21 04:08:33 · answer #9 · answered by DP 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Extremely common, toy breeds are known for whelping problems. Sometimes puppies are born breech. One of my Yorkies had a breech puppy last year. My female is fine & her puppy is healthly. This is one of the reasons research is so important.
2007-08-21 07:01:23 · answer #10 · answered by redneckcowgirlmo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many Chihuahua breeders dont care about good genetics they simply breed because they can - and some breed purely to make smaller dogs - as a result you have many Chihuahuas requiring ceasarians.. many moms dying in labor and a good number of pup deaths.
2007-08-21 04:06:30 · answer #11 · answered by CF_ 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋