Thinking about breeding???
Before thinking about breeding a Bulldog for the first
time make sure to do your research and find
yourself a mentor.
Spaying a female before her first heat puts the risk
of mammary tumors later in life at almost zero.
Pyometra a potentially fatal bacterial infection of
the uterus can be completely eliminated by spaying.
Having puppies is a major physical and potentially
life-threatening event for a Bulldog female, as her
litters are delivered by cesarean and require an
anesthetic. Walrus or water puppies can result so
it is mandatory to have the bitch undergo a
cesarean section. If the bitch is carrying one of
these puppies and is free whelped it can easily get
stuck and cause loss of the puppies and/or bitch.
Bulldog puppies are not raised the same as other
breeds. They require much more time, energy, and
money to successfully raise a litter.
The first two or three weeks of a Bulldog puppy's life
often require around-the-clock care and sleepless
nights. This can entail every 2 hours a 45 minute
feed and clean around the clock.
Before deciding to breed a female much effort
should go into knowledge of the Bulldog Standard,
the background of the female and the male
(pedigree, temperment, and health). Also, not all
dogs should be reproduced! AKC registration is
only a pedigree registry. They do not guarantee
health, temperament, or conformation.
Some want to show their children the experience of
birth. (What about the experience of death?)
Bulldogs have a very high rate of mortality.
time make sure to do your research and find
yourself a mentor.
Spaying a female before her first heat puts the risk
of mammary tumors later in life at almost zero.
Pyometra a potentially fatal bacterial infection of
the uterus can be completely eliminated by spaying.
Having puppies is a major physical and potentially
life-threatening event for a Bulldog female, as her
litters are delivered by cesarean and require an
anesthetic. Walrus or water puppies can result so
it is mandatory to have the bitch undergo a
cesarean section. If the bitch is carrying one of
these puppies and is free whelped it can easily get
stuck and cause loss of the puppies and/or bitch.
Bulldog puppies are not raised the same as other
breeds. They require much more time, energy, and
money to successfully raise a litter.
The first two or three weeks of a Bulldog puppy's life
often require around-the-clock care and sleepless
nights. This can entail every 2 hours a 45 minute
feed and clean around the clock.
Before deciding to breed a female much effort
should go into knowledge of the Bulldog Standard,
the background of the female and the male
(pedigree, temperment, and health). Also, not all
dogs should be reproduced! AKC registration is
only a pedigree registry. They do not guarantee
health, temperament, or conformation.
Some want to show their children the experience of
birth. (What about the experience of death?)
Bulldogs have a very high rate of mortality.
Progesterone tests are required to
determine the date of ovulation. .
One or more of these may have to be
done over several days or weeks....
determine the date of ovulation. .
One or more of these may have to be
done over several days or weeks....
Vaginal swabs "assist" in determining
ovulation and conception dates.
ovulation and conception dates.
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Bottle feeding or tube feeding is some times
required and can be very difficult and time
consuming.
required and can be very difficult and time
consuming.
Artificial insemination
Cleaning bottoms to encourage elimination
sometimes needs to be assisted by us when
Moms can't or won't.
sometimes needs to be assisted by us when
Moms can't or won't.
Pregnancy can be very physically challenging on
Moms.
Moms.
The following photos are from actual cesarean sections.
They may be disturbing to some viewers.
They may be disturbing to some viewers.
They are prepped for surgery.
The area shaved and cleaned
thoroughly.
The area shaved and cleaned
thoroughly.
The initial cut is made
The uterus is carefully removed.
Once completely removed a small incision is made
to start removing puppies.
to start removing puppies.
Fluids may be needed under the skin to hydrate
puppies.
puppies.
We immediately remove any fluids still in the
puppys system.
puppys system.
This puppies eyes started
to open on day 10
to open on day 10
This is an example of a semen box. Used when shipping semen.
Pups are kept in an incubator to help regulate body temps.
Good to plan ahead if you lose electricity.... hot water
bottles, bottled water, light source, body warmer packs,
and a full tank of gas in case you end up having to run
the vehicle to keep puppies warm....
bottles, bottled water, light source, body warmer packs,
and a full tank of gas in case you end up having to run
the vehicle to keep puppies warm....
| 6-28-08 Jazz started bleeding today .Doggy diaper used to contain the bleeding from getting all over. We do try to keep the diaper off so that we do not create a uterine infection. Hemi and Jazz have to be kept seperate which requires more work moving them around and getting equal play time. 7-5-08 First trip to Vet for a progesterone test. We don't get these back for a day or two so we bred Jazz. Results came back and is only at 0.4. Luckily I have the male and can do my own breedings. This can cost over $100.00 to have it done at the vet. Jazz is started on a daily vitamin. 7-7-08 Second trip to Vet for a progesterone test. Bred Jazz again. When we got results back she was still only at 1.9 7-9-08 Bred Jazz. 7-10-08 Third trip to Vet for a progesterone test. This time it came back at 5. 7-12-08 Fourth trip to Vet for a progesterone test. Bred Jazz. Results came back at 15.7. We had 9 dogs here and 3 out of town friends for the Duluth Dog show. Breeding is done when it has to be.... everything else gets put on hold. 7-14-08 Bred Jazz. Over 3 hours of time involved thus far. 7-14-08 Lexi has come into her first heat cycle. (9 months old) We NEVER breed their first heat cycle and always bring them in for a full physical before each breeding. Their health and well being along with that of the puppies ALWAYS comes first. When keeping more than one intact female in the house they tend to pull each other into season. 7-25-08 Lexi is no longer bleeding but Hemi is showing interest in her so they are still being kept seperate. 8-2-08 Jazz has been a little off her food lately. (morning sickness) 8-10-08 Jazz is finally getting her appetite back. Her nipples are very swollen. 8-15-08 Jazz's nipples are very swollen and are retaining some fluids. We are putting her on water pills (ONLY a day or two) to eliminate this. 8-20-08 Just three weeks left. She is starting to show off her belly..... See below! 8-22-08 Jazz's nipples are not going down and she is retaining a bit of fluid so we increased her pills for a few days and are closely monitoring her. I am hoping to get to Inver Grove Heights Animal Hospital on Wed for an Ultrasound. This will give us an "idea" of how many puppies we may have and if they are doing well inspite of the water gain. Only 18 days left!!! 8-26-08 We decided not to do the ultra sound after talking with a Bulldog Specialist. The round trip is 7 hours and therefor decided we would not make that drive with her. In talking with the Vet today he said that he was not concerned about the water gain with the puppies. Jazz is eating almost twice her food intake each day. Her waist measured around the widest point was 31". Sooooo curious what is in there!!! It is still a little early to feel them but I still give it a good try now and then. A friend of mine sent me the cutest shirt today. It is Blue (boy) and has a saying on it. You will see it in the next week or two..... Very funnY!!! |
This is informational for those curious about breeding but not sure what
is all involved. Lots of time and money go into a breeding before you
even have puppies. Each breeding and litter is different. The following
is an example of only one. I will update throughout the pregnancy and
include as much information as possible...... 6-28-08
is all involved. Lots of time and money go into a breeding before you
even have puppies. Each breeding and litter is different. The following
is an example of only one. I will update throughout the pregnancy and
include as much information as possible...... 6-28-08
A breeding blog is
located at the bottom of
the page.
located at the bottom of
the page.
One days bottle feedings....
Puppy getting oxygen after birth
18 days to go.....
Still enjoying the sprinkler....