A female dog who has just given birth and is in the process of caring for her puppies will be sensitive to the presence of strangers or her owners. (animalwised.com)
Indeed, many reputable breeders lose money, since breeding and caring for puppies in a responsible, quality - focused manner is typically expensive. (paw-rescue.org)
The stud dog owner should be certain the owner of the bitch has the necessary knowledge and facilities to care for the puppies for as long as is necessary. (italiangreyhound.org)