Sentences with phrase «larger litters of puppies»

Generally, animals with larger litters of puppies or kittens are less likely to require a C - Section, because the babies will be smaller in size.

Updated June 9, 2016 with information and photos Bailee, a four - year - old South African Boerboel, recently delivered what is believed to be the largest litter of puppies — 19 — ever born at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

While a female dog is typically only fertile for 8 - 10 days every year, a door or gate accidentally left open during that time can result in a large litter of puppies.

He is a black piebald wirehair miniature dachshund.He has come from a rather large litter of puppies.

From large litters of puppies that would have been euthanized just because there was no space for them, to older dogs that no one cared enough about to give basic care and food.

However, if you have a large litter of puppies it can get a bit pricey.

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As Dr. Schettino points out, a large portion of the animals coming to ARL shelters every year come from unplanned or abandoned litters of puppies and kittens.

For example, a puppy that is small may just be the runt of the litter, and if its genetic makeup is that of a Mastiff and a Great Dane, then the owner will know to expect their small puppy to grow into a much larger dog.

I am a Rottweiler breeder as well as an owner of 2 other dogs who are mutts, I have been using the Eagle Pack Holistic Select Large breed Puppy and Adult foods since my first litter and every pup has never had anything since.

In fact, its close cousin, the Neapolitan Mastiff, holds the world record for largest litter of 24 puppies.

Of course, bigger puppies and a larger litter will increase the need for the medicine and its cost (toy breeds may even get by with less.)

A single one and only litter of puppies is a large expense and rarely profitable.

One more supposition: the rest of Lady's large litter (all average) went to loving homes whose masters all made sure they had their shots and vitamins, and ate well of their nice, rich puppy food especially formulated for growing dogs and reeking with appetizing flavors.

He is from a larger - than - normal litter of Cocker puppies that we dog... [Read more...]

If only the KC with its well - stocked bank account — all those litter registrations from breeders, large and small scale certainly amount to a hefty sum — were as efficient as a tiny, voluntary group of investigators who know exactly what the conditions some of the breeding dogs supplying Pixieland puppies are forced to live in, while the KC ponderously investigates.

She is one of the larger boned puppies in Jasmine's litter.

With larger breeds, litters of 12 or more puppies are not uncommon.

Many of the mill dogs we rescue are about to be euthanized because they are no longer considered «profitable» by the puppy mill — a 7 - month old puppy is too old to sell at a pet store; a 9 - year old female is no longer producing large enough litters; or there are health issues that would cost money to treat.

Other Foods I have tried and really like and use occasionally in rotation: Petcurean products - Go and Now products from Petcurean in Western Canada (Go Fit and Free Senior, Go Sensitivity and Shine Salmon or Duck formulas, Go Daily Defense Lamb or Chicken formulas) and any of the NOW products that have reasonable fat levels, always looking to keep the fat content reasonable for our minis.; various Fromm products, Nature's Variety Prairie: New Zealand Venison Meal & Millet Medley; various Wellness formulas (canned and dry); Merrick Senior Medley (dry) and various Merrick canned formulas; Innova: various formulas, I especially like Innova Adult Dry Large or Small Bites, Innova Senior Plus Dry, Innova Adult Dry Red Meat Large or Small Bites (have not tried puppy); California Natural products; Holistic Blend - Chicken and Lamb Formulas; Evo Weight management; Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul; and PC Nutrition First products, as well as their Nutrition First Small Breed puppy food which I have personally raised litters on, is first rate.

Do you think you will be able to look after a larger litter of Yorkshire Terrier puppies until they go to their new homes?

From a rather large litter of chocolate Labrador retriever puppies, we picked a little female.

This was to be our Christmas gift to one another.From a rather large litter of chocolate Labrador retriever puppies, we picked a little female.

However, because of the large size of the puppies, large litters may require a c - section to to avoid complications at birth for the mother.

* It is easy to research any health problems the dog is predisposed to based on her breed * You will know how large she will get, and what behaviors to expect * You have the option of showing your dog * You have the option of breeding your dog (and collecting stud fees or selling the purebred puppies)-- NOTE: this should only be done if you are financially and emotionally capable of raising a litter of puppies, always consult with a reputable breeder to be your mentor if you are seriously considering breeding your dog.

Neither had been spayed and Slinky has had multiple litters of puppies so she has mammary tumors, one of them very large.

Another LARGE PERCENTAGE of puppies are raised by «PUPPY FARMS» that sell numerous litters of many breeds, or sell to retailers for resale.

He is from a larger - than - normal litter of Cocker puppies that we dog moms have dubbed «the pony litter.»

Determining litter size can be helpful so breeders can tell if the mother dog has given birth to all puppies and recognize early signs of potential complications such as large puppies that may be hard to pass.

If your puppy was one of a large litter he may have had to fight for his place at the food bowl, or for toys or attention.

Because of the large average litter, many owners can not place the puppies in homes and they are surrendered.

She describes picking up a litter of healthy puppies from someone who thought that PETA was going to find them a home: «What was referred to as the «shelter» was a large, empty storage closet across from our office.

She often fosters kittens and puppies, but has also fostered alot of momma dogs with large litters for HCAS.

Puppies take a lot of time and effort; more than six litters per year, especially of large breeds or of breeds with large litters, are difficult to socialize and teach basic manners unless a breeder is home full - time or has a full - time kennel manager.

Background In some regions of the country, unplanned litters of puppies have nearly been eliminated, due to aggressive spay / neuter campaigns, and shelters in these areas are now filled with large breeds, pit bulls and guarding - breed mixes who take longer to adopt and may not be recommended for first - time guardians.

One of the most challenging foster assignments is a mom and puppies — especially a larger mom with a big litter.

We already have had the first litters of bottle - babies arriving at the shelter in need of help.Shelter needsThe South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter in Vineland seeks donations of puppy chow, cat chow (no dyes, please), large dog bones, large Nylabones and Kongs, catnip, dryer sheets, lint rollers, isopropyl alcohol, white copy paper and colored dry erase markers.

Puppy mill breeders often want to get rid of female dogs that can not get pregnant, have difficult pregnancies or deliveries, or that don't produce large enough litters.