sandgrubber Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I can't remember seeing a photo of a puppy litter posted on DOL that shows the messy side of breeding: green placenta stains, puppy pooh, post-partum bleeding all over the whelping box, etc. Except, of course, where people are showing the horrors of puppy farming. This is a problem because: 1) it gives a rosy, and false, impression of the realities of breeding dogs 2) it leaves us open to attack by the AR types if our pups get observed any time other than just after we've cleaned up. People must realize that having a litter is a messy business, even for a responsible breeder. Attached is a picture of Bonza with her litter, four days after whelping . . . she has had enough of nursing for the moment . . . and it's about 6 hours after changing the bedding so there are a few stains around. I'd love to see some other reality shots of other people's litters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) I must be conforming to AR , as I can't find a pic that has poo, filth or blood. I've only got fresh clean looking puppies. My bad Edited August 13, 2013 by WreckitWhippet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymoo Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 i whelp all over my room, so my floor is covered with sheets etc...never in the one spot, i let them decide and nope never thought of taking a pic either! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angeluca Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 (edited) I have a few from My very first litter I had to document as much as possible. First puppy Edited August 13, 2013 by Angeluca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angeluca Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 this pic is about half way through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angeluca Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 and all finished and cleaned up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angeluca Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 sorry pic didn't load, I haven't replaced bedding yet just wiped it down. Mum needed a rest before moving her and the pups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashsmum Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I like the natural pics! I can't imagine anyone would be surprised by the reality of a dog giving birth. I'm not a breeder and have never had any pups, but when I was kid, we ended up with a very friendly stray cat that had kittens in my wardrobe. We didn't even realise she was pregnant, so imagine our surprise in what we found in my sock drawer! The mess!! I think it's good let people realise that it's not all fluffy puppies and puppy breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I can't imagine anyone would be surprised by the reality of a dog giving birth. Look at all the "human births" in the movies and TV. Hardly a spot of blood in sight and generally the new mum is sitting up in sparkly white sheets, hair immaculate and in full make up. And not to forget the people who think milk comes in bottles and meat comes in plastic wrap. A bit of reality could only be a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Keeping the whelping box spotless is the easy bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Ive posted couple of photos in the past here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 found some blood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazar Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Bonza looks pretty relaxed :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Funnily enough, I don't take pics of grotty puppy bedding... but I do know how messy it can get - even within minutes of changing the bedding... *sigh* T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'm not a breeder but I remember when litters of pups used to come into the shelter.... their pens were rank, the little mingers :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Puppies can be revolting messy and destructive little buggers, can't they? T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoTree Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Cant say I have ever seen pics of pups being born before Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeckoTree Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I have a few from My very first litter I had to document as much as possible. First puppy Look at her the look on her face! That is so beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I've got a bitch due to whelp any minute now. I'll keep the camera handy tonight and see how much mess and mayhem there really is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixeduppup Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 (edited) Gremlins :) Edited August 14, 2013 by mixeduppup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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