Doggylover1 Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Hi, I am excited to be meeting our 4 week old puppy this weekend but I have a few concerns aswell. We were originally going to be chosing from 2 girls but one of them had fluid on the lungs and the vet had to put it down which is really sad. I’m worried that the rest of the pups could be sick and if there’s such a thing as a bad litter? The pups are apparently thriving. It’s the mums 5th litter aswell. I just want to make sure my pup is healthy. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Is your pup coming from a reputable breeder who does all the health testing on the parents? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggylover1 Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 Yes she’s from a reputable breeder and has health check on parents. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Sh!t happens. Pups are often lost, either still born or in the early days after being born. I've had one put down at birth and one at 7 days due to health problems, different litters. Depending on the breed I'd be wanting to see original health testing certificates ( parents and sometimes the pups i.e hearing tests, I think hearing tests for breeds like cattledogs and dalmations are done at 6 weeks of age) and expect to get a copy when I picked up the pup. I'm a little bit more concerned that the bitch has had her 5th litter, hope they are not going to breed her anymore. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) Pups will be vet checked when there vaccinated so until then you don’t know . The breeder has told you and things do and can go wrong . 5 litters is a lot from 1 bitch but each to there own there . Edited June 25, 2020 by Dogsfevr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juice Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 What do you mean by health check on parents ? All hereditary tests done for breed ? 5 litters is a lot , how old is she ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggylover1 Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 The breeder said the parents have been DNA tested. Im not sure how old the bitch is we will be meeting them for the first time this weekend and I can ask the breeder questions. I don’t know much about dog breeding and how many times a dog can have a litter. I just wanted to find a reputable breeder which I thought I found. I just feel a bit nervous than excited at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 47 minutes ago, Doggylover1 said: The breeder said the parents have been DNA tested. Im not sure how old the bitch is we will be meeting them for the first time this weekend and I can ask the breeder questions. I don’t know much about dog breeding and how many times a dog can have a litter. I just wanted to find a reputable breeder which I thought I found. I just feel a bit nervous than excited at the moment! Normal to be nervous. Just stick to questions re the pup and the health tests. Don't ask about the bitch cause, in the end, it's nothing to do with you. And I mean that in the nicest possible way as it reads a bit harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggylover1 Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 Thank you for your reply. Maybe this day and age the mum should be called something different. It did sound a bit harsh when I re-read my message...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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