Crate or Whelping box?

11 years ago

Hi All, I was hoping someone could answer my question.

If a dog has been crate trained and sleeps in her crate every night, will she use that same crate as a whelping box if she has puppies? Or should it be a different box and or location?

Thanks,

margaret

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Ginny McLean_Petite_Garden

11 years ago

I AM a registered and reputable breeder, I do have a purchase agreement and non-breeding contract, my dogs are most definately members of my family (my very beloved pets), and I also rescue ANY animal in distress if it is within my capabilities because I am most dedicated to the health and well being of all animals, even the two legged ones that walk upright! I assumed the poster was simply asking a question out of concern for a dog and I am glad to see that my experience and response was well received by the poster. :)

Ginny

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Ginny McLean_Petite_Garden
11 years ago
My girls whelp and raise their pups in their kennels or a bit bigger kennel all the time. The puppies stay in the kennel until they are moving around more (about 2 weeks) and I then put them in a kiddie plastic pool with bedding and news paper or I put their kennel in an x-pen with news paper and keep the kennel door open. I find this the best way to kennel train my pups and house train them. :)

A word of caution, I have shelties and their pups are not usually in danger of being rolled on. I would be concerned with a larger dog in a kennel without a safety rail. :)

Ginny
mfoxjackson
Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you Ginny for your help and answering my question.

Sylviatexas, while I appreciate you have an opinion, I hadn't asked if it was ok for someone's dog to have puppies.

I wondered why when I searched the forum prior to my post and I saw a lot of posts leading with a request for no judgements or lectures. Makes sense now.
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sylviatexas1
11 years ago
Does it seem reasonable to ask for advice & attempt to censor the advice offered?

This is a Pets Forum, not a breeders' forum;
I've always found the participants here to be concerned with the welfare & well-being of pets.

Perhaps you'd be happier on a forum dedicaed to breeding.
mfoxjackson
Original Author
11 years ago
I understand your point Sylvia, however I am not a breeder and never did I say it was MY dog.
texasredhead
11 years ago
Are you asking your original question about someone else's dog. I believe Sylvia's concern and mine may concern "backyard" breeders. I have a male Pembroke Welsh Corgi, and a female Cardigan Welsh Corgi, both from AKC registered breeders and both dogs came with their AKC papers.In both cases, when I origionaly purchased these dogs from two different breeders, I signed documents agreeing to have both dogs neutered and I would not use either dog for breeding purposes. Now, I am not lecturing you or anyone else. It is just that better breeders are concerned about the integrity of the breed.
calliope
11 years ago
And there are those of us who have rescued pregnant females and aside from aborting their pups, are obliged to provide them with a safe and humane place to deliver. We would be asking a question like this as well.