"I am a proud owner of two AKC-registered Basset Hounds named Mopar and Hemi. Hemi recently gave birth to eight Basset Hound babies. This was Mopar and Hemi's first litter, and I must say she did excellent!"
One of the pups on its way out of the birth canal
Hemi and her eight newborn puppies
"This is my ABCA Border Collie, Pearl, whelping her first litter of beautiful pups; five total, all healthy and thriving. Litter was ABCA Cache out of ABCA Pearl. They are both classic black and white Border Collies with awesome temperaments and working abilities. Natural herders, our BCs will round up the children and heard them down the hallway in a very sweet and playful manner."
"We were slightly worried with Pearl's potential mothering skills since she is a young mother (1 1/2 years) and motherhood is new to her. Thankfully, her instincts kicked in immediately, and she's proven to be a great mama! We are so proud of her!!"
"The last pup born, Keira, was awfully large and came out backwards, getting her hind quarters stuck in the birth canal. Luckily, I was present and more than willing to assist with rubber gloves, some lubricant and a gentle downward tug. Had I not done my homework, things may have ended up badly...thank goodness for small blessings."
Pearl feeding her newborn pup
Pearl feeding her newborn pup
Pearl feeding her entire litter
Newborn Border Collie puppies
Newborn Border Collie puppy nursing
Newborn Border Collie puppy
Newborn Border Collie puppy
Whelping and Raising Puppies Picture Pages
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