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Originally posted by Colette@Jul 18 2005, 08:05 AM
Gigi your puppies are amazing.
I have an male (english mastiff) who I will be studding out... he is gorgeous and sound.. and a male french mastiff who isn't sound but an amazing dog...
I really want to eventually breed French...
Your thread has been a reminder & inspiration...
Good luck! I can't imagine having so many puppies to look after.. especially english mastiff puppies  hehehe
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Very cool colette!
When you say 'french mastiff' you mean the Dogue De Bordeaux, correct? They are soooo cool! Any pics of your babies??
Breeding dogs is a wonderful experience, but also very expensive and STRESSFUL!! I was soooo worried about Zoe when she went into whelp....and we did have a few problems. She had the first 7 and we thought she was done...2 hours later she started pushing again...but nothing....so we brought her in and sure enough, an x-ray showed 4 more pups. They gave her a shot of oxytocin and on the way home she had 2 more right in my truck...haha. The last 2 were born at home safe and sound. But I tell you, it was VERY scary....a c-section for my baby wasn't a fun thought. (not to mention the $1000 price tag)
And losing the one pup to a cleft palate was hard as well. I hate losing even one pup...I'm far too emotional when it comes to animals....I'd make a horrible vet...haha
I had to resuscitate 2 of the pups, too. Tried the rub down, then the gentle swing from arms length down through the legs. (the centrifugal force pulls out any fluid in the lungs) It wasn't working so I went to my last resort and had to 'suck out' the crap from their lungs....it wasn't exactly pleasant, and I gagged a few times...haha....BUT, I did it and they are a-okay now.
There's alot to know and deal with when breeding....BUT, once the 'do or die' time is over and everyone is fine, all the stress, the work, and the money are overshadowed by wonderful, healthy, happy dogs.
It's sooooo worth it...you just have to be the 'right' kind of person....you will love it!!