Whelping box

[livetohunt]

I have a buddy that wants me to build him a Whelping box. Anyone got some photos of theres? I have seen a few online but I have never built one so could use some tips thanks guys.

[FullCryHounds]

Don't have any plans or pictures but I'm glad he's going to have one made. They are very important to prevent pups from being suffocated that first week. Also have some soft straw or blankets for the female to lay on, something that is soft so when she does lay on one of the pups, it gives a little and the pup has a chance to breath.

[Majestic Tree Hound]

You can see some of the Box and Rail .. I use a Soft Non Absorbing Rubber Matt under "Cheep" Bath Towels .. Change the Towels each day, Twice a day latter. at 2-1/2 weeks they get Pine Shavings Changed every 4 days .. Use a High Grade "Tough Hide" Paint makes it easy to clean and will last a long time..



Welping and Weening Kennel



Welping Box

[Treedog/Boone]

I just go to the local store and get a kiddy pool the have one that they sale thats smaller diameter. Put towles in it for the first few days then go to pine shavings. The towles get me nervous because I have had a pup get tangled up in one in the past. If its cold I put the heat pad right in the middle. Very cheap and economical.

[Treedog/Boone]

Was browsing the web and came across this pages this might help you out.

http://www.k-ninedobermans.com/litterbox.html

http://www.lowchensaustralia.com/diy/whelpingbox.htm

[Ankle Express]

Do what Boone said. Works great in a lot/kennel. Throw it on the brush pile and burn it when your done. I take the females house away just right before the pups get here to let her get used to the pool.