Keeping the puppies warm

Another very important aspect of dog breeding is knowing how to take care of the puppies and keep them safe from the harshness of the weather conditions and the environment. A newborn puppy cannot control its body temperature and must be kept in a warm environment. Chilling will stress the puppy and predispose it to infectious disease; overheating can kill it. The environmental temperature can be controlled with a well-insulated electric heating pad or a heat lamp. But make sure the puppies have a cooler place to crawl to if they become too warm.

The immediate environmental temperature should be kept between 85 and 90 degrees for the first five days of life. From the seventh to the tenth day, the temperature can be gradually reduced to 80 degrees; by the end of the fourth week it can be brought down to 75 degrees. Always remember it is very important to ensure that the puppies are always kept warm, well fed and in a clean environment. Your success in dog breeding hinges on the thoroughness of your dog breeding info.

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