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Question by Rachael
Submitted on 1/22/2004
Related FAQ: rec.pets.dogs: Breeding, Whelping, and Rearing Puppies FAQ
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I am wanting to breed my pug.  I have heard that pugs have a hard time with having puppies and that there are a lot of risks more then normal.  Is this true?

 
 

Answer by Tanisha
Submitted on 1/31/2004
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Small breed dogs do have more complications in birth. If you do breed her do all the reading about whelping that you can and be with her as she whelps so you can call the vet if something goes wrong. If you don't it could result in the death of the pups and maybe even your dog. It's not always that bad but it does happen so just be prepared! Good luck!

 

Answer by pug person
Submitted on 2/1/2004
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Pugs do have a lot of whelping problems. I show and occasionally breed my pugs and have had more c-sections than not. The large head is the problem most of the time.
If you have never bred dogs before, I would not advise you to start with a pug. However if you do, make sure you have a vet that is knowledgeable with this breed and have them walk you though it.
Good luck in whatever you decide to do.

 

Answer by Rachel
Submitted on 6/30/2004
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I agree with both of the answers above. Also she may have a large litter and sometimes they may tire and not finish delivery which leads to ceasarian or the puppies may just die in the birth canal,but if you think about it no matter what bad things may happen, but if your dog is a good spesimen of the breed and you will make sure there is good homes for all the puppies in advance to breeding and you have made all of the precotions then it is a good idea.

 

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