Breeder Education

Birth Weights, Growth Patterns, and the Early Warning Signs We Shouldn’t Ignore There are few pieces of equipment in a whelping room quite as unremarkable as a digital kitchen scale. It doesn’t have the sophistication of an ultrasound machine or the apparent importance of the emergency supplies we’ve carefully assembled Read more

Early Warning Signs & Emergency Response Newborn puppies can decline with alarming speed, and the earliest signs of trouble are not always obvious. A puppy that seems unusually quiet, nurses less enthusiastically, or fails to gain weight may be telling us something important. Recognizing those subtle changes—and knowing when to Read more

Looking Beyond Fading Puppy Syndrome Recognizing the earliest warning signs, understanding what may be happening, and knowing when a struggling newborn needs more than our best intentions. Most experienced breeders have encountered, or at least heard about, the puppy that simply doesn’t seem to be doing as well as its Read more

The first 24 hours of a puppy’s life are critical, particularly when it comes to colostrum intake, early nutrition, and establishing a healthy start. Careful observation is important, but accurate records can reveal concerns that might otherwise go unnoticed. To accompany our article, The First 24 Hours: Colostrum, Immunity, and Read more

Colostrum, Immunity, and a Window We Cannot Get Back What every breeder should understand about a newborn puppy’s first and most important meal. There is something rather extraordinary about watching a newborn puppy find its way to its mother’s milk. Eyes closed, ears still developing, and only minutes into the Read more

A printable guide to keep handy When a newborn puppy struggles to breathe, every second matters. Knowing what to do, what not to do, and when to intervene can make a critical difference. Drawing upon the 2025 RECOVER neonatal resuscitation guidelines and the educational work of Dr. Emmanuel Fontaine, we’ve Read more