my staffy is having pups....

[noah07]

hi all just want to share my excitement with u all, my 3 yo staffy is having her pups.
as up to know she has been massive i have estimated 10+ pups. at the moment she has had 5 and stil looks massive cant wait to see how many she has. they will be up for grabs in around 6 weeks time if anyone is interested just pm me i will post some pics once she has had them all...

 

[dangles]

good luck with it, heard many stories about staffy's and cesarian births

 

[ThatTyeGuy]

6 weeks is toooo early for pups to leave the mum and the rest of the litter, 8-12 weeks is better in everyway possible

 

[ThatTyeGuy]

oh and grats on pups ^_^

 

[PicklePants]

post some pics of the little dears

 

[noah07]

mate i have had many litters and by six weeks they r plenty old enough to go i put start them on solids from 3-4 weeks vet check microchip and vaccinate at 4 weeks and gone by 6-7 weeks and they all do fine..will post some pics tomorrow when she has had them all.

 

[noah07]

she just had another ...4females, 2 males..

 

[Fantazmic]

I dont know what the requirements are in NSW but if you are a member of Dogs Victoria the recommendation is 8 weeks as they beleive 6 weeks is far too young. I also personally agree with that recommendation.......

 

[Wally]

American or English?

 

[hypochondroac]

Congrats on the puppies.

I agree with tyeguy though, 8-12 weeks is ideal, at 6 weeks they are still learning lessons from mum.

 

[DragonKells]

Congrats on the puppies.

I agree with tyeguy though, 8-12 weeks is ideal, at 6 weeks they are still learning lessons from mum.

Sorry to stick my nose in...but they're right at least 8 weeks, it's just a better head start.
Staffs would have to be one of my all time favorite breeds! Congrats and enjoy!

 

[noah07]

they are american staffys by 6 weeks the mother has nothing to do with them the mother will ween them off by 4-5 weeks that why i start them on solids at 3 weeks to make the weaning process easier for all each to their own but my vet tells me its fine for them to go at 6 weeks..

 

[noah07]

she has 7 at the moment 4 females 3 males and she still got more!

 

[Ramsayi]

8 to 10 weeks is the accepted time frame these days.It's not just about weaning.

 

[noah07]

another one female

 

[Wally]

Got an American too. Awesome dogs. Got my boy at six weeks and he was good to go. Into everything like salt and pepper from the start. Post some pics when you get the chance.

 

[noah07]

yeah i will tomorrow once she has had them all...

 

[noah07]

the last litter i had all went at 6 and 7 weeks bar 1 it went at 8 weeks and i have spoken to a few people who got them and they r all fine.......i will be letting them go at 6 weeks if i think they r ok to....

 

[clouded_mind]

mate i have had many litters and by six weeks they r plenty old enough to go i put start them on solids from 3-4 weeks vet check microchip and vaccinate at 4 weeks and gone by 6-7 weeks and they all do fine..

Sounds like your typical backyard puppy mill.
And those many litters are from the same female too I suppose.

Sorry, atleast you have them vaccinated & microchipped

 

[cosmicwolf4]

8 to 10 weeks is the accepted time frame these days.It's not just about weaning.

The accepted time frame is to allow for proper socialisation skills and to ensure they have a good temperament with other dogs. Prior to 8 weeks they aren't well enough skilled in socialisation to cope with other dogs. I've had dogs and bred dogs for years and didn't let them go before 8 to 12 weeks depending on the dog.
I'm not trying to cause an argument, it's what I have found with my dogs and also what is recommended by most breeders