How Do You Make A Whelping Box?
Puppies are a joy to have in your household. However, ensuring the safety and comfort of a new litter can take a bit of work. A properly constructed whelping box is an essential part of assuring that your new mother and puppies are as safe and comfortable as possible. Building a Whelping Box Step 1 Decide on what you want. The type of whelping box you choose is entirely dependent on your budget and preferences. One of the best low cost, easy to clean whelping devices is a child’s plastic blow up style pool. They are easy to use, easy to sanitize, and much cheaper than other pre-made products. The size of your whelping box depends on the size and breed of your dog. You want to allow for enough room for the mother dog to lie down on her side, with room for the pups to move around. Anything too big will be difficult to keep warm and, anything smaller, could result in the female lying on her pups. Step 2 Choose a location. If you prefer to use the child’s pool for your whelping box, choose
