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  • Dec 25, 2007, 12:47 PM
    jayjo
    I have a runt in the litter mum is taking it out
    I have a runt in the litter it eyes opend to day, when we can back from from having are christmas dinner the mum dog keep dringing the runt out of the pack and putting him in the living room on the sofa and then in the kitchen she stays with it for a short while then leaves it I keep putting it back in the pack but she keeps bringing it out help what can I do and why is she doing this thank yhou joanne:mad:
  • Dec 25, 2007, 01:15 PM
    labman
    She may sense it has a problem and may not make it. If it isn't going to, the rest of the litter is better off if she does put it out.

    Might I ask how much research have you done on breeding? Responsible people do exhaustive research before even selecting breeding stock.
  • Dec 25, 2007, 03:17 PM
    jayjo
    Taken more pups out the nest
    I really don't know why my is acting very strange 1st she's taken the runt out now she's taken some more out in2 the kitchen were it is colder then the place were the rest of the pups are she's feeding them in the kitchen I put then back in2 the den and she just takes them back to the kitchen can any 1 please tell my why and can any 1 help thank yhou
  • Dec 25, 2007, 03:46 PM
    labman
    I merged your questions into one thread. I have little more to add. You might as well do a net search. Much of the advice on the net is of doubtful quality, but you may be as qualified to evaluate what you find as many here.
  • Dec 25, 2007, 08:41 PM
    mrsmlc10
    Mothers behavior towards puppies
    Why would a mother move her week old puppies:confused:
  • Dec 25, 2007, 08:46 PM
    J_9
    Please be patient, we do this for free on our own spare time. Our Dog Experts may be taking some time off for the holidays to spend with their families. I am sure when Labman or Rubypitbull signs on they will answer you as soon as they read your post.
  • Dec 25, 2007, 09:53 PM
    labman
    Oops! Merging these questions was a mistake. Oh well. Mother dogs move puppies when they don't like the current location. They often want more privacy. They may also want more space to keep the nest clean.

    Read before your breed. Articles
  • Dec 25, 2007, 10:50 PM
    heather83
    I'm going to agree with labman on this too. Especially if she's a first time mom, she may just be a little confused with everything. With the puppies getting a little bigger, she may just be trying to find a spot that's a little more "roomy" or quieter. The dog I had moved her puppies quite a few times before she found the right spot.
    But do some research and just keep an eye on them. You could always talk to your vet about it too.
  • Dec 26, 2007, 03:26 PM
    macksmom
    The mom is doing this most likely because you took the puppy and started bottle feeding it.
    As I said in your previous post... doing this may cause the mother to not take care of the puppy because the puppy is getting care from you. She may not see it as part of her litter.

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/dogs/h...ll-165011.html
  • Dec 26, 2007, 08:03 PM
    Moon777
    Hi
    If the mom takes it out let it be this way, nature knows best, just try feeding it yourself, most often with care, the ruts can become the most affectionate and loyal, it is worth the trouble
    Take care and all the best

    Moon 777
  • Dec 30, 2007, 05:02 PM
    twinkel-star
    Maybe she want to disowen you should check it is getting feed and if its its not maybe you should hand raise

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