Normal vs. Breech Birth
The birthing process can happen in many forms. As a breeder you have to be prepared for any malpresentation. Have a veterinarian on call for anything you need help with.
Two common birthing presentations are: the normal presentation and also breech presentation. Normal presentation occurs where puppies are born nose-first down the birth canal with their backs along the top of the vagina and their feet at the bottom. If a puppy is stuck in the birth canal call your veterinarian for helpful tips. You will need items listed on the Basic Whelping Kit page.
(illustration of normal birth)
The other common birthing procedure is the breech presentation, where the puppy comes down the birth canal rump first. It is so common that it is not classified as a malpresentation. It may only cause a problem in the first puppy if the head is bent. Again, if there is a problem you need help with, call your veterinarian.
(illustration of breech birth)
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This Weekend At UKC
The Coonhound Department at United Kennel Club is pleased to announce their newest Chartered Breed Association, American Leopard Breeders Association recognized in May of 2008, will be hosting their First Annual American Leopard Hound Days. The event will be held in Sparta, Illinois at the fairgrounds. (More Information).
Also, on this same weekend will be the South Carolina State Championship to be held in Darlington, South Carolina. Both American Leopard Hound Days and the South Carolina State Championship are on the 2010 Purina Series schedule also known as Purina Points Events.(More Information).
The UKC Michigan Classic will be held this weekend, hosted by K9 Fanciers, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. (More Information).
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The immediate ancestor of the Toy Fox Terrier is the larger Smooth Fox Terrier. Owners of these brave little dogs found that the smallest, which they called "runts", were the scrappiest of the bunch. These little dogs were prized for their temperament. Smaller dogs were developed and eventually were found in the seven-pound range. The United Kennel Club began registering the Smooth Fox Terrier in 1912. Between then and the mid-1920's, the Toy Fox Terrier was developed, being a miniature of the previous breed, however they were still registered under the name of Fox Terrier (Smooth). Those dogs appear almost identical to the dogs of today. It was not until February 24, 1936, that U.K.C. began registering the Toy Fox Terrier under its current name. |
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