Why some bitches don't care for their puppies - Page 2

In one of the litters I was talking about, the bitch was a proven brood with no adverse history;  and started off looking after the pups fine, as normal.  Then overnight at about 3 days, the 'orrible 'appened.  Otherwise I'd agree with you, Bhaugh.  But that does not look like not knowing what she should be doing.

I think that sometimes a dam will not be a good mother if she doesn't feel that the environment is safe for the puppies.

Pretty much every decent breeder I know won't breed a poor mother again. It's just not worth the grief and trouble--as well as possibly passing on bad traits to the next generation.

Christine