breeding/whelping of 10lb. mini schnauzer

Question
QUESTION: My mini schnauzer was 10 lbs when we breed her. She was breed twice approximately the 12th and 14th day of her cycle. She is 62 days from the last date of breeding. My concern is her size. She is very petite and I am worried that this might compromise her whelping of pups.Could present  a problem????

ANSWER: Hi Sue

What size was the male she was bred to?
Was it a Mini Schnauzer?
What food is she on?
How active was she?
Did you do an x-ray or ultra sound?



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QUESTION: Average size male mini schnauzer. She has been eating 6oz of puppy chow for last 3weeks. She was and is very active and play full.

Answer
I always recommend puppy food AFTER the pups are whelped. The "problem" with the higher protein and fats of puppy food is that the pups grow so big that complication can arise with whelp.  It's perfect for a nursing mother.

What does "average size" mean.  If you are doing a line-breeding or interbreeding, the pups should stay similar size.  But if you are doing out-crossing, you have a greater chance of producing larger pups.

I would recommend a x-ray or ultrasound to get an better idea on the size of litter and structure.

Good luck