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      White Twister's  Finn

The next breeding July 2009

SIRE: White Twister's Finn
&
DAM: Exandor Ella.
                     
          ELLA

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Puppy life ...
 
Marina Du Preez  



My love for the American Bulldog breed sets my focus on creating a satisfying life for our dogs and their puppies.

They are part of our home and our lifestyle. When the puppies are born, it is always a very exciting time for me,

as I act as a canine midwife. I assist in the birthing, ensuring that the mothers are comfortable and that the newborn

puppies nurse well and are warm. It's very rewarding to see a new puppy nursing on its proud mother.
   
The birth room is next to our bedroom so that I can always hear if a puppy calls.

I remain enthusiastic even when I've been up all night.

Our American Bulldogs are very good mothers and I hardly have to worry during the night.

As soon as the puppies' eyes open and they start to wonder around I let them spend

time outside.
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      Click to enlarge!  Click to enlarge!  Click to enlarge! At 4 weeks they are moved to the puppy camp.

My husband built a lovely safe playground where they can

explore and learn. They sleep in a spacious kennel, warmed

with blankets and a heater. Stimulating toys are scattered

around on the sand floor.

The puppies are introduced to solid food as soon as

their eyes open.
It takes a while to teach every little one how to eat.

They will nurse less at this stage and the extra nutrition makes for a healthy strong

and resistant pup. Feeding time for the puppies is amusing, since they absolutely

love their food!
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I feed them 4 times a day up to the age of 6 weeks, then I feed them 3 times a day until puppies go to their new owners when they are 8 weeks old.

As soon as the puppies can walk and explore their surroundings, I allow the adult dogs to socialize with them. My adult dogs love the puppies and play with them gently.
       
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