Breeding German Shepherds and other breeds of dogs.

by Dennis Fisher.

This article is one of a great many articles written by Dennis Fisher about a very wide variety of subjects concerning different  dogs, such as obedience training, breeding, showing, health matters, training problems and other subjects.  All these articles appear on Dennis Fisher's websites.   Visit  http://www.allaboutgermanshepherddogs.com the site that has been set up specifically for German Shepherd Dog enthusiasts, or http://www.freedogadvice.com  if you interested in a breed   other than German Shepherd Dogs

Question:  What is the best way to feed a pregnant bitch?

 Answer:   The bitch should be fed with good quality food from the moment that she has been mated, but this does not mean that she should be over-fed, especially food that is high in bulk but not of great nutritive value.

The ideal diet for a bitch in whelp is a plentiful supply of meat, raw and fresh, also eggs, and calcium/phosphorous supplement.

Quality rather than quality should be the guiding principle.

for the first weeks the bitch's appetite will probably be normal, although she may be fuss with her food,  After four-five weeks the bitch's  appetite will probably increase and it is a good idea to supplement her diet with a good quality vitamin supplement.

Milk can be given in between meals, and an egg can be mixed in the milk meal.