Sabine - an ordeal - a lesson for Aspiring Breeders

[LeedsDevil]

What a trying time for you and yours,

I know from talking with you that you had done everything possible for them, and I am glad that you have shared this heartbreaking episode with us. You could easily have suger coated it or not told it at all, but then how many prospective breeders would never know the possible heartbreak that can occur no matter how careful you are.

I am very glad that the 4 pups have started to thrive and are doing well. Give all of those pups and Sabine a big hug from all of us, and a very, very big hug and thank you to you for your tireless efforts to help these pups.

 

[Cindy and Lacie.]

Matt, thanks for the update on the pups and you know Im thinking of them. BUT I really hope that your story incourages some of the other breeders on here to share a story or two about a "battle" they won or lost. I hope that in reading this, at least one person out there went "WOW, breeding is not for me"Good luck with the remaining 4 Matt!

 

[Peggy G]

The loss of your pups is heartbreaking. I can't imagine what you've been through. You did everything possible to save them, I do know that. I wish I had some magic words to make it all better for you.

I'm glad the remaining 4 are on the upswing. I wish you the best. Your message to prospective breeders is loud and clear.

 

[kitten]

I wish I was closer I would of tryed to helped you somehow its hard, and overwhelming for one person to be with so many little souls at once... 4 isnt bad your only one person and its so sad about the pups but if i could of lent a hand I would of...

 

[Lisa M]

so sorry

Your ordeal was tragic, maybe it will help teach others about what can happen even with experienced and wonderful breeders. We will keep you and the puppies in our thoughts.

 

[Gail Lyons]

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your puppies.....I am glad to hear that Sabine and the four little ones are doing well. I pray that continues....

I used to work as a vet tech, and I know that sometimes even the best of breeders can endure tragedies...I know it was painful for you to relate this experience but I do hope prospective breeders realize the pain that can also be a part of the breeding experience......

I can't imagine the pain and grief you have endured through this, I am sending my warmest thoughts and prayers for you and your family...

 

[Sabrina Jay]

Sorry to hear about all the troubles.

As Matt has said, most people really do not understand the variety of problems that can occur if they decide to breed. They think you can just breed any dogs together, and everything is fine. I don't know how many people I have talked to regarding breeding and explain just some of the poetential problems that can arise, and their answers are, "oh that won't happen" "that doesn't happen very much" "I can't afford that!", etc etc.

Matt, you need to add your story to the litter horror stories web page.

20 months ago, we had a breeders nightmare litter also. I don't know how many times, I have tried to set down and write the story, and just haven't been able to finish it.

 

[Rebelle's Mom]

Oh matthew, what a terrible ordeal. I hope more prospective breeders read this post before haphazardly mating their dogs.

Best wishes for the rest of the pups. I'll be thinking about you and them

Lori

 

[Patches Mom]

I have been watching the board for your story and I have greatly appreciated this. My husband now understands why I want him to be around more in the next week as our boxer will deliver. I have read about and heard about stories as this but never one that we could relate to so closely as reading it here on the boxerboard. This has truly changed our thoughts that since the bloodlines have never had problems that this delivery will be without problems! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with our boxer in this next week that we do not experience the same heartbreak.

 

[Cherokee]

I am new here but have heard so much about you (all good). I have seen you in chat a couple of times but we haven't chatted as of yet. I just wanted you to know how sorry I am and wish there were something more i could say. i am truly sorry for all you've been through. I will keep you all in my prayers. Thank you for sharing.