poodlefan Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Linky to news article dog in Germany has given birth to 17 puppies, leaving their owner thrilled but fatigued after having to feed them with a bottle for several weeks because their mother couldn't cope with the demand. Owner Ramona Wegemann said she barely slept for more than a couple of minutes without interruption during about four weeks in an "exhausting" struggle to make sure all of the purebred Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies would survive. She said when she was "finished feeding the last puppy, the first was hungry again". Advertisement: Story continues below Wegemann's dog Etana gave birth to eight female and nine male puppies on September 28 in Ebereschenhof, which is near Berlin. At least five times a day, Wegemann gave the dogs a bottle with special milk because their mother's nipples could never have coped with the demand, and when the puppies were not hungry, they wanted to be entertained, she said. Wegemann said when dogs give birth to so many puppies several of them die within the first week. "But all of our puppies survived. This is incredible and wonderful," the 32-year-old added. It was the second time that Etana gave birth. She gave birth to eight puppies in her first pregnancy, not uncommon for the dog's breed, Wegemann said. "The birth of the puppies was very special. All puppies were born naturally, no caesarean was necessary," she added. It took Etana a full 26 hours to give birth to all of the puppies - and Wegemann was as baffled as amazed. But caring for 17 puppies turned out to be a full-time job: Wegemann put her work as an independent animal psychiatrist on hold and her husband took as much holiday as he could. Their lives have been turned upside down by the puppies, and their living room is now occupied by a giant box that houses the puppies. But even Wegemann still struggles to recognize them: The females puppies are called Bahati, Binta, Bahya, Bashima, Batouuli, Binki, Bora, Bisa and the male ones are Baakir, Banjoku, Belay, Bruk, Bundu, Bayo, Bukekayo, Biton and Bulus. Wegemann gave them all African names because the Rhodesian Ridgeback is an African hunting dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 What an incredible sight that would be ---- 17 very large puppies romping around the back yard. You wouldn't notice a lion or two provided for their enjoyment ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Good lord, that's amazing! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janba Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 A dally on the south coast gave birth to 17 pup last month - 16 survived. From memory DOLer Yarrowfell's dog was the father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esky the husky Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FHRP Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 A dally on the south coast gave birth to 17 pup last month - 16 survived. From memory DOLer Yarrowfell's dog was the father. A dally that poodlefan and I know the owner of quite well Can you imagine all the puppy poop she's dealing with now ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 A dally on the south coast gave birth to 17 pup last month - 16 survived. From memory DOLer Yarrowfell's dog was the father. A dally that poodlefan and I know the owner of quite well Can you imagine all the puppy poop she's dealing with now ;) Rather her than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souff Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 oooooooh, that is a LOT of puppy poop in a few weeks time. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janba Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 A dally on the south coast gave birth to 17 pup last month - 16 survived. From memory DOLer Yarrowfell's dog was the father. A dally that poodlefan and I know the owner of quite well ;) Can you imagine all the puppy poop she's dealing with now I don't even want to think about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarrowfell Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Yes Magnus (Dual Ch Yarrowfell Gold Sovereign CCD AFDCh ET CGC) sire a litter of puppies in Bemboka that are now 4 weeks old. Xanthe had 17 but lost one. The rest are all doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 Lots of liver spots there Yarrowfell. I think I prefer them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss BeRidgierent Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) Oh my Gosh Boss and Bella were from a litter of 12 that was a sight..... but 17 Just look at how damn cute they are!! I want them all! Edited December 21, 2010 by Miss BeRidgierent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 The story was on the news as well and they pups looked absolutely delightful. Lucky woman ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faolmor Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 My friend's dog is one of 20 - all survived, too! Imagine when they all hit the age of destruction... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 A NSW dane breeder had a litter of 15 earlier this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 That is A LOT of poop to be picking up shortly!! I hope I never have a bitch that has that many babies!!! It would be more than a full time job in it's self! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 My Dane was one of 16 pups, all surviving. Those pups look fairly old though (as in, older than 8 weeks). I hope she has homes lined up for them!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 I'm confused. German friends of mine have told me that their kennel club (details lost in translation) disapproves of litters of over six pups, and that it is common practice to pick the best six and euthanise the rest early. Can someone clarify if this is an 'old' attitude that has been changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redangel Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Wow I now know how they got that saying 'seeing spots before your eyes". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss BeRidgierent Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 My Dane was one of 16 pups, all surviving. Those pups look fairly old though (as in, older than 8 weeks). I hope she has homes lined up for them!! I reckon they are about 6-7 weeks.... they just grow so big so quick. I'll take them all naww I want another one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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