Rufnit Kennels Braque du Bourbonnais - Breeding/Whelping/Raising Time
Line
Rufnit Kennels, LLC
"Breeding/Whelping/Raising"
Time
Line:
When dam goes into heat, the sire and dam receive a health clearance by
a licensed Veterinarian
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dam has a vaginal smear/progesterone test
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usually between 10 and 15 days, the sire is introduced to the dam which
results in the 1st mating.
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2nd mating takes place 2 to 3 days following the 1st mating
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3rd mating takes place 2 to 3 days following the 2nd mating
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dam is started on vitamins
Thirty days following the 3rd mating, dam has health check and
ultrasound by a licensed Veterinarian
Puppies are whelped ~63 days following mating's
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birth times, lengths, weights, sex and markings are logged
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whelping box/puppy areas are continuously cleaned (located in living
room)
At three days old, puppies receive their 1st health check with a
licensed Veterinarian
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tails are docked (unless natually short tail / tailless or being
exported to country that doesn't allow)
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weights logged daily
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whelping box/puppy areas are continuously cleaned (located in living
room)
Dam has a health check and pelvic by a licensed Veterinarian, following
the whelping of the puppies
At one week, homes are contacted and put on notice for the selection
process
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tails and cord are continuously checked for signs of irritation
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bowel and bladder excretions are supervised for any changes
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weights logged daily
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whelping box/puppy areas are continuously cleaned (located in living
room)
At two weeks, puppies receive their 2nd health check with a licensed
Veterinarian and 1st de-worming
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eye drops are administered, as eyes open (to ensure no infections)
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weights logged daily
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whelping box/puppy areas are continuously cleaned (located in living
room)
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human interaction takes place several times a day
At three weeks, puppies environment is expanded to outside the whelping
box (other areas of the house)
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weights logged daily
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whelping box/puppy areas are continuously cleaned (located in living
room)
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human interaction continues to take place several times daily
At four weeks, puppies receive their 3rd health check with a licensed
Veterinarian and 2nd de-worming
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paper/potty training begins
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puppies expand their areas in the house
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puppies are exposed to the field (as weather permits)
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weights logged daily
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whelping box/puppy areas are continuously cleaned (located in living
room)
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human interaction continues to take place several times daily
At five weeks, puppies begin the weaning process
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house training expands
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introduction to water/wading (as weather permits)
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field exposure expands (as weather permits)
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introduction to quail/chukar
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weights logged daily
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whelping box/puppy areas are continuously cleaned (located in living
room)
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human interaction continues to take place several times daily
At six weeks, puppies receive their 4th health check with a licensed
Veterinarian, 3rd de-worming, 1st set of puppy shots and an ID Microchip
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puppies are free to roam selected areas of the house
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introduction to the noise of .22 blank shots during field work
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increase quail/chukar exposure
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expand distance and time in field (as weather permits)
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expand water exposure and depth (as weather permits)
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crate familiarization begins
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tentative transportation arrangements to permanent homes are setup
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weights logged daily
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crates wiped out/puppy areas continuously cleaned (located in living
room)
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human interaction continues to take place several times daily
At seven weeks, transportation is verified
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transportation crates are purchased and set up so puppies become
familiar with them prior to departing
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paperwork is received from NAVHDA and verified
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puppies are free to roam selected areas of the house
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continued exposure to the noise of .22 blank shots during field work
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increase quail/chukar exposure
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field/water exposure is continued (as weather permits)
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field distance and time is expanded (as weather permits)
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weights logged daily
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crates wiped out/puppy areas continuously cleaned (located in living
room)
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human interaction continues to take place several times daily
At eight weeks, puppies receive their 5th health check and pre-flight
health certificate
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flights and travel arrangements are confirmed
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puppies are free to roam selected areas of the house
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continued exposure to the noise of .22 blank shots during field work
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increase quail/chukar exposure
*
field/water exposure is continued (as weather permits)
*
weights logged daily
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crates wiped out/puppy areas continuously cleaned (located in living
room)
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human interaction continues to take place several times daily
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puppies are transported to the airlines
The above time line ensures a well rounded companion. Puppies are under
continuous supervision from whelping until they depart to their
permanent homes. Bathing is administered as needed and bedding is
washed daily. Food/water bowls are washed twice daily. Photos/short
videos are taken as time allows. Email/phone communications with new
families/individuals begins prior to breeding and continues minimally throughout
the life of the Rufnit Companion.
