i have been told that alot of bull terriers have a difficult time whellping .
i have never been told this by any other bull terrier breeders but it has made me quite worried .
is there any other bull terrier owners out there who can give any advice.

sarah xx
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I'm not knowledgeable about Bull Terriers in any way but i do recall Muriel Lee in her book 'Whelping & Rearing of Puppies' making a big deal out of the fact that the Bull Terrier did have trouble whelping and that the Bull Terrier breeders she had questioned all deferred to the caesarean option with their bitches.

Can I suggest you contact the breed club etc, and get as much information on potential problems with any whelping problems pertaining to your breed.

Sorry i couldn't be more helpful

Caroline

Thanks caroline,
i have got many books and done so much reading but i dont think that you can ever know to much.
but i have made arrangements that if my girl gets in trouble the vet can be called out .

thanks sarah xx

I seem to remember reading that Bull terriers make pretty lousy mothers aswell
Archer

im no expert but i believe the trouble whelping is due to the breed being bred purely for looks.....hence the majority of pups heads are just to big to pass naturally:(

Hi I show and breed Bull Terriers

They arent the easiest dogs to breed. All mine have had to have c-sections and my mothers sleep separately to their pups. They arent aggressive to the pups just clumsy. Most of the time they need sections because the pup in in an awkward postion or because of uterine inertia, I have never had to have a section because the puppies head was too big. At birth the size of the head isnt large compared to the body.

I do know of people who have natural births and the mother rears the litter fine.

Most experienced breeders will explain how to rear a litter of puppies. Personally I am glad they arent the easiest dogs to breed/rear............keeps the puppy farmers away!

Hi , everyone thanks for your advice still feel alittle bit nervousefor my girl but have spoken to the stud breeders who are great people and they are always willing to help.
i think that i will have another chat to our vet on monday and see what they think any way i shall have them on standby if needed hopefully all goes well for my molly any way i will let you all know.

sarah xx

Mollymoles

I've made a huge mistake. Dragged the book out for a browse last night and the breed she mentions is the bulldog, not the bull terrier. Sorry for any misinformation I've given you, and I hope I have not given you any undue concern. I would still suggest you do some breed specific research to see if there are any known problems with whelping your breed.
Sorry once again

Caroline

Hi, caroline
Dont worry about it i think what ever breed of dog i had i would be worried .
any way i have been out today and picked up another couple of books to keep me buisy.
any way i am having a chat with our vet tomorrow so may be that will put my mind at rest a little .
i dont think that i will settle till she has had them and then i will have her and the puppies to worry about .
any way thanks .

sarah & molly