Im exspecting a litter of pug puppies in a few days and have heard you need to cut the cord of the puppies. I would be grateful if anyone could give me some information on whelping pug pups.

The bitch will probably do that herself, but you may need to do a lot more than cut the cords.

Do you have an experienced friend who could help you?

Failing that, and at this stage your best move would be to order the 'Book of the Bitch' right now and read it before the pups arrive. It is available for immediate delivery at http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1860540236/qid=1132081457/sr=8-2/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i2_xgl/203-4870581-2210312

I beleive that with many of the short nosed breeds cutting the cords may be needed as the alignment of the teeth makes this difficult for the bitch. 

I also have been told that Pugs do not make particularly natural mothers and often most of the mothering duties need to be taken on by the breeder, including stimulating them to pass urine and faesces and cleaning them.

I don't mean to be rude but you seem from your post to be very ill prepared for breeding a litter.  For the sake of your bitch and her pups and their future welfare and for the ongoing responsibilities to their new owners throughout the pups lives you need to get some serious research done.  The book of the bitch is only a start.

Do you belong to the breed clubs, if not please join as you will then have access to more specialised knowledge that you will need.

Hi, just to reiterate what you have been told already, please join so we can help you more as and when it is needed.  From my own experience, more Pug Mum's are anti motherhood than are good mothers.  I have not delivered a single pug litter in which the Mum has taken any interest.  It is essential you are on hand to not only cut the cords but also to take the pups out of the bags, get them breathing, dry them etc. etc, in fact, you have to do everything the Mum should do.  On the positive side, I have only had 1 pug whelping where Mum actively tried to harm the pup, but most are disinterested, or vaguely pleased but clueless!  I always put aside at least 2 weeks 24/7 when expecting a litter, and then a further 6 weeks with me or someone else on hand for the most part of the time.  With pugs you have to change this to being on hand 24/7 for at least 4 weeks.  You also have to be aware that quite a percentage of Pugs don't deliver naturally, but need C sections, so you have to know what to look for.  IF you are a complete novice to whelping, Pugs are not a very good starting point.  IS the owner of the stud dog experienced?  Could they give you on the spot help and advice?  IF not, what about the breeder of your bitch?

bye
Gwen