by Talina Norris

Created on: August 12, 2008

The word whelp is defined as "a young offspring of a mammal, such as a dog or wolf". A whelping box is simply a specialized box designed for optimal birthing and raising of small mammals, specifically puppies.

You are probably thinking "well my grandma put our pregnant dog in a cardboard box or laundry basket with some towels when she was giving birth, isn't that the same thing?". I assure you it is not. Many people even view this simplistic, old-fashioned idea as neglectful these days.

Discussions about how pups can become injured during birth flood the internet. Pups an become tangled and injured when born in a laundry basket and without proper supervision a birthing mother can even unknowingly crush or squish her pups in a cardboard box during the birthing process.

Whelping boxes are mainly a safety precaution for birthing mothers and their offspring and they are most commonly used by breeders. They are designed for easy clean up, optimum safety for the pups and they are reusable. which is a great benefit for multiple litter breeders. When you are breeding for money the care and survival of your pups is your livelihood.

Ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the pups in addition to finding convenience and efficiency in the breeding process is how whelping boxes became prevalent in the breeding world.

Whelping boxes are also now considered a necessity for many owners who find their pet has become pregnant. This is because whelping boxes are known to ensure the safety of the pups without extra supervision needed. They have specially placed rails within the box that'll keep mama from accidentally squishing a pup between herself and and the box wall during the birthing and afterward.

A whelping box keeps young pups confined while allowing the mother to easily enter and exit at her will and a whelping box keeps the mess of birthing puppies off your floor. Additionally whelping boxes are made to keep pups shielded from drafts which can make them sick and weak after birth.

Whelping boxes are often reusable and specially made for disassembly and ease in cleaning which is why they are preferred by by many. Whelping boxes can be purchased or built from scratch depending on what you prefer and they make breeding much safer and cleaner for all.

If your pet is expecting or if you are considering becoming a breeder a whelping box is something you will want to research and invest in!

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