Whelping Collars
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Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public, support dog breeders, and promote canine health so we can give our dogs the world they deserve.
Good Dog is on a mission to educate the public, support dog breeders, and promote canine health so we can give our dogs the world they deserve.
Q: Can you recommend a type of whelping collar? We are using the Velcro collars but they keep getting stuck to the waterproof sheets.
A: For years I have used medium rick-rack because it was easy to use, quick to replace, and came in a multitude of colors. However, once the puppies got bigger, I would switch to quick-release cat collars, which worked for me for years. Like you, I thought the Velcro collars were good but when I tried them, I found issues with them sticking to things and being so stiff that they caused skin issues with my puppies. Other breeders use other ways of marking puppies that include using non-toxic nail polish, clipping in different places (ex. Left shoulder, right shoulder, etc) and non-toxic food dye.
I have recently settled on these handmade paracord collars, made by another breeder who understands the need for a pliable, adjustable and reusable collar.https://www.facebook.com/huckleberrycollars/ They are adjustable, soft, and can be used for more than one litter. I simply toss them into a laundry bag and disinfect before reusing. I personally order the two-size package so that I can easily transition them to the larger adjustable collar as they grow.
