Can the dad meet his puppies?

Chloenew
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Hello!!! My girl has just given birth to 6 gorgeous puppies!

It was a surprise pregnancy, but we're absolutely over the moon seeing these little bundles of joy 😍

I was wondering how things work for the dad? At the moment, my dog is kept separate from the male and the other pets. She’s with her pups and has access to the house and a little private garden – she's living the life of Riley!

But the dad is really keen to come and see the puppies... could I let him have a look? How should I go about it? And if I shouldn't, why not? Will the mum let him, or is there a risk she might go for him?

Thanks 🙏 speak soon

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    I’d say you should just let the mum decide whether or not she wants the male to come and see the puppies. Just make sure you’re there to keep an eye on things at first, to ensure that if she isn't happy about it, the male doesn't push his luck.

    When my parents had a litter, the mum was set up in a playpen with her pups. At first, she didn't want the males getting anywhere near them, but she gradually started to accept them. Mind you, they didn't actually go into the pen with the puppies; they only had proper contact once the pups started coming out of the pen on their own.

    Ultimately, I think the mum is the best judge of whether contact should be allowed or not. It all depends on the dogs, their individual temperaments, their relationship, and so on...

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    You could always let him have a sniff through a barrier or a baby gate, for example; you'll soon see if the mum is comfortable or not. Right after whelping, they can have some pretty intense reactions – it could be a "no", a "yes", or a "maybe" :-)

    Every dog is different.

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    Kikaah
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    Give it a few days as the female will be aggressive at first; wait a week or so and make sure you take precautions.
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    Same here. A bit of contact can only be a good thing.
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