Cross Breeds

Would a swimming pool make a good whelping box for boxer puppies?

Its seems that it would be convenient to put the puppies in a box and then go outside and rinse the pool with a hose and then put the puppies back in the pool. Has anyone else tried this? Any other suggestions.

Public Comments

1. Sure is! Plastic kiddie pools make wonderful whelping boxes!
2. no u need an enclosed area big enough so the dog can stretch out. they ususally want o be in a dark far away place in ur house so that nobody can bother it. A man-made wooden enclosure is the best with comfy blankets or quilts for the dog.
3. I wouldn't suggest it because what if it rains? The dogs will either drown or could become seriously sick from hypothermia. I would suggest an empty shed but make sure there aren't any nails or other small things to hurt them. Even an empty door way or closet for them. Good luck!!
4. The thing that would concern me in using a pool rather than a whelping box, is that you can't put up the rails that prevent the mom from accidentally squashing a puppy behind her and killing it. I think that rail has saved many a tiny life and I wouldn't be without it when I was breeding.
5. our friends dog had boxer puppies and put them in the pool the mom really liked that system and it was enough room for the puppies to play!