Airedale Terrier birthing Archives

January 31, 2019

Airedale Terrier puppy birthing

Annie, our 4 1/2 year old AKC registered Airedale Terrier had her first litter of puppies in January. This video shows Annie letting her first three puppies nurse on the day of birth.

Actually, the entire Airedale birthing process took approximately eight hours. Except for two puppies that were enclosed in the same sack and burst at the same time, each puppy was born individually. So this video shows Annie letting her first three puppies nurse before the fourth puppy arrives. Continue reading “Airedale Terrier puppy birthing”

January 12, 2019

Airedale Terrier Moment of Birth

Last pup at 11:50pm. Annie, the San Diego Airedale Terrier is proud Mom of nine!

Airedale Terrier puppies are born with their eyes shut, I understand that they open them in about two weeks after birth. Also, when they are born they cannot hear, their hearing develops in about two weeks. Continue reading “Airedale Terrier Moment of Birth”

January 12, 2019

Airedale Terrier Puppy Birth

Annie just before 1st. pup & 1st. just out & Mom cleaning it up. 3 pups so far . . . . It’s really something to see Airedales born!!!

This was the first time that my wife and I were at or participated in puppy birthing. Prior to this, Oakley our 99 pound Mountain Airedale was the sire to two litters here in San Diego. Naturally, all that consisted of was having a female Airedale come over for a couple days. Continue reading “Airedale Terrier Puppy Birth”