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> I've never had experience with stillborns prior to this.  When a pup is
> stillborn, do you generally find it (whole) or just remains?

I think this depends on how soon after the birth you find the pup. The
longer after birth, the more likely that she will consume the pup in order
to keep the nest clean.

  Is this
> more likely to be a case of cleaning up a stillborn or cannibalism?

The pup was probably a stillborn or an unhealthy pup that she felt wasn't
strong enough to live.
I don't believe they would just resort to cannabalism.

  I
> would be very, very interesting to hear what breeder have to say about
> this.  Thanks!
>
> Donna

Ann-Marie

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