Do pregnant female sheepdogs die?

United States
February 28, 2008 11:41pm CST
Someone told me that female sheepdogs die giving birth for the first time? I have a 2-year old female, and I would like her to have pups once, but my son worries she may die giving birth. Is there a problem?
1 response
• United States
29 Feb 08
Well, obviously, they can't all die the first time they have pups, or the breed would die out. That being said, they may need specific care or something, so I would definitely check with a knowledgeable vet before breeding your pup.