Whelping care
Weekly whelping care
$500per week
- Weekly care arrangement
- Puppy and dam monitoring during the stay
- Deworming not included
- Contact STK for scheduling and care details
Whelping & reproductive care
Steady hands for the moments that matter most.
Thoughtful, attentive support for your dam, her litter, and your breeding plan, guided by clear communication from arrival through pickup.
Explore care optionsMobile, Alabama · By reservation
Calm, capable support
Care shaped around your dam and her litter.
Every arrangement begins with a conversation. We review timing, care needs, health history, and your goals before confirming availability.
Packages provide a clear starting point. Add-ons and reproductive services let us shape the plan around the support your dogs actually need.
Whelping packages
Choose your level of care.
Transparent package pricing, with the details that matter presented before you request a date.
Most requested
Whelping care
Four-week package
$2,500per litter
- Deworming included
- Puppies introduced to mush at approximately three weeks
- Puppy and dam care during the scheduled stay
- Contact STK for complete inclusions
Whelping care
Six-week package
$3,500per litter
- Deworming included
- Extended puppy and dam support
- Puppy and dam care through the scheduled stay
- Contact STK for complete inclusions
Separate owner expenses
- Veterinary care and emergency treatment
- Food, milk supplements and vitamins
- Medications
- C-section surgical expenses (prepaid to the veterinarian before drop-off)
Additional support
Hands-on care, when it is needed.
Add focused support to a whelping package after we review your anticipated delivery and care needs.
Natural birth assistance
$250Hands-on support throughout the delivery process.
Bottle or tube feeding
$500Applies when the dam does not produce enough milk and additional feeding support is needed.
C-section travel & assistance
$100Coordinated with a licensed veterinarian. C-section expenses must be prepaid before drop-off. STK does not perform surgery.
Reproductive services
Private planning. Individual attention.
Reproductive care is quoted privately after we learn about your dog, timing, and breeding plan.
Ultrasound confirmation
Used to help confirm pregnancy or estimate puppy count at the appropriate stage.
Progesterone & reverse progesterone testing
Testing that may help identify breeding timing.
Artificial insemination
Scheduling depends on the breeding plan and condition of the dogs.
Semen analysis
Evaluation as part of responsible breeding preparation.
Whelping & payment
What to know before you reserve.
Clear answers about care arrangements, owner expenses, and payment timing.
Is the holding fee refundable?
The $250 holding fee is non-refundable, but it is applied toward your final balance.
When is the balance due?
A 50% deposit is collected at drop-off, with the $250 holding fee credited against it. The remaining balance is due the day before pickup. Puppies cannot leave until all expenses are paid in full.
What happens if I pick up late?
A $10 per puppy, per day late fee begins the day after the arranged pickup date.
Do package prices include veterinary expenses?
No. Veterinary care, food, supplements, medication and certain supplies are not included unless specifically stated.
Does STK perform C-sections?
No. Surgical procedures are performed by a licensed veterinarian. STK may provide approved transportation, coordination and support for a $100 travel and assistance fee. C-section expenses must be prepaid before drop-off.
Begin with a conversation
Tell us what care you are planning for.
Share your expected dates, your dog’s care needs, and the services you are considering. We will follow up with availability and next steps.
Request availability