Your pregnant girl will need a whelping box in which to have the pups. A large whelping box can also serve as the puppies' playpen and home until they are old enough to go to their new homes. If you choose to go this way, make sure it is of a material sturdy enough to handle the wear and tear for at least 12 weeks after the pups are born. Also make sure that it is big enough to accommodate the largest imaginable litter at the age of 12 weeks. I have found a box about 4' x 5' to be a very handy size for Manchester puppies. Obviously, when the pups are nursing they won't need all that space, but when they get up on their feet, weaned and running around, you will be amazed at how small that box looks! Be sure the sides of the box are high enough (about 2-1/2') to contain the pups when they're