The best whelping box for your pregnant pup

Designed for single use, this disposable whelping box is made with a water-resistant cardboard liner and screwable puppy rails. It's simple but effective and can be recycled afterwards. Please note that Petnap whelping boxes have a puppy rail running on three sides but not on the front side with the opening.

Review: "Such a brilliant product that arrived before the expected delivery date! My little french bulldog has been able to be comfortable in her whelping box with her NINE beautiful babies! Box cleans well and has no smell. Will definitely be buying again."

Perhaps a more viable option if you are looking to breed more than once, this plastic whelping box has puppy rails fitted and rounded corners for easy cleaning. Even if you only use this whelping box once, it could come in handy as a storage container for the hundreds of dog toys you'll inevitably buy.

Review: "My Border Terrier had five pups and found it plenty large enough. She had room to lie down to nurse the pups and the puppy rails were easy to fit. We drilled a hole so the cable for the heat pad could be fed through, but that is the only adaptation needed. Probably a bit pricey but it was fit for purpose and comfy. Swapped for a cardboard box as the front too high for pups to get out of after a couple of weeks or so, larger breeds would not have a problem."

This whelping box is customisable to suit your needs.

Although a little expensive at first glance, the amount of use you will get out of this whelping box is well worth it. While most whelping boxes are used only for the first few weeks, this whelping box also functions as a playpen for the puppies to use for the year ahead. The customising options are brilliant for those who want control over tailoring the birthing experience.

Review: "Absolutely in love with the whelping box!! So professional, products and people!"

If you've got a larger breed of dog, it's important to provide lots of space for the family to grow. The Flexipanel whelping box can fit even Mastiffs, so there's plenty of room for all. It can also be used as a playpen later down the line and comes with a strong PVC base. It has a modular design, so can be added to with extra parts if you need compartments.

Review: "Absolutely brilliant whelping box. I originally bought a cardboard one but didn’t rate it at all due to it being hard to keep clean, so invested in this box. It has been great: it’s the perfect size for my golden doodle large bitch, and 13 of her pups. It also came with a waterproof bottom mat which has been a godsend in keeping my floor clean. The wire wall is a safe size for pups not to get stuck, the whelping rail side has also helped save a lot of the pups from being squished. The door that opens and allows mum out but not pups has been fantastic to give her freedom as they get older. I’m so impressed, I’m actually looking to get another one so that when the pups get bigger, I can connect them to make separate eating, sleeping and toilet areas. Also, quick delivery when I explained I needed it urgently. Fab!"

Ignoring this company's rather interesting name, the Doggy Style whelping box also doubles as a crate, which is useful in keeping animals safe and secure at night. Even better, this whelping box/crate can be folded flat for easy storage and a removable plastic coated floor for cleaning. We recommend lining the bottom of the walls with a cardboard strip for extra safety for the first few weeks.

Review: "We breed terriers and labs and use these as whelping/puppy pens. They are great and do the job, I recommend using cable ties all around to secure panels firmly. The box it comes in is ideal to cut up and also fix with cable ties around the bottom, inside to prevent the heads of very young pups from going through. For all those moaning and whinging you get what you pay for, the prices of these are very low, they are functional and do the job, and the small niggles can be sorted easily."

If you want to treat your fluffy companion to a one-in-a-million unique item, this personalised whelping box from Etsy is a treat. While supporting a small business, you can have this gorgeous whelping box in your home, which can display your dog's name proudly (with pet-safe paint of course!) It's fully collapsable, includes removable pig rails, and you can choose from a solid, mesh or perspex door.

With this Warwick Deluxe Puppy Whelping Kit, you'll have everything you need for the birthing process in one place, meaning a safe and easy delivery. This kit also comes with several guides on how to use the various pieces of equipment, as well as an overall guide to whelping.

Includes:
1 pair gloves, 5 pack of disposable whelping towels, 1 pack of whelping box pads, Paper ID bands, 250g Lactol Milk (NEW formula), Feeding Bottle teats and brush set by Trixie or Beaphar, Hand cleaner, Disposable Towels, Whelping, Liners Disposable, Apron Pack & Gloves, Sterile scissors, 2ml syringe 1 x 5ml syringe, Sterile forceps, Cord Clamps, Mucus extractor device, Sterile lubricant, Fast aid wipes and Antibacterial wipes.

Review: "The best thing about having purchased this item, was the peace of mind that it gave me in helping to ensure that I felt fully prepared! The identity collars were worth every penny, given that the pups were all the same colour. It made them easier to distinguish from one another when it came to jockeying for position for feeding! The feeding bottle and lactol were useful for providing a top-up. I would highly recommend this product."