As revolting as this seems to some, there may be some cultures where this happens.
If the some of the puppies are stillborn, the mother may eat any them. If there are no stillborns, nothing will eat the puppies. ~
No, He does not eat puppies, just the souls and minds of children.
No it is not normal for chihuahua to eat its puppies at birth
A dog should usaully not eat it's newborns. If it eats one, make sure he/she is kept away from the puppies. If it's a she, find another female to nurse them.
sad question, but no. Thankfuly, they dont eat their puppies. :)
Just like humans, they are carrying life with them. Dogs that are pregnant usually carry a litter of four or more. They are going to eat more to support their puppies.
because they were hungry?
It is a myth that a mother dog will reject or harm her puppies if they are touched by humans. In reality, most mother dogs will not harm their puppies if they have human scent on them. It is important to properly introduce human touch to newborn puppies to help them become accustomed to handling and socialization.
when they care and nurture for them.
no
Nope
Puppies usually aren't equipped to hunt and kill on their own, so no, they wouldn't tend to eat other animals including other puppies. They eat milk from their mothers and the partially digested food provided for them by members of their pack. Or in the case of puppies raised in a home, they eat the easily digested puppy food provided by the human owner.