Incredible picture of Dachshund puppy born still in its amniotic sac

Dachsund puppy born in amniotic sac
Dachshund puppy Cosmo was born in his amniotic sac (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)

A dog breeder has shared the ‘magical’ moment a Dachshund puppy was born with his amniotic sac still completely intact.

Karis Small, 29, had been supervising her Miniature Dachshund Maggie through her labour on Ferbruary 8, when puppy Cosmo was born en-caul.

The mum-of-one rushed to quickly take some photos before breaking the sac herself so that the dog could start breathing.

The amniotic sac is filled with fluid that cushions puppies in the womb and helps the lungs, digestive system and musculoskeletal system develop.

If there are multiple puppies in the womb, they each have their own amniotic sac, which then usually bursts as they pass through the birthing canal.

PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: DACHSHUND PUPPY COSMO WAS BORN STILL COMPLETELY ENCASED IN THE AMNIOTIC SAC) A mum has captured photos of the 'magical' moment a Dachshund puppy was born still completely encased in the amniotic sac - revealing what a dog looks like in the womb. In the striking snaps, pup Cosmo's tiny paws, tail and belly can be seen wrapped in the perfectly intact protective sac that didn't burst as usual when he was born. The amniotic sac is filled with fluid that cushions puppies in the womb and helps the lungs, digestive system and musculoskeletal system develop. DISCLAIMER: While Kennedy News and Media uses its best endeavours to establish the copyright and authenticity of all pictures supplied, it accepts no liability for any damage, loss or legal action caused by the use of images supplied and the publication of images is solely at your discretion. SEE KENNEDY NEWS COPY - 0161 697 4266
The sac usually bursts when it passes through the birthing canal (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)
PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: DACHSHUND PUPPY COSMO WAS BORN STILL COMPLETELY ENCASED IN THE AMNIOTIC SAC) A mum has captured photos of the 'magical' moment a Dachshund puppy was born still completely encased in the amniotic sac - revealing what a dog looks like in the womb. In the striking snaps, pup Cosmo's tiny paws, tail and belly can be seen wrapped in the perfectly intact protective sac that didn't burst as usual when he was born. The amniotic sac is filled with fluid that cushions puppies in the womb and helps the lungs, digestive system and musculoskeletal system develop. DISCLAIMER: While Kennedy News and Media uses its best endeavours to establish the copyright and authenticity of all pictures supplied, it accepts no liability for any damage, loss or legal action caused by the use of images supplied and the publication of images is solely at your discretion. SEE KENNEDY NEWS COPY - 0161 697 4266
Breeder Karis Small had to burst the sac herself (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)
PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: ELEVEN-DAY-OLD BLACK AND TAN DACHSHUND PUPPY COSMO AND HIS TWO SIBLINGS) A mum has captured photos of the 'magical' moment a Dachshund puppy was born still completely encased in the amniotic sac - revealing what a dog looks like in the womb. In the striking snaps, pup Cosmo's tiny paws, tail and belly can be seen wrapped in the perfectly intact protective sac that didn't burst as usual when he was born. The amniotic sac is filled with fluid that cushions puppies in the womb and helps the lungs, digestive system and musculoskeletal system develop. DISCLAIMER: While Kennedy News and Media uses its best endeavours to establish the copyright and authenticity of all pictures supplied, it accepts no liability for any damage, loss or legal action caused by the use of images supplied and the publication of images is solely at your discretion. SEE KENNEDY NEWS COPY - 0161 697 4266
The puppies are all since doing well (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)
Karis, of Newton Abbot, Devon, said the birth could have been risky for Cosmo if she had not been there to assist. She said: ‘It’s always such a magical experience watching as the puppies are born but it was extra special seeing Cosmo born still inside the sac.

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‘It was amazing. I wanted to quickly get the photos because I knew this was something most people will never get to see and I wanted to show people what actually goes on being a breeder.

‘People think dogs have their puppies and then you just leave them to it but we have to be so much more involved.’

Karis, who runs Devondax breeders, confirmed that Maggie, Cosmo and his two siblings are now all doing well.
PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: FOURTH-GENERATION DOG BREEDER KARIS SMALL, 29, WITH THE THREE PUPPIES FROM THE MOST RECENT LITTER) A mum has captured photos of the 'magical' moment a Dachshund puppy was born still completely encased in the amniotic sac - revealing what a dog looks like in the womb. In the striking snaps, pup Cosmo's tiny paws, tail and belly can be seen wrapped in the perfectly intact protective sac that didn't burst as usual when he was born. The amniotic sac is filled with fluid that cushions puppies in the womb and helps the lungs, digestive system and musculoskeletal system develop. DISCLAIMER: While Kennedy News and Media uses its best endeavours to establish the copyright and authenticity of all pictures supplied, it accepts no liability for any damage, loss or legal action caused by the use of images supplied and the publication of images is solely at your discretion. SEE KENNEDY NEWS COPY - 0161 697 4266
Karis said the birth could have been risky if she had not assisted (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)
PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: COSMO'S MUM MAGGIE IS A LONG-HAIRED MINIATURE DACHSHUND OWNED BY DOG BREEDER KARIS SMALL, 29, OF NEWTON ABBOT, DEVON) A mum has captured photos of the 'magical' moment a Dachshund puppy was born still completely encased in the amniotic sac - revealing what a dog looks like in the womb. In the striking snaps, pup Cosmo's tiny paws, tail and belly can be seen wrapped in the perfectly intact protective sac that didn't burst as usual when he was born. The amniotic sac is filled with fluid that cushions puppies in the womb and helps the lungs, digestive system and musculoskeletal system develop. DISCLAIMER: While Kennedy News and Media uses its best endeavours to establish the copyright and authenticity of all pictures supplied, it accepts no liability for any damage, loss or legal action caused by the use of images supplied and the publication of images is solely at your discretion. SEE KENNEDY NEWS COPY - 0161 697 4266
Mum Maggie is a Miniature Dachshund (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)
PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: DEVON DOG BREEDER KARIS SMALL'S SON JAYDEN SMALL, EIGHT, LOVES HELPING HIS MUM OUT WITH THE LITTERS OF PUPPIES) A mum has captured photos of the 'magical' moment a Dachshund puppy was born still completely encased in the amniotic sac - revealing what a dog looks like in the womb. In the striking snaps, pup Cosmo's tiny paws, tail and belly can be seen wrapped in the perfectly intact protective sac that didn't burst as usual when he was born. The amniotic sac is filled with fluid that cushions puppies in the womb and helps the lungs, digestive system and musculoskeletal system develop. DISCLAIMER: While Kennedy News and Media uses its best endeavours to establish the copyright and authenticity of all pictures supplied, it accepts no liability for any damage, loss or legal action caused by the use of images supplied and the publication of images is solely at your discretion. SEE KENNEDY NEWS COPY - 0161 697 4266
The puppies are now nearly two weeks old (Picture: Kennedy News and Media)

She continued: ‘It could have been risky if we hadn’t been there but all three puppies are doing amazingly and so is their mum.

‘The photos have brought up loads of emotions for people who’ve seen them.

‘Everyone has been saying how wonderful and fascinating they are. It’s nice to show people something they’ve never seen before.’