THIS is the “magical” moment a puppy was born still completely encased in the amniotic sac.
Little Dachshund pup Cosmo’s tiny paws were captured pressed against the intact sac, that failed to bust when he entered the world.
His owner, Karis Small, was able to take a few quick snaps before breaking open the sac herself so he could breathe.
It revealed what puppies look like in the womb, as they grow in a sac filled with fluid that helps them develop safely.
When there are multiple pups in the womb, each puppy has their own amniotic sac, which all contain their own placenta.
The 29-year-old was supervising her miniature Dachshund Maggie through her labour on February 8 when little Cosmo was born slightly unexpectedly.
Karis said it could have been risky for little Cosmo had she not been on hand to help out.
The mum-of-one, from Newton Abbot, Devon, 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.
“Usually when a puppy is passing through the birth canal, the amniotic sac will break but this time it was perfectly intact. 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.
“This time I had to break the sac myself. 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.”
Karis added Cosmo, his two siblings and their mum Maggie are all doing well.
