SAN FRANCISCO - Seven German Shepherd puppies were brought into this ... the San Francisco Police Department's Marine Unit. The birth occurred on the boat "Kitty Kat" for the whale tour group.

The RSPCA said the breeders' actions were "completely unacceptable" Dog breeders who left a German shepherd to die after a "prolonged" birth have been banned from keeping animals for 20 years.

These puppies are part of the largest litter the charity has had in 60 years of breeding dogs A German Shepherd dog has given birth to a record-breaking litter for the Guide Dogs charity.