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Nov 1, 2008 · Written by a veterinarian with years of experience, this dog book offers guidance on a variety of useful topics, including: Canine Health Information (CHC) surveys and data. Helpful color photos and line art. How and when to breed dogs. Pregnancy duration, nutrition, and stages of labor.
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- Advice from the Breeder: Considerations Before Breeding
- 2 - Breed to Improve
- 3 - Understand the Commitment
- 4 - Choose A Suitable Mate
- 5 - Know Your Genetics
- A Guide To Breeding Your Dog 6 - Finalize Stud Contract
- 7 - Perform Pre-Breeding Health Checks
- 8 - Mating
- Accustom your Bitch to the Whelping Box
- 4 Keys to Good Litter Hygiene
- Caring for your bitch after whelping
- Care for Orphaned Puppies
- 13 - Register Your Litter Soon after Whelping
- 14 - Wean Puppies from Their Mother
- 15 - Sending Your Pups to Their New Homes
- Commit Yourself to the Puppies for Life
- 16 - Encourage New Owners to Register Their Puppy with the AKC
- AKC Veterinary Network Certificate Program Helps Start Puppies on Lifelong Healthcare Plan
By Mary M. Rodgers Looking for a Book on Breeding? The AKC Library can help you find it. By Theresa Shea, editor
The motto of the responsible breeder of purebred dogs is "Breed to Improve." Every dog is the best dog in the world to its owner. Responsible breeders, however, know to avoid "kennel blindness" -- in other words, they take a step back and honestly evaluate the good and bad points of their dogs before making the decision to breed. The goal of bree...
Raising puppies is a full-time job. During the first couple of weeks the dam normally takes care of the puppies' needs, but complications, such as a dam with no milk or an orphaned litter, may arise. It is the breeder's responsibility to provide a safe, warm, dry place for the puppies and proper food and water for the bitch. Puppies are even more...
The first thing to consider when choosing a mating pair is to ensure that both the sire (dog) and dam (bitch) are AKC registered. If both dam and sire are AKC registered, then the litter can be registered with the AKC. When selecting a breeding partner (most likely a sire for your dam), there is a simple principle to bear in mind: mate animals th...
To be an effective breeder, you should have a basic understanding of the science of genetics. Everything about your prospective puppies’ health, soundness, looks, and temperament will be determined by the genes passed on by their parents, and by their parents before them. Therefore, the selection of a mating pair should not be made solely on the ba...
You have performed all necessary health checks, genetic screenings, and selected the perfect mate for your bitch. Now it's time to work out the details of the mating. It is an excellent idea to work out a contract with the owner of the stud dog before breeding takes place. The agreement concerning stud fees should be in writing and clearly state ...
Good puppies start long before breeding ever takes place. Both parents need long-term care - what dog people call conditioning - to produce the best offspring. This means regular veterinary care, screening for genetic problems, pre-breeding tests, and regular exercise and good nutrition. Bitches should not be overweight and should have good muscle ...
Natural Breeding. Responsible breeders generally do not breed a bitch at the first heat to avoid imposing the stress of pregnancy and lactation on a young, growing animal. It is also customary to avoid breeding a bitch on consecutive heats to allow sufficient time for recuperation between pregnancies. Most dogs are first bred between the 10th and...
It is a good idea to build a whelping box well in advance so the bitch has time to become accustomed to it. Unless you have already accustomed her to a whelping box, she may choose your closet or another inappropriate place for a delivery room. An ideal whelping environment is warm, dry, quiet, draft-free, and away from all other dogs when possib...
By Loretta Marchese 10 - Puppies are Born! Most bitches give birth easily without the need of human help. Each puppy emerges in its own placental membrane, or sac, which must be removed before the puppy can breathe. The mother usually takes care of this by tearing off (and sometimes eating) the membrane and then severs the umbilical cord. After d...
Some bitches eat very little for the first day or two after whelping. Then their appetite and need for all nutrients rises sharply and peaks in about three weeks. During this entire period, adequate calcium, phosphorous, and vitamin D must be fed to avoid the onset of eclampsia. Optimal amounts of these nutrients are already present in a high-quali...
Newborn puppies must be hand fed if their mother is either unable or unwilling to nurse them. Cow's milk is a poor substitute for bitch's milk, which is more concentrated and has twice the level of protein, almost double the calories, and more than twice the calcium and phosphorous content. For feeding puppies, a commercial puppy formula is recomme...
One of your most important tasks as a breeder is to ensure that your litter is registered with the AKC. Registering the puppies creates a record of their place in the history of your breeding program and in the development of the breed. It also opens the doors for the puppies' new owners to the wide array of services, information, and events provid...
There are many rules of thought about weaning your puppies. Experienced breeders tend to use methods that work best for them and their respective breed. It is recommended that you contact your veterinarian to discuss a feeding regimen for your litter. Most puppies begin the weaning process at about two to four weeks of age. Some breeders recomme...
By this time you have learned everything you can about your breed, and you know all the pros and cons of ownership. It's important to share this information - including the negative aspects - with prospective puppy owners. You should be ready to explain why a dog requiring a lot of coat care or training may not be the best match for a workaholic, o...
For breeders, responsibility doesn't end when their puppies leave with new owners. Responsible breeders make sure their puppies' new families know they can turn to them with any questions or problems that arise throughout the puppies' lives. As a breeder, you will be gratified by phone calls and letters describing your puppies' first teeth, birth...
Getting All Your Puppies Registered! Before you send your puppies to their new homes, be sure to inform new owners of their best source (besides yourself!) for information on sharing a long, fulfilling, active life with their new pet - the American Kennel Club. The AKC is dedicated to providing service and support to the owners of purebred dogs...
By Penny Leigh, AKC Internal Consultant and breeder of Flat-Coated Retrievers and Bearded Collies
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Join thousands of dog breeders and read over 200 pages to learn the most updated dog breeding knowledge: canine genetics, breeding techniques, care to a pregnant bitch, rearing newborn puppies, marketing your kennel name, etc.
Dec 22, 2005 · The Dog Breeder's Guide to Successful Breeding and Health Management 1st Edition. by Margaret V. Root Kustritz DVM PhD DACT (Author) 4.5 52 ratings. See all formats and editions. This unique resource offers a general overview of canine body systems and how each system affects the breeding process.
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- 2005
- Margaret V. Root Kustritz
- Margaret V. Root Kustritz DVM PhD DACT
- Gather Your Good Intentions (But Prepare for the Bad, Too) Dog breeding isn’t for everyone – nor should it be. Business aspects aside, you’re dealing with living, breathing beings here, and you must approach breeding responsibly to ensure the dogs in your care all enjoy great lives.
- Decide Which Breed You Want to Work With. Your first major step in becoming a good, reputable dog breeder is selecting which breed you’d like to work with.
- Get Your Paperwork in Order (aka the Boring, Business Stuff) Dog breeding isn’t all canine cuddles and puppy profit, as it has its share of paperwork.
- Set Up Your Physical Kennel. Breeders utilize a variety of different setups, but you need to think about how you intend to house your hounds and what kind of arrangement will work best for your business plan.
Attendees can speak one-on-one with experienced dog breeders and trainers, as well as veterinarians and technicians, to learn what’s best for them and their dog.
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Oct 24, 2019 · In this book you can expect to learn about: •Choosing the right dog breed •Doing everything according to standards •Birthing puppies when that time inevitably comes •And much more! You will be able to notice favorable results fairly quickly as long as you have the right knowledge going in.
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