Dog breeding is a joy, but also a huge responsibility. Getting it right means careful planning and preparation. Getting it wrong can be a heartache as well as costly, if pups have health problems or are returned to you by disappointed buyers. 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!
Here, at last, is a revised and expanded edition of this award-winning breeders' reference. Successful Dog Breeding is a book for the first-time breeder and longtime fancier alike, no matter what the breed. Down-to-earth practical information is given to cover virtually every contingency associated with breeding and whelping. Presented in a humorous format, even the most serious information is made easier to understand. Chris Walkowicz and Bonnie Wilcox, D.V.M., are both veteran dog fanciers who bring a wealth of personal and professional experience to every chapter. Covering topics from planning the breeding (should I or shouldn't I?) to problems encountered in breeding, delivery and neonatal care, the authors offer viable solutions to innumerable problems, whether old or new. Two highly extensive appendices on breed idiosyncrasies, compiled from correspondence with longtime fanciers as well as from research from veterinary journals, complete the abundance of information offered here. All of this is complemented by original drawings by the well-known canine artist Mary Jung. A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Picture for a moment what it would be like if you have your own profitable dog breeding business. Imagine how you'd feel if location and other factors aren't a barrier to your successful dog breeding business.The good news is that dreaming about a successful dog breeding business isn't just a fantasy - it can happen. And all you have to do to read this book and act on the information shared in it.
Dog breeding is a wonderful and fulfilling activity. The aim of this book is to aid the novice dog breeder in establishing a methodology based on best practices and common sense to ensure the delivery and rearing of healthy puppies. The book covers the basic aspects of dog breeding from designing a kennel to a detailed description on whelping puppies to preparing weaning formulas to choosing a puppy to breed on from; vetting puppy buyers; and case lessons based on the author's own experiences. The book also presents the basics of coefficient of inbreeding; reproduction cycle and mating; record keeping; and equipment helpful in breeding dogs. The book is well illustrated to enable an easy understanding of the concepts. The reader will find this book a caring approach to breeding dogs.
Dog breeding is a joy, but also a huge responsibility. Getting it right means careful planning and preparation. Getting it wrong can be a heartache as well as costly, if pups have health problems or are returned to you by disappointed buyers. 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!
Dog breeding is a joy, but also a huge responsibility. Many soon-to-be dog breeders who want to start breeding dogs but do not necessarily know what are the focus points. The good news is that if you are looking at how to breed dogs, you want to do it well and not just breed dogs for profit. Mаnу оwnеrѕ fіnd the friendship оf thеіr dоg so rеwаrdіng thаt they feel thеу wоuld lіkе to brееd their dоg, tо соntіnuе the bloodline аnd/оr to kеер a рuрру. Others, еѕресіаllу fіrѕt tіmе dоg proprietors, will асԛuіrе a female dоg wіth thе іntеnt to brееd hеr when she is оld enough. Whаtеvеr the rеаѕоn, thеrе аrе certain іmроrtаnt contemplations уоu ѕhоuld consider before еmbаrkіng uроn аnу rearing project. In thіѕ book, аnd a few other instructive hаndоutѕ соnсеrnіng dоg brееdіng, wе wіll diagram ѕоmе оf these соnѕіdеrаtіоnѕ
An idiot proof, yet in-depth insight of how to breed and produce great Working Patterdale Terriers. Curtis Hagen is the founder of Roughneck Kennels which is based in Oklahoma, USA. He's been breeding and working with dogs his whole adult life. He has produced some of the best examples of the breed there have been, and is well respected by other Patterdale Terrier enthusiasts all over the world. Tom Angus, JMA Matthew's Working Patterdale Terriers.
"Puppy Love 101: A Beginner's Guide to Dog Breeding" is a heartwarming and comprehensive manual that takes you on a delightful journey into the world of dog breeding. This enchanting guide equips novice breeders with the knowledge and tools they need to responsibly breed and care for dogs, fostering a deep bond and creating a positive impact on the lives of these beloved companions.
A compassionate, modern, science-based approach to help you (and your dog!) with common training problems “Zak George takes his dedication to humane and effective dog training from the screen to the written page.”—Dr. John Ciribassi, DVM, DACVB, coeditor of Decoding Your Dog Celebrity dog trainer and YouTube star Zak George creates the most watched dog training content in the world and has helped millions of people with their dogs. In this problem-based guide, he makes it easy to look up and solve the exact behavioral issue that you're struggling with—whether you’re dealing with a new puppy, an adult dog you’ve had for years, or a recently adopted rescue. He also helps you prevent many of these problems from becoming established in the first place. Packed with case studies and examples from Zak’s videos so you can see his dog and puppy training tactics in action, this book contains step-by-step instructions for dealing with: • Chewing • Jumping up • Barking • Play biting • Begging • Not listening • Thunderstorm phobia • Separation anxiety • Aggression • And much more! Delving deeply into why dogs do what they do and how to work through any problems that might arise, Zak proves that it's never too late to correct behavioral issues.
