Breeding Better Dogs
The text focuses on the fundamental aspects of producing better dogs. It was written for those interested in upgrading their stock and producing quality animals. The author anticipates the type of information that most breeders need and presents it in a clear and easy-to-understand style. Some of the unique methods which have proven to be of great value are the color charts and stick dog figures that are designed to help breeders plan their future breeding on paper to see what they are likely to produce. The pedigree charts and stick dog illustrations provide an easy method for interpreting the pedigrees of potential dams and sires, and for predicting the qualities in their expected litters.
Related Products
Puppy Intensive Care: A Breeder's Guide to Care of Newborn Puppies
If puppies are on the way, you want those newborns to have the best possible chance of survival and good health by being prepared. You can’t count on a vet being available, so breeders need to learn these skills. Learn how to administer simple but effective measures to help puppies in distress. Described in friendly, non-technical terms from a long-time breeder.
The Dog Breeder's Guide to Successful Breeding and Health Management, 1e
This unique resource offers a general overview of canine body systems and how each system affects the breeding process. Key topics include nutrition, pharmacology, microbiology, parasitology, vaccinations, genetics, and endocrinology, as well as normal anatomy and disorders of the male and female reproductive systems.Full-color illustrations make important information more readily available and provide more accurate representations of actual clinical appearance.Each chapter begins with frequently asked questions and answers, offering quick and easy access to key information.Each chapter ends with a Test Your Understanding section that encourages readers to review what they have just read and apply it to real-life situations.A first aid appendix offers quick access to information related to various emergencies, including what could have caused it, and how to handle the situation.An appendix covering common problems seen in dogs lists symptoms associated with each problem, the possible causes, and how frequently the problem occurs.
Breeding Dogs For Dummies
So what’s the big deal about breeding purebreds? You put two compatible dogs alone together in a room, lower the lights, put a Barry White CD on the stereo and voila, two months later you’ve got yourself a litter of purebreds—and the rest is gravy, right? Not quite. Simply breeding dogs takes considerable space, time, and capital. Consistently breeding mentally and physically sound purebreds, on the other hand, is a labor of love that involves all of the above and a whole lot more. If you really love dogs then you need to consult with an expert on the many responsibilities, rules, and regulations dog breeding entails before you take the leap. And that’s where Breeding Dogs For Dummies comes in.Written by Rick Beauchamp, professional breeder, exhibitor, and author of numerous books on the care and feeding of purebred dogs, Breeding Dogs For Dummies fills you in on every facet of the business. Packed with priceless insider tips and expert advice and guidance, it tells you what you need to know to:Decide whether dog breeding is really for youChoose the right breed for youCreate the best possible breeding environment for your dogsEstablish a breeding programFind the right breeding stockComply with all government and AKC regulationsCare for and socialize your pupsFind the right owners for your dogsExplore what it takes to start a breeding program that will ensure your dogs’ health and enhance their lineage for fun and profit. Topics covered in detail include:Selecting breeding stock and keeping track of breed typesUnderstanding purebred genetics and genotype characteristicsFinding and selecting the right stud dog and brood bitchPrenatal care, whelping, and raising puppiesRunning a successful dog breeding business—including tips on budgeting, taxes, registration, charting, planning litters, transactions, sales contracts, and moreBreeding puppies involves many responsibilities, but it can also be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences of your life. Make sure that it is—order a copy of Breeding Dogs For Dummies today.
Subscribe to your favorite Dog Lover Breed and get the latest products selected for your breed sent to your inbox each week.