Breeding a Litter: The Complete Book of Prenatal and Postnatal Care
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Book Overview
Breeding a Litter: The Complete Book of Prenatal and Postnatal Care is the most up-to-date and inclusive guide to breeding, whelping and placing puppies. There is a focus on making the most of the "breeding experience" in order to produce puppies who are physically and emotionally sound and go on to enjoy life and enrich the lives of the humans around them. This book contains the all-important basic knowledge necessary to serve as a foundation for the reality of firsthand experience. A clear and commonsense format shows everyone who is thinking about breeding a litter how to create the best possible environment for dogs, puppies and owners alike. Beyond the basics, author Beth J. Finder Harris gives detailed information on selecting breeding stock, neonatal care, puppy development, social conditioning, and also fully addresses the aspects of breeders' responsibilities, contracts and puppy care instructions.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0876054149
ISBN13:9780876054147
Release Date:March 1993
Publisher:Howell Books
Length:272 Pages
Weight:1.35 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.4" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
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If your dog gets Pregnant, read this book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Breeding A Litter If you ever plan on breeding a litter or even if you have one by mistake, this book has some valuable information. I breed toy poodles and have found this book very useful. Along with advice from a good veterinarian, some background information on genetics, and a solid understanding of the AKC breed standards and you should be ready to go. It's not easy and it may take a lot of work, and there is definitely no money in it, but if you're truly trying to Improve the breed it can be a lot of fun. Highly recommended for anyone who breeds a litter. Gunner November, 2007
Love It
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I love this book. Great information wether you have a litter on the ground or are just thinking about it. I always reference this book. It's great to have around for everyday dog life as well. There's a lot of detail and I've had 2 litters and this book and The Joy of Breeding your Own Show dog were my staples! I couldn't have been more prepared without them!
Breeding a Litter
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I have been trying desperately to find a book that would give me complete and detailed information as far as breeding a litter. This was not easy to do, but Breeding a Litter is a wonderful answer all book. For the person just starting out in Dog Breeding this is a wonderful source. If you have a question this book definitly has the answer. Great Book!
Breeding A Litter by Beth Harris
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Beth's book is comprehensive yet basic. It will take the novice through the fundamentals step by step, including everything from: choosing sires/dams, how to assist with mating, building a whelping box, diseases, genetics, and more. Legal contract examples are provided as well. As a breeder of Brittanys, we have found this book to simply outstanding.
A most impressive work for complete support of dam & litter.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
This amazing book dedicated for the first-time potential breeder, fascinates and informs as well, active fanciers with years of experience in the field. This serious work is very well illustrated with appropriate photographs and is interjected with a marvelous sense of humor through numerous illustrations. The book includes not just the ideal experiences, but also the "what if ..." occurrences. The chapters proceed in a logical progression. Included is an extensive glossary of terminology. The indexing by individual subject or problem is a complete referral. This piece of artistry painted with words has saved the lives of innumerable dams and offspring. Even the most experienced breeders are now whelping their litters "by The Book"! This rarity in the realm of dogs and breeding is destined to become a classic in its own time and beyond.
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