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This section of the Canada's Guide to Dogs website includes information and articles both for professional dog breeders as well as for those considering becoming a dog breeder.
For the potential dog breeder, this section includes a collection of informative articles that are must reads. The breeding of dogs is something that must be very seriously considered beforehand and if, after reading through this information, breeding is still something you are considering, then the articles provided for the professional dog breeder would also be of interest to you.
Also included in this section is a selection of Reference Books and Videos specific to the subject of breeding dogs.
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Must Read Information for the Potential Dog Breeder
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Informative Articles and Guidelines for the Professional Dog Breeder
- Code of Practice for CKC Members
— Link to the Canadian Kennel Club Code of Practice document, and applies to all breeders who are members of the CKC. Its purpose is to provide breeders with a set of mandatory standards and requirements relating to the proper maintenance, breeding, selling and overall protection of their chosen breed(s).
- Responsible Breeding Steps
— From the American Kennel Club
- Planning for Healthy Puppies
- Developing a Healthy Breeding Program by Jerold S. Bell, DVM, Tufts University
- Whelping Management by Cathy Ochs-Cline
- Whelping List also by Cathy Ochs-Cline
- Breeding, Whelping, and Rearing Puppies
by Liza Lee Miller
— This very informative article includes information on preparing the bitch, choosing the stud dog, pregnancy and puppy timelines, financial considerations, finding and choosing puppy buyers, and much more. (Note: This article has been placed under the section for the potential dog breeder as well.)
- Stud Dog Management
- Interpreting Your DNA Test Results for
Autosomal Recessive Diseases...
— From VetGen — There are three possible test results: Clear, Carrier, and Affected. This link will provide you with a description of what each result means to you as a breeder.
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You Are The Greatest Teacher
— By Ron Hevener, Author of The Blue Ribbon and Fate of the Stallion.
From the Author: "This is one of several lectures I use at my book signings. The important thing is to get the words out there, in as many ways as possible, and I hope your readers understand that this essay is meant for them."
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Miracle Worker
— "Come on, little man," I pleaded, tears of exhaustion and frustration rolling down my cheeks. "Hold on! You have to live!" For what seemed like the hundredth time that night, I opened the mouth of the tiniest little morsel of a collie puppy I'd ever seen, and placed a drop of milk-replacer formula on his tongue...Read More
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Another Yellow Brick Road
— The continuation to Raff's story — Miracle Worker, by Meredith Moore.
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What is a Breeder?
— The breeder is the mainspring of the dog world. Without the breeder, there would be no dogs. Without the dogs, there would be no kennel clubs, no dog shows, no judges, no handlers, no trainers, no dog food companies, no dog publications...Read More — Reprinted with permission from Trojan Reg'd Rottweilers.
- Seven Foundations of a Successful Dog Breeder
— by Jonathan Jeffrey Kimes
- A Breeder's Formula
- Super Dogs Are Made Not Born (PDF Format)
— Just what are the critical periods in the life of a dog? What must a Breeder do and not do in order to help a pup develop his aptitudes to the highest possible potential? What can a Breeder do to assure a sound out-going temperament, while helping the pup develop confidence without being aggressively dominant? Where does the responsibility of the Breeder begin and end? It isn't enough to select a stud and bitch for their sound genetic qualities and temperament. Super dogs are not bred. They are carefully molded each step of the way through the established critical periods. This article provides some of the answers for the Breeder. Each of the critical periods is explained in everyday language. What must be done and what must not be done is spelled out in detail, along with the reasons why.
- The Canine Diversity Project
— The Canine Diversity Project is an attempt to acquaint breeders of domesticated Canidae (dogs) with the dangers of inbreeding and the overuse of popular sires.
- Purebred Dog Breeds into the Twenty-First Century:
Achieving Genetic Health for Our Dogs
— by Jeffrey Bragg
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Breeding Reference Books, Videos, and More
Books are listed in alphabetical order by the author's name. If we have not listed a particular title that you are looking for, convenient Search Boxes are available at the end of the listing.
Please Note: Prices indicated for Amazon.ca are in Canadian Funds while those for Dogwise.com are in U.S. Funds.
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Born to Win: Breed to Succeed
by Patricia Craige
Philosophy, practical ideas, and experiences of one dedicated breeder-exhibitor, based on a lifetime in dogs! Planning a breeding program, making the plan work, becoming a winner!
— Available from Dogwise.com and from Amazon.ca. |
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The Standard Book of Dog Breeding: A New Look
by Dr. Grossman
— Available from Amazon.ca. |
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Another Piece of the Puzzle: Puppy Development
by Pat Hastings & Erin Ann Rouse, Editors
From Pat Hastings and other experts, learn about the impact of puppy-rearing practices and socialization on a puppy's ability to develop happily and confidently. A must for breeders and those interested in early puppy development.
— Available from Dogwise.com. |
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Genetics: An Introduction for Dog Breeders
by Jackie Isabell
A comprehensive yet easy to understand guide to the nature of heredity, the application of genetics to specific breeds, how to control genetic disorders, and the art of breed selection. A must-have for the breeder's library!
— Available from Amazon.ca and Dogwise.com. |
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Dog Breeding: The Theory & Practice
by Frank Jackson
Practical, comprehensive guide for anyone with an interest in breeding good dogs. Up-to-date information on the principles of genetics, selection and breeding systems, practical aspects of mating, whelping, postnatal care and management.
— Available from Amazon.ca and Dogwise.com |
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The Whelping and Rearing Puppies: A Complete and Practical Guide
by Muriel P. Lee
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The Dog And Its Genome
by Elaine Ostrander, Urs Giger & Kerstin Lindblad-Toh, Editors
The book that serious breeders and students of canine genetics have been waiting for! Twenty-six chapters written by experts in the field include various aspects of morphological and behavioral variation in dogs, their origins and domestication, and their unique value as a model system for many common but complex human diseases.
— Available from Dogwise.com. |
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The Complete Book of Dog Breeding
by Dan Rice
Sound guidance for serious breeders with details on the seasonality of heats, choosing and conditioning breeding stock, recognizing potential breeding problems, and more.
— Available from Dogwise.com and from Amazon.ca. |
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The Genetics of the Dog
by A. Ruvinksy
— Available from Amazon.ca. |
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PUPPY INTENSIVE CARE: A BREEDER'S GUIDE TO CARE OF NEWBORN PUPPIES
by Myra Savant-Harris, Published by Dogwise Publishing, 2006 Paperback Edition
If puppies are on the way, you want those newborns to have the best possible chance of survival and good health. Learn how to administer simple but effective measures to help puppies in distress if you cannot call upon the services of a vet in a timely manner. What you need to know when you most need to know it delivered in friendly, non-technical terms from a long-time breeder. Comes with a 32 minute DVD to better illustrate the techniques recommended.
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REPRODUCTION AND WHELPING IN DOGS
by Myra Savant-Harris, Published by Dogwise Publishing, 2005 Spiral Edition
The essential breeder's guide to canine reproduction problems, artificial insemination, diet, progesterone levels, C-sections, whelping help, removal of dew claws and much, much more.
— Available from Dogwise.com. |
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The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog
by Ann Seranne
— Available from Amazon.ca. |
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Successful Dog Breeding: The Complete Handbook of Canine Midwifery, 2nd Edition
by Chris Walkowicz, Bonnie Wilcox
Handbook of canine midwifery. Leads you through the process of selecting a mate, orchestrating a match, caring for the pregnant bitch, and weaning puppies.
— Available from Amazon.ca and Dogwise.com. |
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Reaching for the Stars: Advanced Dog Breeding Concepts
by Mary Williams
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Breeding — Reference Books and More
— Select this link to view additional books, videos, guides and more, available directly from Dogwise.com.
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