Author: | Sy Guth | ISBN: | 9781466994904 |
Publisher: | Trafford Publishing | Publication: | September 4, 2008 |
Imprint: | Trafford Publishing | Language: | English |
Author: | Sy Guth |
ISBN: | 9781466994904 |
Publisher: | Trafford Publishing |
Publication: | September 4, 2008 |
Imprint: | Trafford Publishing |
Language: | English |
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 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.