Breeding and Whelping

See also:

• Recreation: Pets: Dogs: Genetics  (248)

Before You Breed Your Dog - - Lists of considerations when planning a litter, including choice of the parents, costs and time involved and difficulty finding homes for the pups.

Being a Responsible Dog Breeder - - Includes information and sample codes of ethics.

Breeders Only Mailing List - - For discussion about breeding purebred dogs. Submissions invited about health, care of stud dog or bitches and whelping tips.

Breeding, Whelping, and Rearing Puppies - - Examines each stage in the form of FAQs. Topics include paperwork, preparing a whelping kit, finding and dealing with puppy buyers, and financial considerations.

Breeding Your Dog - - Considers three common reasons for having a litter.

Costs of Breeding - - A breeder presents a detailed account of the expenses involved in breeding a pedigree litter. Includes photographs and explanations of some tests.

Determining Breeding Potential - - Discusses the points to consider in choosing a sire and dam. Written about mastiffs but applies to all breeds.

Heat, Pregnancy and Whelping Guide - - Description and photographs of the whole process, including common problems.

Highlights of Whelping - - Discusses preparation, supplies needed, possible problems and solutions as well as an account of the process.

Hybrid Vigor - - Examines the belief that mixed breeds are healthier than purebreds.

Learn to Breed - - Provides articles, explanations, FAQs, mailing lists and book suggestions for anyone planning a litter. Includes a checklist, a cost analysis and discussion about sterilisation.

So You Want to Be a Breeder ? - - Examines the chances of a problem-free experience.

So You Want To Breed Dogs ? - - Detailed accounts of whelping experiences, written by breeders.

Whelping Information - - Provides articles and downloadable forms to assist in planning and record-keeping.