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    The Layman’s Guide to Whelping Puppies - From Conception to New Home
    The Layman’s Guide to Whelping Puppies - From Conception to New Home
    The Layman’s Guide to Whelping Puppies - From Conception to New Home
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    The Layman’s Guide to Whelping Puppies - From Conception to New Home

    By Karen Connell

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    This book aims to guide the first time dog breeder through the whole breeding process. Explained in easy to understand terms, the book begins with stud dog selection and includes sections on the pregnancy and birth with step by step instructions. There is helpful information to help find the puppies the best homes possible and the book includes a section on tips for helping to train a new puppy.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKaren Connell
    Release dateJan 6, 2019
    ISBN9781386975946
    The Layman’s Guide to Whelping Puppies - From Conception to New Home

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      The Layman’s Guide to Whelping Puppies - From Conception to New Home - Karen Connell

      The Layman’s Guide to Whelping Puppies 

      From Conception to New Home

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      Breeding a litter of puppies can be a very rewarding and enjoyable experience but it can also be traumatic if things don’t go according to plan.

      This book is intended to guide the novice breeder step-by-step through the whole process with a few tips included to help your new puppy owners through the puppy training phase.

      There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face...

      ~ Ben Williams

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      Introduction

      This book is intended to guide you through your first experience of Dog Breeding. It is NOT intended as a substitute for Veterinary Care.

      If you have any concerns AT ALL please always contact your Veterinary Practice.

      I have whelped down a considerable number of bitches for other people and have seen most things that can happen during the process so this book is the result of my own observations.

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      Note: Before you even consider breeding a litter of puppies, you should make sure that the dog and bitch that you intend to breed from are excellent examples of their breed.

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      Think carefully about the implications of caring for the puppies properly before finding top class homes for every one.

      There are enough unwanted dogs in the world and you do not want to add to that number.

      Breed selectively and carefully to make sure that none of your puppies end up in the Dog Shelter with no-one to love him!

      IMPORTANT

      This Book is a General Guide and is Not Breed Specific. You Should Do Some Careful Research to Determine any Common Whelping Problems That May be Associated with Your Breed.

      Anybody who doesn't know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog...

      ~Franklin P. Jones

      Why do you want to Breed a Litter of Puppies?

      You may have a bitch that has been very successful in her field, whether it is showing, agility, field trials, racing etc. and want to carry on the bloodlines and breed a litter for the future.

      That is great and, in my opinion the only reason to have a litter of puppies.

      You will still need to give the idea a lot of thought before you make a final decision and the questions on the next page are intended to help you with that decision.

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      Consider this...

      ›  Have you got a list of people waiting for a puppy out of your bitch?

      ›  Will you have good homes for all the puppies - there may be 10 in a litter? If no-one wants your breeding, why would you want a litter?

      ›  Could you keep the puppies if some remain unsold?

      ›  Are you prepared to give up three months of your life to care for your pregnant bitch and her puppies?

      ›  Have you got an appropriate place that can be set aside for the bitch and her puppies for at least ten weeks?

      ›  Will you have the time to care for the bitch and her puppies properly? It is a huge commitment and takes time and dedication to do the job properly.

      ›  Could you cope in an emergency situation?

      ›  Could you cope with the trauma if your bitch had a malformed or stillborn puppy?

      ›  Do you have enough money to be able to pay for an unexpected Veterinary bill in the event of complications? A caesarean section is not cheap!

      ›  Do you have enough money available for the stud fee, puppy registration fees, wormers, parasite treatments and Veterinary visits pre and post natal?

      ›  Do you have enough money to provide the very best of everything for the bitch and her puppies?

      If you cannot answer ‘Yes’ to every one of the above questions then you should not even consider breeding a litter of puppies.

      If you are still determined to breed from your fantastic bitch then read on...

      The Bitch

      One of the most important factors in successfully breeding a great litter of puppies is the health and suitability of both the sire and the bitch.

      ›  Is your bitch an exceptional example of the breed?  Has she excelled in her field of expertise? The fact that she is a great pet is not a good enough reason to breed from her.

      ›  Does she have a great temperament? No-one wants to breed (or sell) puppies with uncertain or nervous temperaments.

      ›  Is she in great health? Pregnancy and birth will take a lot out of your bitch and she needs to be in great shape to start off with.

      Once you have determined that your bitch has everything that you would want to pass on to her puppies, you need to look carefully at choosing the right sire to father the new babies.

      Choosing a Sire

      This decision should be made well in advance of your girl coming into season.

      When selecting a sire to father your new puppies, it is important to take note of certain traits that appear in his progeny. Ask if you can meet the prospective sire and some of his puppies.

      A reputable stud dog owner will be delighted to show off his stud dog and tell you about the successes of his stud dog’s progeny.

      Some sires have a tendency to consistently produce puppies with excellent conformation, soundness and genuine, honest temperaments.

      Obviously, such traits are highly desirable in any puppy.

      Similarly, some sires have a tendency to produce the opposite and it is crucial that the potential breeder pay attention to these factors.

      Given the expense of breeding a litter and

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