Books on dog breeding and canine genetics
Canine Reproduction: The Breeder's Guide
by Phyllis A. Holst
Hardcover: 228 pages
Publisher: Alpine Pubns; 2nd edition (January 2000)
A fairly scientific treatment of breeding, designed for the serious breeder. This book dispels some of the common myths about the proper time to breed, mixed litters, potency, and hormone use, as well as offers detailed information about the canine reproductive system, the complexities of the estrous cycle, the development of the pup from conception to weaning, and tips about when to call in a vet, nutrition in pregnancy, and whether or not to try artificial insemination.
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Successful Dog Breeding :
The Complete Handbook of Canine Midwifery
by Chris Walkowicz (Author), Bonnie Wilcox (Author)
Hardcover: 240 pages; Publisher: Howell Book House; 2nd edition (January 2, 1994)
The authors, a successful breeder and a veterinarian, offer viable solutions to problems associated with breeding, delivery and neonatal care. They realistically point out and emphasize that the breeder's responsibility does not end when the pups are sold. Written in a light conversational style with just enough personal anecdotes to make them fun to read. Two highly extensive appendices on breed idiosyncrasies, compiled from correspondence with longtime fanciers as well as from research from veterinary journals, complete the book.
The Complete Book of Dog Breeding
by Dan Rice
Paperback: 178 pages
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series; (September 1996)
Covers all the basics of pregnancy, gestation, whelping and potential problems. Contains an area of sire and dam selection (9 pages), recommendations on nutrition, a puppy development section from birth to 8 weeks (12 pages). General, basic information with lots of color pictures and a few illustrations of dog anatomy. Several stories of dog patients Dr. Rice used for examples. Easy writing style and very well indexed.
The Whelping and Rearing of Puppies: A Complete and Practical Guide
by Muriel P. Lee
Spiral-bound: 128 pages
Publisher: TFH Publications; Spiral edition (December 1997)
One of the few books that address issues such as when to let a puppy die, a difficult, often ignored subject. The author gives practical, realistic information, necessary when the unthinkable happens and decisions must be made.
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Breeding Dogs for Dummies
by Richard G. Beauchamp (Author)
336 pages
Publisher: For Dummies; (May 6, 2002)
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