The Dog Breeder's Guide to Successful Breeding and Health Management (Paperback)

by Margaret V. Root Kustritz DVM PhD DACT (Author)

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Book Description
An essential guide for successful canine breeding

Product Description
This unique resource offers a general overview of canine body systems and how each system affects the breeding process. Key topics include nutrition, pharmacology, microbiology, parasitology, vaccinations, genetics, and endocrinology, as well as normal anatomy and disorders of the male and female reproductive systems. **Full-color illustrations make important information more readily available and provide more accurate representations of actual clinical appearance. **Each chapter begins with frequently asked questions and answers, offering quick and easy access to key information. **Each chapter ends with a Test Your Understanding section that encourages readers to review what they have just read and apply it to real-life situations. **A first aid appendix offers quick access to information related to various emergencies, including what could have caused it, and how to handle the situation. **An appendix covering common problems seen in dogs lists symptoms associated with each problem, the possible causes, and how frequently the problem occurs.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: Saunders; 1 edition (December 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1416031391
• ISBN-13: 978-1416031390
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #339,251 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive book for Dog Breeders, February 23, 2006

By	Belle Darris (Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews

I have many books on dog breeding on my shelves. This one is different in several ways. It is written in textbook fashion with a FAQ section at the front of and a "Test your understanding" quiz at the end of each chapter. It uses color photographs to show you what the author is talking about when describing specific conditions or situations. It is written in laymans language making it easy to understand and yet it is comprehensive enough for the long time breeder to learn something new.

The author has the educational and practical credentials required to write this type of book and uses a style of writing that's easy to read without being condescending.

In my opinion this book is a must have for any dog breeder and I strongly recommend it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money and your time!, July 14, 2006

By	S. Melson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a good book that covers a wide range of subjects in aclear & concise manner. The beginner will learn a lot and the more advanced reader will still benefit from reading this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the answers for breeders, February 15, 2007

By	C. Crosby "Cate" (Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

in a well cross referenced format. It is easy to find what you need in a hurry. It is very detailed with just enough physiology and anatomy for the details to make sense. I used it during my last whelping and found it very useful. It was also useful for breeding timing and care of newborn pups.