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by Dan Rice D.V.M. (Author) "The goal of this book is to provide practical, usable information..." (more)
Key Phrases: orphan puppies, bulbus glandis, intact bitches, Pregnancy Nutrition, Solid Food Introduction, National Research Council (more...)
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A veterinarian with many years of canine practice experience offers guidance to novice and professional dog breeders, emphasizing the responsibilities of reputable breeders to their dogs and to the buyers of the puppies they produce. Topics covered include: the choosing, health, quality, and conditioning of brood stock; practical DNA use, and Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) surveys and data storage to scientifically improve the selection of healthy brood stock and puppies; potential breeding problems; artificial insemination; pregnancy and its duration; embryonic and fetal activity; pregnancy nutrition; physical changes during pregnancy; stages of labor; normal and Cesarean-section births, and how to assist in both; nutrition of dams and puppies and how to recognize and prevent potential problems in both; neonatal puppy care; lactation and weaning the puppies; socializing the puppies; pedigrees, registration, and titles; and much more. Filled with color photos and line art.

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A veterinarian with many years of canine practice experience offers guidance to novice and professional dog breeders, emphasizing their responsibilities to their dogs and to the buyers of the puppies they produce. Topics covered include:

  • Choosing brood stock based on health, quality, and conditioning
  • Practical DNA use, and Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) surveys and data storage to improve the selection of healthy brood stock and puppies
  • Potential breeding problems
  • Artificial insemination
  • Pregnancy and its duration
  • Stages of labor
  • Normal and Cesarean-section births, and how to assist in both
  • Nutrition of dams and puppies
  • Neonatal puppy care . . . and much more

    Filled with color photos and line art

  • Product Details

    • Paperback: 192 pages
    • Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; 2 edition (November 1, 2008)
    • Language: English
    • ISBN-10: 0764138871
    • ISBN-13: 978-0764138874
    • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 6.4 x 0.4 inches
    • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
    • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
    • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #77,171 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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    129 of 130 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent handbook for the prospective or veteran breeder, September 12, 1996
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    Dan Rice, DVM has produced an excellent handbook to guide you through the dangerous shoals of breeding your dog. Careful and up to date information on every aspect of breeding makes this book a worthy addition to the breeder's bookshelf, and is equally valuable to the novice and veteran. Especially reassuring is Rice's detailed examination of when to and when not to call the vet. Essential reading, and sure to comfort on that long and lonely night when your girl is whelping. Highly recommended.
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    37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars informative, but easy and fun to read, June 12, 2001
    By Victoria Fisher (Norman, Oklahoma United States) - See all my reviews
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    This is a great book. I ordered several at once, thinking that I would thus overlap any weaknesses. But this is the only one I've used. It has lots of great pictures and illustrations. It is written in a column-format with separate headings and a great index in the back. It also is not derogatory toward the inexperienced breeder. It is what the title says: the COMPLETE book of dog breeding.
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    29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Only dog breeding book you need!, October 7, 2003
    By Jandy R Miller (Rock Hill, SC United States) - See all my reviews
    Our dog was a few weeks pregnant and I've never owned a dog that had puppies before, so I bought this book to learn a little beforehand. I learned everything I needed to know from her pregnancy straight to weaning the puppies! I didn't buy another book and didn't need to! This is an excellent book (especially for new breeders) which I highly recommend.
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    I bought this book after I found out my Siberian husky was pregnant. It helped me understand my dog's actions and how to assist her before, during, and after birth. Read more
    Published 1 month ago by Stephanie D. Whitley

    4.0 out of 5 stars The complete book of dog breeding
    Very detailed book but easy for the beginning breeder to understand. Information is clear and was written with fore thought in mind. Like the Boy Scout motto "Be prepared". Read more
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for the Home Breeder
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