Customer Reviews

The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog

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Whether you are just about to acquire your first show dog, or awaiting the birth of your first litter, this book is a MUST HAVE for your bookshelf. Full of sound advice and helpful suggestions, this book takes the reader from buying their first show prospect, to grading your first litter of puppies. The author is quick to point out that breeding dogs is not for the person looking to make a quick buck, but for the serious lover of their chosen breed. She feels (as I do) dogs that can't make the grade in the show/performance ring should not be bred. The chapters on genetics is easily understood and simply written. I would not think of breeding another litter without this book at my side! S. Finn Destiny Scotties

Whether you are a long time breeder or a novice, this book is a must. I have been breeding Yorkies since the late seventies and Maltese since the early ninties and I still refer to this book during each litter. This book provides easy to understand instructions along with pictures and graphics for breeding, the whelping process, and care of the pups afterwards including tube feeding if necessary. It details the warning signs of a failing pup so that you can take proactive action. Don't let the title scare you into thinking that this book is not for you. If you are currently breeding or if you are planning on breeding in the future, this is the only book on the subject that you will ever need. Amen.

This is one of the best books out there for anyone considering breeding show dogs. Great details on how to study pedigrees and how to best develop your own line. Has become hard to find, but is well worth the money if you can locate a copy.

UPDATE: Book has been re-released by Howell Books. Good thing. It was going for $80 +++ on eBay!

The absolute best information for breeders on breeding and caring for pups and mom. Written by a legend in dogs and her knowledge is extensive. I would not be without this book ~ I credit it with my being able to save many a pup & avoid many problems.

This is by far the best book I've read on breeding. A very easy read and a plethora of information for breeders. Well worth the money.

I keep this book on hand before an actual breeding and all the way until my pups go to their forever homes. I find that I'm always referencing it wether I've got a litter on the way or not. It's an excellent book.

This is an excellent book for basic canine genetics and picking a breeding partner as well as other aspects of Breeding for quality show puppies.

This book is put in simpler terms than a text book & makes it easier to understand for the novice. Very informative.

Excellent book a must have if you plan on breeding.Covers everything you need to know on breeding. I will always keep this book around.

This book is a reference book that should be in your library, it is not a one time read. It goes into Mendels laws of inheritance which, although simplified genetics, is about the best a lay person can use. Gives an honest look at inbreeding/linebreeding/outbreeding. I first borrowed it from the library, and then had to buy it.

The reason I only gave it three stars is because it is mainly for toy dog breeders. The author seems to consider anything over 20 pounds as a "large breed". Also the author considers cropping ears as barbaric, yet thinks you should put a miss-marked puppy down at birth. Considering the amount I've seen markings change from birth to adulthood I think only a pup with a congenital defect should be put down at birth. Anyway, a mis-marked puppy makes as good a pet dog as one with excellent markings.