The Book of the Bitch: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Caring for Bitches [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by J. M. Evans (Author), Kay White (Author)
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Product Description
This serious book with the funny name is a no-nonsense guide to breeding dogs, caring for breeding stock and raising puppies properly. Complete and concise, it should become an indispensable part of every breeders reference library. It should be the one book that becomes handy when birth is imminent. Book of the Bitch features 12 chapters divided into four sections. It delivers an abundance of detailed, expert advice on every stage of the breeding experience, including first aid, emergencies and much more. There are numerous, excellent illustrations to enhance the text and ease the way for even the first-time breeder.J.M. Evans is a world-renowned veterinarian who has helped develop many important pet care pharmaceuticals. Kay White is a prolific journalist specializing in veterinary and general animal subjects. Both authors live in England.

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Howell Books; illustrated edition edition (May 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0876056036
• ISBN-13: 978-0876056035
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #966,214 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A nice handbook for first time breeders., October 5, 1998

By A Customer

With very little experience with litters, we wanted a good handbook to guide us through this very stressful period. This book is an outstanding, concise description of all aspects of breeding and care for the bitch without the long cumbersome discussions found in other books. If you want MORE on genetics or breeding philosophy get other guides, but for the average breeder - here it is in a small easy to follow handbook with simple and helpful chapters following through from Pre-Breeding to Puppies.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know about your female canine, November 27, 1998

By A Customer

Excellent read! This book is not only for those interested in breeding. It is a book that covers every aspect of the antomy and phisiology of a female canine. Great book to use for a reference and it will be referred to again and again!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book for the first time breeder or female dog owner, July 31, 2000

By	Angela Poelstra (Australia) - See all my reviews

Last year I bred my bitch for the first time. She is a very successful and valuable show bitch as well as a much loved family pet and I wanted to do EVERYTHING right for her sake.

I looked for information wherever I could find it and sought to buy a good book on whelping etc for the big event. I bought this book at a dog show and never looked back. It covers everything from buying a bitch puppy to her maturity, breeding and any associated health problems she may experience during her lifetime.

This book was my bible during this time and is now a little worse for wear after the experience. : ) It's been highlighted, flicked through - you name it. A friend of mine recently borrowed it for her litter - not her first... and she got as much out of it as I did as a first time breeder.

I'll be keeping this book for as long as I'm in dogs.... and if I sell any bitch puppies, I will give them a copy of this book as well. Every bitch owner should have a copy in my opinion. It's easy to read, goes through all you need to know without an overload of unecessary information. I'd heartily recommend it.