Canine Reproduction: The Breeder's Guide (Hardcover)

by Phyllis A. Holst (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"Anyone interested in breeding dogs will simply have to have a copy" -- (Kathryn Braund, The Poodle Review)

"Breeders of purebred dogs will want this book in their personal libraries…this book is invaluable" -- (Barbara Branstad, Colorado Libraries)

"If there is a "Bible" to be published on canine reproduction this book aptly fits." -- (Sanford Roberts, The Dachshund Review)

"The accuracy and usefulness of this book are beyond reproach…I find myself referring to it constantly." -- (Bobbie Christensen, Hunter’s Whistle/AKC)

Product Description
This is the definitive guide to breeding, whelping and raising puppies, now completely updated. Expert topics include: canine reproductive anatomy, understanding hormones, breeding behavior and management, caring for the pregnant bitch, whelping, pediatric care of newborns, resolving reproductive problems

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 228 pages
• Publisher: Alpine Publications; 2nd edition (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577790286
• ISBN-13: 978-1577790280
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 6.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #192,655 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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63 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book!, April 2, 2000

By A Customer

If you've EVER thought of breeding, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU! Explains EVERYTING, including problems you may encounter, things you never expected, BUT SURPRISE! and THIS BOOK COVERS THEM! I use it as my bible, and wouldn't have a litter without it by my side. I have the others, and they sit in my library. This book is an absolute MUST. It is a Wonderful, easy to understand, most complete guide to breeding.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to understand, complete, scientifically correct., April 26, 2005

By	horsecrazy (Colorado) - See all my reviews

I like this book because I know the author, the veterinary professor under which she researched, and the scientific studies that support her work. Many of the books on breeding are written by people with far less experience and understanding of the reproductive system and the estrous cycle in bitches, and simply propitiate old, outdated information. This book is not only thorough, written so a complete novice can understand, and covers everything from making the choice to breed to placing the puppies, but it is also dependably ACCURATE. It's the only book I trust from cover to cover. Should be required reading for every dog breeder!

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensable!, February 16, 2005

By	Becky in Boerne (Texas) - See all my reviews

I always reread Phyllis Holst's wonderful book every time I breed a litter and have it at my side during whelping. Its pages are thick with 'postit' bookmarks. The advice is concise, but still detailed -- the perfect book for the first-time breeder.