Breeding Your Dog

Table of Contents

• Should I Breed My Dog?
  • I want to make some money!
  • My kids should see the wonders of birth and life!
  • I want another dog just like mine!
  • Every bitch should have a litter!
  • But my dog is registered!
  • So I should breed when...?
• Potential Hereditary Problems
  • Eyes
  • Hip and joints
  • Other things to check for
• Medical Checks before Breeding
• Temperament
• Pedigree Research
• Frequency of Breeding
• Care of the Pregnant or Nursing Bitch
• Caring for the Puppies
  • Prewhelping preparations
  • Postwhelping
  • Placing the puppies
• Considerations for Stud Dogs
• Genetics
• References