The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog (Howell Dog Book of Distinction)

Back by popular demand the only breeding book endorsed by top breeders "There are many books on breeding dogs, but Ann's book is so on-target and comprehensive that it has become a bible among successful breeders. The news that Howell is making this modern classic available again is to the benefit of both new and future generations of aspiring breeders." — From the new Foreword by Wendell J. Sammet, The American Kennel Club's first Breeder of the Year (2002) The bible of quality dog breeding, The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog is a must-have for novice and veteran breeders alike, covering everything from developing a viable breeding program to genetics to whelping, raising, and socializing puppies. Written in easy-to-understand language by renowned dog breeder Ann Seranne, this classic takes you step by step through the entire process of breeding a successful litter, from the moment of conception to a dog's first show. You'll see how to select a method of breeding, evaluate your own breeding stock and the potential of a litter, avoid the pitfalls of whelping, and properly care for the litter until the puppies are ready to go to their new homes. Ann Seranne's deep love of dogs, her vast knowledge, and her expertise make this the only guide you will ever need to become a successful breeder. Breeding find dogs is a complex effort and combines science, art, hard work and a generous dash of luck. THE JOY OF BREEDING YOUR OWN SHOW DOG......Page 5 Contents......Page 8 Foreword to the Revised Edition......Page 11 Foreword to the Original Edition......Page 13 Preface......Page 15 Acknowledgments......Page 17 1 Before You Breed......Page 19 What You Should Know Before Breeding Dogs......Page 20 What You Should Have Before Breeding Dogs......Page 23 A Monk Counts His Peas......Page 29 Chromosomes and Genes......Page 34 Applying Mendel’s Laws to the Breeding of Dogs......Page 38 What Pedigrees Tell the Breeder......Page 49 A Genetic Card Game......Page 51 Conclusion......Page 64 Which Breeding System Is Best?......Page 67 Interpreting Pedigrees......Page 69 Ch. Cede Higgens......Page 75 Ch. Blairsville Royal Seal......Page 78 Ch. Mayfair Barban Verikoko......Page 79 Redway Silky Terriers......Page 82 Alekai Standard Poodles......Page 86 Salilyn English Springer Spaniels......Page 88 Potala Lhasa Apsos......Page 91 Hetherbull Bulldogs......Page 93 St. Aubrey-Elsdon Pekingese......Page 95 Vin-Melca Norwegian Elkhounds......Page 101 Evaluating a Brood Bitch......Page 107 Getting a Foot in the Door......Page 108 Organs of Reproduction......Page 110 The Bitch......Page 112 The Stud Dog......Page 121 The Actual Mating......Page 127 Infertility......Page 133 Signs of Pregnancy......Page 137 Nutritional Requirements and Exercise for the In-Whelp Bitch......Page 139 Normal Whelpings......Page 140 Various Ways Puppies Can Be Born......Page 158 Care of the Dam After Whelping......Page 166 Post-Parturition Complications......Page 167 The Neonatal Period......Page 173 How Much Formula to Feed......Page 185 Neonatal Mortality......Page 189 Parasitical Neonatal Deaths......Page 191 Viral and Bacterial Neonatal Deaths......Page 192 Weaning the Puppies......Page 195 Congenital Abnormalities......Page 204 Socialization......Page 209 To Sell or to Keep?......Page 219 Kennel Blindness......Page 220 The Importance of Keeping Records......Page 221 A Breeder’s Responsibilities......Page 228 Your First Show Puppy......Page 231 Bibliography......Page 239 Index......Page 241 About the Author......Page 257 Delightfully written in easy-to-understand language by renowned dog breeder Ann Seranne, The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog has long been the reference of choice for top dog breeders. Now, whether you're looking to breed your first litter or you already have breeding experience, you can benefit from Seranne's many years of intense study and scientific research in this new release of her classic guide.Breeding quality dogs is a privilege that requires hard work, commitment, talent, and passion, as well as professional-level knowledge of such topics as genetics, blood-lines, anatomy and locomotion, and whelping. You'll discover what you should know before breeding dogs and how to determine whether you're ready-physically, mentally, and emotionally-to take on the responsibility. Seranne then takes you through the mechanics of heredity, revealing in layman's terms how to spot the good and bad qualities in your own breeding stock and use pedigrees to develop and continue a viable breeding program.After you've chosen the ideal bitch and stud for mating, Seranne provides clear, step-by-step instructions that explain how to: Produce dogs of good health and temperament, Whelp, raise, socialize, and condition puppies, Spot the warning signs of an ailing pup and take immediate action Identify the dogs best suited for showing and breeding, Keep accurate, detailed records of each litter.Complete with easy-to-follow graphics, pictures, and advice on showing your first dog, The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog is the only book you will ever need to breed quality purebred dogs that will meet their breed standard. Takes you through the entire process of breeding a successful litter, from the moment of conception to a dog's first show. This book shows how to select a method of breeding, evaluate your own breeding stock and the potential of a litter, avoid the pitfalls of whelping, and care for the litter until the puppies are ready to go to their new homes. Now back in print by popular demandthe only breeding book endorsed by top breeders The bible of quality dog breeding, this guide is a must-have for novice and veteran breeders alike, covering everything from developing a viable breeding program based on pedigrees and genetics to whelping, raising, and socializing puppies BREEDING DOGS is a serious business and should not be undertaken without a great deal of thought and purpose in mind.