Breeding a Litter: The Complete Book of Prenatal and Postnatal Care

Howell reference books

by Beth J. Finder Harris

Breeding a Litter: The Complete Book of Prenatal and Postnatal Care is the most up-to-date and inclusive guide to breeding, whelping and placing puppies. There is a focus on making the most of the ""breeding experience"" in order to produce puppies who are physically and emotionally sound and go on to enjoy life and enrich the lives of the humans around them. This book contains the all-important basic knowledge necessary to serve as a foundation for the reality of firsthand experience. A clear and commonsense format shows everyone who is thinking about breeding a litter how to create the best possible environment for dogs, puppies and owners alike.

Beyond the basics, author Beth J. Finder Harris gives detailed information on selecting breeding stock, neonatal care, puppy development, social conditioning, and also fully addresses the aspects of breeders' responsibilities, contracts and puppy care instructions.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

Genres: Dogs

272 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1993

Reviews

[Jessica Dudenhofer Beery]

Full of helpful advice for first time breeders...kept it handy! Thankful for the good pictures/step-by-step instructions for each step of whelping. The rest of the book explained medical issues/show breeding advice that didn’t quite pertain to us, so I skimmed through that. But the actual chapters on caring for your dam, whelping and care of young pups was great.

[Hannah Crews]

Very good intro to breeding book, and great refresher even for breeders who have been doing this awhile. Coming back to your "why" for your kennel, along with practical info.