The Complete Book of Dog Breeding, 2E

The Complete Book of Dog Breeding, 2E

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Offers guidance to novice and professional dog breeders, emphasising the responsibilities of reputable breeders to their dogs and to the buyers of the puppies they produce. This book contains topics including: the choosing, health, quality, and conditioning of brood stock; and practical DNA use, and Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) surveys.

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The Complete Book of Dog Breeding, 2E by Dan Rice Dvm

A veterinarian with many years of canine practice experience offers guidance to novice and professional dog breeders, emphasizing the responsibilities of reputable breeders to their dogs and to the buyers of the puppies they produce. Topics covered include: the choosing, health, quality, and conditioning of brood stock; practical DNA use, and Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) surveys and data storage to scientifically improve the selection of healthy brood stock and puppies; potential breeding problems; artificial insemination; pregnancy and its duration; embryonic and fetal activity; pregnancy nutrition; physical changes during pregnancy; stages of labor; normal and Cesarean-section births, and how to assist in both; nutrition of dams and puppies and how to recognize and prevent potential problems in both; neonatal puppy care; lactation and weaning the puppies; socializing the puppies; pedigrees, registration, and titles; and much more. Filled with color photos and line art.
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ISBN 13 9780764138874
ISBN 10 0764138871
Title The Complete Book of Dog Breeding, 2E
Author Dan Rice Dvm
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc
Year published 2008-12-18
Number of pages 192
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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