Product Description

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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #114168 in Books
• Published on: 1993-03-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 272 pages

From the Back Cover
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

About the Author
Beth J. Finder Harris has been an active breeder, exhibitor, Obedience trainer and author whose dogs have earned over 175 titles in various fields of endeavor.

Customer Reviews

A most impressive work for complete support of dam & litter.
This amazing book dedicated for the first-time potential breeder, fascinates and informs as well, active fanciers with years of experience in the field. This serious work is very well illustrated with appropriate photographs and is interjected with a marvelous sense of humor through numerous illustrations. The book includes not just the ideal experiences, but also the "what if ..." occurrences. The chapters proceed in a logical progression. Included is an extensive glossary of terminology. The indexing by individual subject or problem is a complete referral. This piece of artistry painted with words has saved the lives of innumerable dams and offspring. Even the most experienced breeders are now whelping their litters "by The Book"! This rarity in the realm of dogs and breeding is destined to become a classic in its own time and beyond.