For many breeding is considered to be a hobby. It is typically something they do because they love a particular breed and want to produce top quality puppies that are fine examples of the breed. Other breeders may breed just because they love having puppies around once or twice a year and enjoy placing them [...]
The gestation period for dogs is much shorter than the gestation for human beings. While the development of a human being is approximately nine months long puppies develop in the womb much more quickly. The typical gestation period for dogs is approximately nine weeks or between 58 and 65 days. New breeders may be curious [...]
Choosing a stud dog is an important part of the breeding process. Most potential breeders will spend a great deal of time preparing their bitch for breeding. Whether they purchase the bitch as a puppy or an adult dog they will carefully evaluate the dog physically, socially and according to temperament to ensure the bitch [...]
There are many reasons to decide to start breeding puppies. Some dog owners are truly committed to a particular breed and want to do everything they can to ensure the breed maintains a high standard. These breeders are very discriminating about the types of dogs and bitches they will breed so the lines are of [...]
In most cases the breeding of a dog and a bitch will be a very simple and natural process. However, there will be some cases in which the intervention of a veterinarian may be necessary. The veterinary intervention may be necessary for the health and well being of the bitch or the puppies or to [...]
This is the day you have been waiting for; your bitch is finally ready to deliver her puppies. Most breeders who are expecting a natural birth of the puppies will allow the bitch to deliver the puppies at home in a comfortable place that is easy to clean. In most cases instinct will take over [...]
New breeders may not be able to wait for their litters to arrive. However, at the same time they may also be very nervous about what to expect while raising their litters. This is perfectly understandable especially if the breeders have never had a single puppy let alone an entire litter of puppies. The needs [...]
As a breeder you likely spent the last nine weeks preparing in anticipation for the arrival of your litter of puppies. You may already know how many puppies to expect and the sex of each of these puppies or you may be awaiting the surprise of finding out how big your litter is and how [...]
Ah, the joy of puppies! There is absolutely no mistaking the fact that puppies are just plain fun. They are tiny, adorable, live life with no fear and do the cutest things. The fun part of raising puppies can make anyone smile and that is why many breeders get into the world of breeding. They [...]
It can be a great deal of fun to breed your bitch and raise a litter of puppies. Helping your bitch through the pregnancy process as well as assisting in the labor and delivery of the puppies are all very rewarding. Once the litter is finally born the breeder has the opportunity to watch the [...]