Dog Breeding - Whelping, The Process
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Building a whelping box helps you prepare for dog birth. At least 4′ wide by 6′ long by 1′ high, will give the dam a place to feel comfortable and enclosed and keep newborn pups from wandering the first two weeks. Lining the bottom with newspapers over plastic will make for easy cleanup. Read more
Dog Breeding - Whelping, Preparation
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
When your female dog, called a dam or bitch, is about to give birth there are frequently clear signs. These signals can help you know when to put her in the whelping area, near the instruments. Oh, you don’t have one? You haven’t any instruments? Oops… better back up and prepare. Read more
How to Become a Dog Breeder
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
If you are a dog lover who has a special place in your heart for one particular dog breed, you may decide to devote yourself to bettering that breed. Many times, this involves working with dogs from a particular bloodline to try to create specific traits that will be passed down through future generations. However, many people are uncertain about how to go about breeding dogs. Read more
Dog Breeding - Breeding, Things to Think About
November 22, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Breeding dogs is a serious responsibility and entails risks and surprises for even experienced breeders. But, even in a world too crowded with unwanted dogs, there are positive aspects. Here are a few things to consider… Read more
Q & A: Delivering Your Own Puppies
November 15, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Question: Delivering Your Own Puppies
“My Irish Setter is going to have puppies. I’ve heard that Irish Setters have many puppies and that they die easily. I would like to deliver these puppies at my home but with this risk should I take her to the veterinarian when she is ready to give birth?” Read more
False Pregnancies In Dogs
November 14, 2008 by Austin Pawers · Leave a Comment
Unusual behavior following a heat cycle (estrus) in the non-pregnant female dog is a common occurrence. This condition is termed false pregnancy (hyperluteoidism, pseudocyesis, pseudo-pregnancy). It is a hormonal imbalance and may cause a wide range of clinical signs. Read more
