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Successful Dog Breeding: The Complete Handbook of Canine Midwifery Hardcover – Download: Adobe Reader, January 1, 1994

by Chris Walkowicz (Author), D.V.M. Bonnie Wilcox (Author)
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Here, at last, is a revised and expanded edition of this award-winning breeders' reference. Successful Dog Breeding is a book for the first-time breeder and longtime fancier alike, no matter what the breed. Down-to-earth practical information is given to cover virtually every contingency associated with breeding and whelping. Presented in a humorous format, even the most serious information is made easier to understand.

Chris Walkowicz and Bonnie Wilcox, D.V.M., are both veteran dog fanciers who bring a wealth of personal and professional experience to every chapter. Covering topics from planning the breeding (should I or shouldn't I?) to problems encountered in breeding, delivery and neonatal care, the authors offer viable solutions to innumerable problems, whether old or new. Two highly extensive appendices on breed idiosyncrasies, compiled from correspondence with longtime fanciers as well as from research from veterinary journals, complete the abundance of information offered here. All of this is complemented by original drawings by the well-known canine artist Mary Jung.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction
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  3. Language
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  6. Dimensions
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  7. ISBN-10
    0876057407
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Here are two down-to-earth selections on dog ownership and breeding. The authors don't mince words, and both books emphasize the responsibilities of the dog owner/breeder. In Responsible Dog Ownership , Davis discusses selecting an appropriate dog, neutering, grooming and healthcare, and training. She focuses on the American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen Test, which is open to all dogs and serves as an educational tool for responsible dog owners. In Successful Dog Breeding , Walkowicz and Wilcox stress that by electing to breed a dog, the owner is making a commitment that lasts the lifetime of the offspring. The authors, a successful breeder and a veterinarian, realistically point out the things that can and will go wrong and emphasize that the breeder's responsibility does not end when the pups are sold. Both books, written in a light conversational style with just enough personal anecdotes to make them fun to read, are recommended for public libraries.
- Deborah Emerson, Monroe Community Coll. Lib., Rochester, N.Y.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Here, at last, is a revised and expanded edition of this award-winning breeders' reference. "Successful Dog Breeding" is a book for the first-time breeder and longtime fancier alike, no matter what the breed. Down-to-earth practical information is given to cover virtually every contingency associated with breeding and whelping. Presented in a humorous format, even the most serious information is made easier to understand.

Chris Walkowicz and Bonnie Wilcox, D.V.M., are both veteran dog fanciers who bring a wealth of personal and professional experience to every chapter. Covering topics from planning the breeding (should I or shouldn't I?) to problems encountered in breeding, delivery and neonatal care, the authors offer viable solutions to innumerable problems, whether old or new. Two highly extensive appendices on breed idiosyncrasies, compiled from correspondence with longtime fanciers as well as from research from veterinary journals, complete the abundance of information offered here. All of this is complemented by original drawings by the well-known canine artist Mary Jung.
A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Howell Book House; 2nd edition (January 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 222 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0876057407
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0876057407
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.35 x 0.82 x 9.55 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Plethora of great information.
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Includes breed specific health condition info and a few recipes for mothers pudding and puppy milk substitution.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
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Still a good short read but has more to do with ethics and choosing potential dam/sire. Was looking for more of the medical side that one would find with human pregnancy books.
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bruno
5.0 out of 5 stars Great information for breeders
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I have been breeding dogs off and on for over 40 years. Akitas, Labs, shiba Inus, Samoyeds. This book is a great extra help in this process.
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Wayne ALGIE
3.0 out of 5 stars A good start for the beginner who wants to breed dogs.
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2013
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I found this book a good start for the person who wants to get into breeding dogs. It gave a good overall view of the pitfalls and rewards of breeding and how to go about it.
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Eliza
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2019
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I’ve ordered every book about breeding and this one is by far my favorite. With pictures to show you everything they are talking about. Huge fan of this book and all Myra savant Harris books
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased with this book
Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2018
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Very pleased with this book! Very informative and well written.

Concerned that the book has Public Library stamps and stickers on it though..
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ladyinclover
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY INTERESTING READ
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2015
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This book is for someone thinking about getting into the dog breeding business. I got the book, not because of that, but because I wanted to know what a breeder goes through to get me the best dog that they can. After I was done with this book, I sent it to my breeder. Doubt it told her anything she did not already know from many years of breeding dogs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Practical and Informative
Reviewed in Canada on February 23, 2022
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Good for both novice and more experienced dog breeders.
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Emma Rose Caulfield
5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed. Brill for first time breeder.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2021
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As a first time breeder this has been an excellent resource. Very detailed and easy to understand, written clearly and concisely.
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Thiru
2.0 out of 5 stars Not fulfilled my expectations
Reviewed in India on March 1, 2020
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Do not contains much information about genetics. Not updated to current news and changes happened in breeding program
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mirtleturtle
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for a novice
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2018
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Huge help to first time dog breeders. Great to have to hand. Would recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended ++ and a very easy read with cute images ...
Reviewed in Canada on October 30, 2016
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this book really helped me decide whether I truly wanted to breed, whelp and raise my own litters. Recommended ++ and a very easy read with cute images throughout
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