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Book of the Bitch: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Caring for Bitches (New Edition) Paperback – January 1, 2002

by J. M. Evans (Author), Kay White (Author)
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First published in 1997, Book of the Bitch is now available in a new edition, providing thorough, in-depth coverage of every aspect of caring for and understanding the canine female. For those interested in breeding a litter, the procedure for whelping and puppy rearing is carefully explained, while detailed advice is given on how to recognise signs of sickness, and, in particular, those diseases to which bitches are prone. Backed up with many clear illustations and tables, Book of the Bitch is essential reading for anyone considering owning a female dog. This book was published in the UK, and is distributed in North America by Willow Creek Press.
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ringpress Books Ltd; New edition (January 1, 2002)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 206 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1860540236
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1860540233
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.75 x 8.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Jamika Alghwaizy
5.0 out of 5 stars Good information!
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023
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Lots informative information
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Crazy Dog Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read!
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023
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This book is great if you are a breeder, thinking about breeding or just have a female dog! It is well written and easy to understand. I highly recommend anything from these authors!
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Jacqueline M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Don’t breed without reading
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2023
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Best book. Breeder of 25 years and I still refer to it.
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Kevin Littlejohn
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book for anyone who owns or is contemplating owning ...
Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2015
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This is an excellent book for anyone who owns or is contemplating owning a female dog. It's packed with information covering every aspect of the female dog including purchasing, prenatal care, whelping, care for the pups until they are eight weeks old, female dog anatomy, etc. in simple, easy to understand language. This is one of the best books out there on female dogs.
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Fulch
4.0 out of 5 stars An informative read.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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The author is knowledgeable and presents the information in well organized verse.
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helzbelz
5.0 out of 5 stars Great For Any Breeder
Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2014
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this is a great book for any breeder. There's always something you may have forgotten and something to learn. The information is very easy to understand. I bought this for a friend in rescue who was new to whelping puppies. Rescues take in pregnant mothers or they will be euthanized as soon as they go into labor. My friend's rescue had a litter of 12 so this book was invaluable all through raising the puppies.
I also used this book when I was breeding and showing dogs. I gave it away when I retired.
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Susan Silverstein
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Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2010
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I was pleasantly surprised by the colloquial English used in the book. Some areas of whelping appeared more difficult, but were made understandable to the layman. I especially enjoyed the English colloqialisms in the book. The authors definitely give enough information so that the first time breeder knows what to look for in the puppies, the delivery, as well as the selection of the bitch, the stud, and what can happen in each phase from pre-breeding to the sale of the puppies.
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Ashe
3.0 out of 5 stars Didn’t get the edition picture shows
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2023
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Didn’t get the newest edition, which is annoying as that’s the picture advertised. Also, if you’re in the R+ world of dogs this book recommends things outside of that scope, so you may want to skip quite a bit. Some information is good though, not a useless book but I wouldn’t gift it. (Maybe the newer edition is different but I got the “lab” one.
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Greg Marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of great information in this book. Awesome book.
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2021
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Excellent book.
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Emma Clements
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent comprehensive book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2024
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Very comprehensive and an excellent book to have at hand/read before having your first litter
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nithin bittu
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolute " must have" for novice breeders/Owners
Reviewed in India on January 6, 2022
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I, a novice breeder, bought this recently when my bitch's due dates were close,Just so I get and do the right things. Wonderful book. Easy to understand. Reference images/diagrams are super helpful.
Helped me correct the mistakes I have been doing.

Certain situation ,which I never knew of, are explained providing info on what needs to be done if ever the situation occured.

Loving the book.
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Claudia Longobardi
5.0 out of 5 stars A good book
Reviewed in Italy on November 18, 2016
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A good book. Very clear and comprehensive. A bible for a bitch new owner and a good reference for those who breed dogs
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really good resource for anyone breeding dogs!
Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2020
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Easy to read - easy to find answers to questions "in the moment".
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