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Canine Reproduction and Whelping: A Dog Breeder's Guide Paperback – Illustrated, January 1, 2006

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Everything you don’t know about canine reproduction!
Canine Reproduction and Whelping brings together information that will be invaluable to today’s dog breeders because it helps to fill in the gaps in knowledge of even the most experienced breeder. Learn how facts about human reproduction, conception and birth get unknowingly mixed up with the very different canine side of things. Then learn how to use this information to have more successful breedings and healthier pups. Author Myra Harris combines her years of experience as a labor and delivery nurse with her passion for breeding dogs to give you practical and unusual information.

Easy to understand and fun to read. You will learn:
-How to prepare your young stud dog for breeding.
-How to tell when the bitch is ready to be bred.
-How truly fragile sperm is and how to ensure their health and survival.
-When Artificial Insemination is preferred, how to collect sperm, and how to inseminate.
-About unseen causes for unsuccessful breedings—bacteria, viruses, yeast.
-About the role of progesterone in breeding success and how to use it to succeed.
-About easy, normal whelpings contrasted with nightmare whelping experiences.
-C-sections made understandable and how to handle aftercare of the bitch.
-How to remove dewclaws with the least trauma to mom and pups.
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    1929242379
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dogwise Publishing; Illustrated edition (January 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 84 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1929242379
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1929242375
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.19 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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John S. Terry
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2018
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Picked this book because of the ratings from others even if there were disappointed remarks.

So happy to say that as an Ultrasonographer this was a very easy read and gave a whole new perspective on breeding. I just wish it would have gone into more detail about whelping pups who are stuck and the different stuck pup positions. Had a true wryneck in my last litter and was in complete tears, but through it all we were successful in getting that little guy out and he is one of the most adored boys ever.

I was not disappointed in this book at all.

Thank you Myra for the easy read and the insight to the proper collection and handling for accurate progesterone testing.
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Melanie AhNew
5.0 out of 5 stars Canine Reproduction and Whelping: A Dog Breeder's Guide Myra Savant-Harris
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2012
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This book is the best book on canine reproduction and whelping!!! I just had a litter of 9 golden puppies and one of them came out and wasn't breathing. I had prepared all the things Myra says to have on hand (oxygen, lactated ringer etc). The oxygen saved that one puppy which I swear I would have lost if I didn't have the oxygen on hand. I used the oxygen again just this morning when my bitch was laying on the smallest puppy which when found, was having a hard time breathing. I have bred 15 litters previously and know what it's like to lose puppies. After reading this book, I feel bad thinking back to all the puppies I could have saved if I had read this book earlier and had the knowledge to help them. Great book, I have her other book on puppy intensive care and it's a great book also.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource for all Involved in a Dog Breeding Program
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2020
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As a veterinarian, I work with several dog breeders who are committed to advancing their favorite breeds and learning more about the science of a successful breeding program. This book is the perfect companion for the inexperienced and pro breeder alike. And each of my clients receives one as a gift when they begin a breeding program.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2021
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This is a great book. Everything is explained very well and easy to understand. List of exactly what you'll need and how to obtain the items. Very thorough. Definitely recommend.
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Richard M
4.0 out of 5 stars Great into book for the novice breeder.
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020
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Great into book for the novice breeder. Very light reading.
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Starry
5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS!!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2007
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I will try my hardest to express in mere words how insanely wonderful this book is. Here goes.

I read several breeding books before I found this one and I found this one to have the best advice of them all. The lady is an RN midwife that works in a hospital delivering human babies. She did this for years before learning to be a dog breeder and becoming friends with a vet that is an absolute expert in canine midwifery that taught her a thing or two that's for sure. Her medical experience plus what she's learned from whelping puppies combines for one extremely objective, helpful book that is still down to earth and understandable for anybody.
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Pepperhill
5.0 out of 5 stars A "must have" kind of book.
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2014
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This book was very informative! I have been breeding dogs for 8 years and still found a lot of valuable information in this book. It may be that certain parts might not apply to your situation,like artificial insemination, however, understanding gestation, what things to look for during delivery and learning how to recognize when problems arise is invaluable. I had my vet read it and she was able to verify that the information was accurate. It is a complete and comprehensive guide to everything to do with breeding puppies. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that breeds dogs, whether professional or first time breeder.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Resource
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2021
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This is a great resource. It is straight to the point and easy to read. I was able to finish it in an afternoon.
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G.S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in Canada on January 11, 2024
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Every breeder (canine) needs this book
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Diane
5.0 out of 5 stars Brutal honesty
Reviewed in Australia on April 30, 2021
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A very readable book. Information is delivered in a way to retain it, and while serious, there's a touch of humour.
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Busy Bee Nana
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 14, 2013
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An excellent book that would be useful for both novice and more experienced breeders. I especially liked the humour, glad I bought it! Recommended reading!! 63 days from ovulation :)
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Shawn Aaron
5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of important information
Reviewed in Canada on April 19, 2023
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Easy to understand.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great help
Reviewed in Australia on May 3, 2019
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Great book really factual and helpful gave great in-site into the while process for me. Can't wait to read the puppy intensive care next
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