Breeding Dogs

How to Help A Newborn Puppy Learn To Nurse

By *Janet Ford

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Newborn puppies often need a helping hand by their humans to learn to nurse. Puppies can safely go 2 hours or so without nursing so there is no need for immediate panic. However, if they still struggle you need to intervene and help them out. ... more »

How to Recognize the Symptoms of Canine Parvovirus ("Parvo")

By Cougar1002

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Being new dog and now puppy owners, my husband and I were very surprised at the number of dog parvo cases we saw when we took our pregnant dog to an emergency vet clinic recently. This is a very serious virus, but there are a number of dog ... more »

How to Adopt a Shelter Dog

By Andreya G.

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Having volunteered and worked at an animal shelter, I am going to give you firsthand information about shelter dogs. They are not dirty or stupid or mean. They have simply been abandoned by the humans that were supposed to care for them. What I ... more »

How to Avoid Internet Pet Scams

By Melissa Maroff

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Buying a new pet on the Internet is usually not a good idea. In addition to unscrupulous dealers and puppy mills/brokers selling their “stock” to unsuspecting buyers—online scammers use elaborate websites and fabricated stories to bilk ... more »

How to Care For A Pregnant Dog

By *Janet Ford

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There are many aspects to properly caring for a pregnant dog. This article will assume nothing as perhaps some of you obtained an already pregnant dog from a rescue situation or the like versus a planned pregnancy. As I have no idea at what ... more »

How to Choose a Beagle for Breeding

By eHow Pets Editor

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Deciding to breed your beagle can be an exciting endeavor, but there are a few things that you need to think about before you get started. You need to learn about the beagle's pedigree and decide whether you want to breed your beagle for show, ... more »

How to Get The Most Out Of Your Visit To A Dog Breeders Home

By *Janet Ford

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You owe it to yourself and to your breeder to come prepared when you visit their home or dog kennel. Picking a puppy is not easy but your breeder can help, if your properly prepared. As a long time dog breeder, I'll share this information with ... more »

How to Keep Newborn Puppies Warm

By *Janet Ford

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This method of keeping puppies warm was something we implemented after having a c-section done many years ago. It kept the newborn puppies warm for the trip home. Puppies under 2 wks of age can not yet regulate their own body temperatures so it's ... more »

How to Organize a Puppy Mill Pet Store Protest

By Melissa Maroff

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According to the Humane Society of the United States—the overwhelming majority of pet stores obtain their dogs from puppy mills—which is the only way for them to have a continuous supply of "stock." Puppy mills are factory-like breeding ... more »

How to Ship A Puppy In A Plane

By *Janet Ford

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Whether you are looking to adopt a puppy or find a home for a puppy, you may find yourself with so much distance between the two of you that it's unrealistic to drive (or row your boat) that far. Shipping the puppy on a plane could be the best ... more »

How to Become An Ethical Dog Breeder

By *Janet Ford

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There is nothing easy about becoming an ethical dog breeder. However, it is rewarding if your heart is in the right place and you possess a certain level of common sense. I am the author of GUIDE TO ETHICAL DOG BREEDING and while I can't throw ... more »

How to breed dogs

By John Wirchnianski

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Breeding dogs can be a fun hobby and even earn an income. You need to love animals, keep an open mind and have patience. There is a small learning curve and we learn from our mistakes as we go... more »

How to Care for A Miniature Dachshund

By stefvz

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Dachshunds were originally bred in Germany to be courageous, tough and persistent in order to hunt badgers and also foxes and rabbits. Their small size and short legs enabled them to dig foxes, badgers, and rabbits out of their dens. Dachshund, ... more »

How to Choose a Golden Retriever for Breeding

By eHow Pets Editor

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Breeding golden retrievers takes education and dedication to advancing the breed through responsible practices. Take the time to select a healthy dog with a strong pedigree who exemplifies the best the breed has to offer. Be proud of the puppies ... more »

How to Create a New Crossbreed Dog

By mrsmac

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Unless you have a few hundred years to dedicate to your dog breeding you are unlikely to create a new breed. Today's designer dogs do not breed true... more »

How to Help Shut Down Puppy Mills

By Melissa Maroff

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Puppy mills are factory-like breeding operations where dogs suffer most or all of their lives in cramped cages supplying puppies for profit. Irresponsible breeding coupled with minimal veterinary care and neglect often lead to a host of health ... more »

How to Assist With a Puppy Birth

By Tippy

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Fortunately, dogs have been giving birth to litters of puppies for thousands of years and know instinctively what to do. Unfortunately, the birth doesn’t always go easily and sometimes the puppies die during the process, especially in pure ... more »

How to Breed Papillons

By eHow Pets Editor

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Originally known as the Continental Toy Spaniel, the Papillon is one of the oldest known toy dog breeds. Small and fined-boned, they are lively companions ideally suited to apartment life. Papillons are most recognized for their prick ears ... more »

How to Breed Your Pet and Sell the Litter

By eHow Pets Editor

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If you have discipline, a passion for animals, and a willingness to do extensive research, breeding can be a fascinating way to earn money and a great way to be around animals. The mother and newborns will need round-the-clock care and, in most ... more »

How to Buy a Mini Goldendoodle Puppy or Dog

By easyrider

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This breed cross between a golden retriever and a miniture poodle are adorable and all the rage now that Perez Hilton has one. Here's how to get one for yourself... more »

How to Calculate Your Dog's Due Date

By *Janet Ford

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Whether by accident or carefully planned breeding, your female dog is now pregnant and you need to know when to expect her to whelp (give birth) to her litter of puppies... more »

How to Estimate The Number Of Puppies Your Dog Will Have

By *Janet Ford

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Knowing how many puppies to expect from your dog will help you out immensely when it comes time for whelping day. While none of these methods are 100% accurate, they can at least give you a good idea. And - if your vet says they see 9 puppies and ... more »

How to Find YOUR Pick of the Litter Puppy Dog

By Limowreck

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You've found the right breed and breeder for you. Now how do you choose which puppy from the litter is right for you?.. more »

How to Get a Spay/Neuter Law Passed

By Melissa Maroff

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Pet overpopulation and overcrowded shelters are an ongoing problem in the United States with about half of the estimated 8 to 12 million animals that enter shelters each year ending up euthanized. Aside from destroying innocent life, it is a ... more »

How to give a newborn puppy CPR

By GenCuster

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This article is designed to help people save baby animals lives when they are in respiratory distress at birthing... more »

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