Breeding Dogs

Recognizing and learning to deal with a dog's heat is the one of the most important aspects of owning a bitch. Do you know the signs of heat/do you know how old a bitch should be before being...

The female dog or bitch goes into heat 2x a year. A pregnancy can happen with or without a "tie". If the dogs tie it is pretty well expected there is a preganancy. The dogs can tie...

Wondering how you can tell if your dog is pregnant without a vet? While veterinary care is ideal for all pets' overall health, and especially during pregnancy and delivery of puppies, you may be...

Advertising your pets online enables you to reach an unlimited number of people. Paypal is a wonderful way to accept payments of all sorts online, instantaneously. No need to wait for 'snail...

It's wonderful to know the signs of labor so you can be prepared and organized. After reading this article, you will know 24 hours before the first pup arrives, so you have time to call work to...

Do you use your dog to stud and breed with other dogs? It’s important to know how to increase sperm count in dogs if you’re going to use them for getting female dogs pregnant. There are methods to...

Choosing the right dog breed for a particular family or lifestyle requires considering the dog's activity level, temperament and size. Pick out a dog breed conducive to a given lifestyle with tips...

Running a dog kennel is a 24/7 lifestyle more than a vocation. Dog kennels are often run by dog fanciers who show, hunt or train dogs on a full time basis. In my case, I do all of the above. This...

Diagnosing pregnancy in a dog is extremely difficult unless you are experienced at looking for the signs and symptoms. Diagnostic tests, such as ultrasound, are unable to detect early pregnancies...

Some people like to know whether their dog is heat so that they know when a viable breeding can take place. Others need to know about their dog's heat cycle so that they know how to prevent an...

Since people absorb what they put on their skin, it only makes sense that our animals do, too. The less chemicals we put on their bodies, the healthier they will be. They deserve the very best...

Before bringing a dog into your family, it's only fair to you (and the dog) to determine that you're ready for a 9-13 year commitment. It does no one any good to get a dog, only to figure out a...

What is a puppy mill? Wikipedia tells us that puppy mills "are large-scale dog breeding facilities that operate under substandard breeding conditions, inhumane puppy abuse, causing the...

Knowing exactly when your mother dog is ready to give birth can be very easily when you take the following steps into consideration. I learned and tested these helpful hints while raising a few...

Sex drive often dwindles after menopause. Because women experience menopause in a variety of ways, not every woman experiences a drop in her sexual desire. There are varieties of reasons for the...

One of the most asked questions that I have answered is how to tell if a dog is in labor. This is usually asked by people that are first time female dog owners and they thought their dog had...

Redbone Coonhounds are a very old breed and one of the few breeds which originated in America. Redbone Coonhounds were made famous by the book 'Where the Red Fern Grows'. They are bred to hunt and...

Feeding a newborn puppy may become necessary for a variety of reasons; being orphaned, mother with no milk, mother who refuses to nurse them or perhaps mom had a litter that is just too large to...

When you whelp puppies, it is imperative that you keep the temperature warm so as to prevent illness and death of the newborn puppies. It is also imperative that you be able to keep the area clean...

Caring for a litter of large breed puppies is different in many ways than methods of raising litters from small breed dogs. These instructions are for an average litter of large breed dogs and...

The Shih Tzu is a hardy breed hailing from the high mountains of Tibet. Originally bred as holy dogs to the Tibetan monks, the Shih Tzu is most known as a family companion. Shih Tzus are small...

Esbilac and Just Born are popular pre made milk replacement formula, they are expensive and not always available in an urgent situation. Wal- Mart, feed stores and pet stores often carry what you...

This article is much shorter than my other one and is focus in just on how to know if your puppy has parvovirus or parvo.

German shepherd dogs are by far one of the most well known breeds of dog. They are known for being extremely dedicated, loyal and loving dogs and are known to pass this onto their offspring when...

We all have our reasons for adopting a pet. Some are looking for a family pet, guard dog, and some buy or adopt animals as a gift for a loved one. No matter what the reasons are, there are right...

You CAN teach an old dog new tricks. Teaching your dog how to roll over is a very cool trick, sure to impress friends and family. here's how you can do it.

When you are responsible for a litter of puppies, you should be make sure that they are weaned properly. The mother dog will take care of weaning them off of her milk, but it is up to you to wean...

The best thing about litter box training your pups when beginning weaning is reduction of labor and smell!

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...

Adopt from a shelter or rescue if at all possible. However, the shelters may not have the breed you want. Some rescues set unreasonable adoption standards (for example, if you have children you...

According to the Humane Society of the United States—the overwhelming majority of pet stores (almost all) obtain their dogs from puppy mills—this is the only way for them to have a continuous...

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...

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...

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...

Dogs are constantly being put to sleep while people hit the pet stores for the cute and usually sickly pure bred puppies in the window. Are you part of the problem or the solution?

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....

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...

Puppy mills are factory-like breeding operations where dogs suffer most or all of their lives in overcrowded cages supplying puppies for profit. Irresponsible breeding coupled with minimal...