Breeding Dogs

You have planned and planned for your sweet perfect female to have puppies, and the time is here. She has delivered her puppies safely and she seems to be nursing them well. With so much time...

Here is an article on how to care for newborn puppies without a mother. It is a challenging thing to do. Here are some tips on how you can care for your puppies.

Everyone you have talked to, including your vet, has tried to discourage you from breeding your English Bulldog. It is true that you should only breed your dog if he or she is in perfect health....

Doberman Pinschers are one of the most common of pet breeds. Dobermans are known as being intelligent and loyal dogs. For that reason, doberman owners frequently attempt to breed doberman dogs....

Puppy Mills are very dangerous. They continually breed female dogs under horrible conditions. Most dogs are grossly underfed, physically abused and forced to live in small filthy cages. The...

Just as with humans, dogs reproduce sexually to give birth to new offspring. If you wish to determine whether or not your dog is expecting puppies, there are a number of avenues you can explore.

Breeding a dog is not a decision to be taken lightly. Whether the dog is male or female, breeding at 1 year old is too young. Dogs have not fully matured mentally or physically and are too young...

Caring for a nursing kitten or puppy is always best done by its mother. However, circumstances do arise where we must step in to feed and care for these helpless babies. If the mother has died,...

Bulldogs are such goofy, wonderful dogs, but that's not the reason they are so expensive. Read on for the reasons bulldogs cost more than most dogs.

English bulldogs are great pets but do require a lot of care. This article will give you tips and advice on how to care for your English bulldog and make sure they are happy and healthy.

The United Kennel Club is second in size and longevity only to the American Kennel Club and are just as well respected. Registering a litter with UKC is easy.

Artificial insemination makes dog breeding much easier and more difficult all at once. Although continuous advances are making artificial insemination more successful, it is still a relatively new...

After breeding, a female dog has a gestation time that can last anywhere from 55 to 66 days. After the 40th day, her breasts will enlarge noticeably and she will begin to put on weight. According...

You've decided you want a purebred puppy! Sometimes it's hard to know where to start. Here are a few tips on how to find a responsible dog breeder.

This is a brief introduction on how deliver puppies in a safe manner.

Annual photo shirts for dog club members are a nice touch to celebrate the year spent in a dog club. The shirts can feature a group photo of the members and their dogs, just the members, or just...

Well she's been growing for about seven weeks now and looks like she's going to pop! Its time to take action. It can be a pleasant experience for both of you if your well prepared. It does still...

Choosing a low-allergy dog that will not affect the owner's health involves looking for poodle, bichon frise, maltese, shih tzu and lhasa apso breeds. Find a non-shedding dog breed with tips from...

Caring for newborn puppies requires first keeping them warm and dry with absorbent towels, making sure they each get proper nutrition from the mother and monitoring their weight as they grow. Care...

When deciding to breed a schnauzer, follow the rules of all other breeds and wait until the dog reaches full maturity, which in this case is about two years old. Discover how a pet owner can tell...

A duplex doghouse is great for providing shelter to two dogs without occupying a lot of space in your backyard. In this setup, a doghouse is separated down the middle by a wall so each dog will...

As anyone that has had a litter of puppies knows you have to be ready for just about anything. Sometimes right away you see that a particular puppy may be in trouble and you think you should step...

If you are a dog lover, breeding dogs may seem like a logical step. You can do something you enjoy and hopefully make some money at the same time. Dog breeding can be a challenging business that...

When you want to breed your dog, you'll need to be able to tell when she is ready. Otherwise, she won't be receptive to the male and the breeding process will not be successful. Female dogs...

If you want to start your own animal shelter you need to know a few basic things. To start your own animal shelter you will need to have funding, secure a location, get licensed, and complete...

If you're in the business of raising and selling puppies, you should have a purchase contract for the buyer to read and sign. Even if your pet just happened to drop a litter and you plan to sell...

Dogs are complex creatures and cannot always easily communicate with humans. When it comes time for a dog to breed, humans may have a difficult time telling when a dog is expecting, especially...

Getting a puppy is a big decision. It's a 10-15 year commitment in fact. Sure they all look so cute and cuddly, but you don't want to get little fluffy home and him turn into Kujo. This is how...

Are you tired of driving your car yet? How about try something different in your vacation time. Do the dog sledding in a cold winter season. Well, if you cannot get along with your partner or...

The term "dog" is commonly used to refer to a domesticated subspecies of the gray wolf. Dogs were first domesticated approximately 15,000 years ago in Asia. Today, there are over 800 known breeds....

Owners of purebred dogs can register their dog with the American Kennel Club. As a proud dog owner you like to show off your purebred dog and the American Kennel Club registration papers to...

Stories about illegal puppy mills are all over the news these days. Unfortunately, not much is being done to stop this wicked atrocity that brings so much pain to innocent dogs. The conditions...

Getting a registered dog with a "pedigree' is easy. Finding or breeding a dog that has the requirements you want in your breeding program is much harder! If you are into showing and breeding...

Cocker Spaniels are very smart and gentle dogs. They thrive as part of a family and are quite social. Because they are sporting dogs, they need regular exercise and will love to go on their...

So you've decided you want to get a purebred dog. Now how are you going to find a reputable breeder that will promise a healthy happy dog for you and your family? Let this former dog groomer tell...

The anticipation of a litter of new puppies is an exciting time for dog lovers. Whether you have deliberately bred your dog or she has gotten pregnant by accident may not be a concern, once you...

The American Dog Breeder's Association or ADBA is a multi-breed registry. The benefits of having your dog registered with ADBA include help fighting breed specific legislation in your area, being...

The American Bully Kennel Club or ABKC is a specialty registry for bully breed dogs such as the American Pit Bull Terrier. Registering a dog with the ABKC allows your dog to earn points at dog...

When you're trying to determine if your dog is pregnant, reliable information is difficult to come by. This guide explains how to determine pregnancy in your canine.

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...

Irish setters are known as beautiful and graceful show dogs as well as determined hunting dogs. If breeding an Irish setter, choose one that is substantial but elegant. Learn about Irish setters...