Articles on Breeding Dogs

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—this is the only way for them to have a continuous supply of "stock." Puppy mills are factory-like breeding ... 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 Remove Dewclaws on a Puppy

By Janet Ford

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Removing dewclaws, in some breeds, is important for the long term protection of the dog. Dewclaws can get caught on things, causing injury and pain. They can also be difficult to keep properly trimmed, especially in long haired breeds. Dewclaws ... more »

How to Tell for Sure Dog is in Labor

By Alrady

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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 been kept away from others just enough to not get ... 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 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 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 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 deal with Dog's Bloody Poop, Vomiting, Diarrhea - Parvo symptoms

By Alrady

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This is Challenging because while spotting the symptoms might be easy, other things can look like parvo too. The treatment of Parvo is HARD WORK and emotionally trying. ... 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 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 overcrowded cages supplying puppies for profit. Irresponsible breeding coupled with minimal veterinary care and neglect often lead to a host of ... more »

How to Know if Puppy Has Parvo

By Alrady

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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... more »

How to make Milk Replacement Formula 4 puppy - 3 recipes

By Alrady

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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 need but are not open 24 hours a day. Below are ... 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 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 UKC Purple Ribbon Dogs

By eHow Pets Editor

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When you register a dog with the United Kennel Club, or UKC, your registration may come back labeled Purple Ribbon Bred. This is the way that UKC classifies dogs that have at least three generations of ancestors registered with UKC. Dogs ... 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 Control / Kill Fleas in your yard Naturaly with out poision or insectiside

By BigDaddyUSMC

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Controling fleas in your yard Naturaly with out spraying poision or toxic chemicals all over your yard is simple & cheap.. 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 »

How to Keep Your Dog From Getting Pregnant

By BuddyHollywood

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Although most dogs will go into heat at around 6 months of age, the first heat cycle can vary greatly between individual dogs and breeds. The heat cycle lasts about 3 weeks, but can vary from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the dog, and generally ... 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 Greyhounds for Racing

By eHow Pets Editor

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The greyhound is an ancient breed of dog known for its ability to reach and maintain high speeds while running. The sport of greyhound racing goes back thousands of years as do, presumably, the greyhounds' bloodlines. If you're interested in ... more »

How to Breed Pocket Pits

By eHow Pets Editor

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A pocket pit is an American pit bull terrier that is under 17 inches tall. Pocket pits are generally wide and compact and are usually 60 to 70 pounds. While almost every pit bull is capable of producing pocket pits, breeding pit bulls with ... more »

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