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Highlights of Whelping
Discusses preparation, supplies needed, possible problems and solutions as well as an account of the process.

Whelping Information
Provides articles and downloadable forms to assist in planning and record-keeping.

Breeders Only Mailing List
For discussion about breeding purebred dogs. Submissions invited about health, care of stud dog or bitches and whelping tips.

Breeding, Whelping, and Rearing Puppies
Examines each stage in the form of FAQs. Topics include paperwork, preparing a whelping kit, finding and dealing with puppy buyers, and financial considerations.

Breeding Your Dog
Considers three common reasons for having a litter.

Being a Responsible Dog Breeder
Includes information and sample codes of ethics.

Determining Breeding Potential
Discusses the points to consider in choosing a sire and dam. Written about mastiffs but applies to all breeds.

Before You Breed Your Dog
Lists of considerations when planning a litter, including choice of the parents, costs and time involved and difficulty finding homes for the pups.

Pet Bits For You
Details the heat cycle, mating, pregnancy and whelping, with a weekly diary of the changes, potential problems and solutions. Includes advice for new puppy owners.

Heat, Pregnancy and Whelping Guide
Description and photographs of the whole process, including common problems.


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