Content:Responsible dog breeding is both a science and an art. It's not about profits—it’s about bettering the breed and ensuring healthy, happy puppies.
1. Preparing for Breeding:Only breed dogs with excellent temperaments, conformation, and health. Conduct genetic screenings for breed-specific diseases.
2. Understanding Canine Reproduction:Know the female's heat cycle and optimal mating window. Work with a vet for insemination, pregnancy monitoring, and whelping plans.
3. Whelping and Neonatal Care:Create a quiet, warm whelping box. Monitor puppies closely—ensure they nurse, stay warm, and gain weight.
4. Raising the Litter:Begin socialization by 3 weeks: gentle handling, exposure to sounds, and human interaction. Start housebreaking basics and crate training.
5. Finding the Right Homes:Vet potential adopters. Require contracts that allow for return if the owner can’t keep the dog. Follow up post-placement.
1. Preparing for Breeding:Only breed dogs with excellent temperaments, conformation, and health. Conduct genetic screenings for breed-specific diseases.
2. Understanding Canine Reproduction:Know the female's heat cycle and optimal mating window. Work with a vet for insemination, pregnancy monitoring, and whelping plans.
3. Whelping and Neonatal Care:Create a quiet, warm whelping box. Monitor puppies closely—ensure they nurse, stay warm, and gain weight.
4. Raising the Litter:Begin socialization by 3 weeks: gentle handling, exposure to sounds, and human interaction. Start housebreaking basics and crate training.
5. Finding the Right Homes:Vet potential adopters. Require contracts that allow for return if the owner can’t keep the dog. Follow up post-placement.
