Breeding Better Dogs

Product Description

Author - Julie T. Cecere & D. Phillip Sponenberg - Publisher - 5m Books - 2023

Genetics and Reproduction delves into the biology of managing reproduction in dogs, from mating to whelping and the first few weeks of life. It also delves into the genetic management of dog breeds and selection procedures to aid breeders in producing sound, useful dogs. The book includes details of managing:

- The genetic structure of breeds and genetic management of individual breeding programs

- Dogs that are used for breeding

- Dogs, pregnancies and whelping

This book is an excellent resource for all dog breeders. Providing an accessible approach to a complex subject, Breeding Better Dogs breaks down into digestible chunks the essential information for understanding the subject at a broad level.

About the Authors

Julie T. Cecere, DVM, MS, is Clinical Associate Professor at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. Julie is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology.

D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD, is Professor, at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine and an Honorary Member of the American College of Theriogenology. With 5m Books, Phillip has published Managing Breeds for a Better Future 3rd Edition (2022) and Practical Color Genetics for Livestock Breeders (2021).

Table of contents

Breeding Dogs

Genetic Tools for Breeders

Dog Evaluation

Managing Genetic Traits

Maintain a Breed or a Bloodline

General Health Management

Management of the Male Dog

Management of the Female

Management of Mating

Management of Pregnancy

Whelping

Management through Three Weeks

Pages 232 - Soft back