Breeding Dogs for Dummies.

by Richard G. Beauchamp

Book Overview

So what's the big deal about breeding purebreds? You put two compatible dogs alone together in a room, lower the lights, put a Barry White CD on the stereo and voila, two months later you've got yourself a litter of purebreds--and the rest is gravy, right? Not quite. Simply breeding dogs takes considerable space, time, and capital. Consistently breeding mentally and physically sound purebreds, on the other hand, is a labor of love that involves all of the above and a whole lot more. If you really love dogs then you need to consult with an expert on the many responsibilities, rules, and regulations dog breeding entails before you take the leap. And that's where Breeding Dogs For Dummies comes in. Written by Rick Beauchamp, professional breeder, exhibitor, and author of numerous books on the care and feeding of purebred dogs, Breeding Dogs For Dummies fills you in on every facet of the business. Packed with priceless insider tips and expert advice and guidance, it tells you what you need to know to: Decide whether dog breeding is really for you Choose the right breed for you Create the best possible breeding environment for your dogs Establish a breeding program Find the right breeding stock Comply with all government and AKC regulations Care for and socialize your pups Find the right owners for your dogs Explore what it takes to start a breeding program that will ensure your dogs' health and enhance their lineage for fun and profit. Topics covered in detail include: Selecting breeding stock and keeping track of breed types Understanding purebred genetics and genotype characteristics Finding and selecting the right stud dog and brood bitch Prenatal care, whelping, and raising puppies Running a successful dog breeding business--including tips on budgeting, taxes, registration, charting, planning litters, transactions, sales contracts, and more Breeding puppies involves many responsibilities, but it can also be one of the most enjoyable and rewarding experiences of your life. Make sure that it is--order a copy of Breeding Dogs For Dummies today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764508725
• ISBN13: 9780764508721
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Breeding Dogs For Dummies

Great starter book. Picked up a few pointers that helped me understand the next book which was definitely NOT a primer. Plus this book was easy to bookmark for future reference. Would recommend this title to anyone who is just getting started and also has a mentor to refer to.

Excellent book..Breeding Dogs for Dummies

This book has a lot of very good information. It is very well put together, and the author has a sence of humor.

Breeding shouldn't be left to Dummies!

I don't think this book will encourage people to breed their dogs. On the contrary, I think it will discourage many people, once they learn how much time and effort it takes to properly raise a litter. Once all the people who wanted to breed based on a flight of fancy or stupid reasons (i.e. I want my kids to see the miracle of birth) have been weeded out, the people left are ones who want to breed dogs because they want to improve the breed. And, might I add, there aren't too many of these people. I found this book well-written and helpful. It's a useful guide for someone who is seriously considering breeding, people who need a reality check of how much work it takes to raise a litter, and people who need immediate help on raising a litter.

There are many reason for wanting to know about breeding

My roomate recently rescued a pregant female dog and was literally unable to find a *single* book on dog reproduction in our strongly Animal Rights influenced community library so we bought this book. Might it ever occur to the writer of review 2 that there might be Humane reasons other than making money for wanting a book on dog breeding? Should the rescuers of pregnant animals be prevented from reading books that will tell them how to take care of their charges, safely deliver a litter, and care for the puppies afterwards? There are a lot of abandoned pregnant dogs needing new homes and thank goodness we are still allowed access to materials ( though we had to pay, the library was loaded with "adopt a dog" material, which we had *already* done and not a single book on how to help our adopted pregnant dog! )This is a very good, detailed, informative book, and very HELPFUL. If we had listened to Reviewer 2's advice and not bought this book, we might have made mistakes in caring for our furry refugee, and what's humane about that? Censorship is an attempt to control access to information. Censorship can hurt.

Only for those who want to breed top dogs

Beauchamp, a highly successful breeder and judge, makes very sure your motives are right for breeding top class dogs and makes no bones (pun not intended!) about discouraging anyone who thinks they can do this for profit. Takes you step by step through finding the right mentor and selecting the best possible stock to establish a bloodline that will produce typey, healthy and mentally sound puppies. He makes genetics really easy to understand and how important they are in developing a breeding program. I show my own dogs now and I'm not actually a beginner but far from achieving the goals I've set. This book will be kept handy for a lot of years to come I'm sure!I think what is especially responsible about this book is that it not only cautions against breeding without making sure suitable homes are waiting but gives some great tips on how to go about doing it.