Description

Description

Breeding Better Dogs: 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.

If you are interested in our breeding books, please also check out:

• Managing Breeds for a Better Future 3rd Edition
• Practical Color Genetics for Livestock Breeders

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

1. Breeding Dogs
2. Genetic Tools for Breeders
3. Dog Evaluation
4. Managing Genetic Traits
5. Maintain a Breed or a Bloodline
6. General Health Management
7. Management of the Male Dog
8. Management of the Female
9. Management of Mating
10. Management of Pregnancy
11. Whelping
12. Management through Three Weeks