Breeding Better Dogs Canine Breeding Management

by Sponenberg, D. Phillip; Cecere, Julie T.

• ISBN13: 9781789182460
• ISBN10: 1789182468
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-12-15
• Publisher: 5m Books

Summary

Breeding Better Dogs: Canine Breeding Management 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 - details of managing dogs that are used for breeding - details of mating dogs, managing pregnancies and whelping This book is an excellent resource for 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.

Author Biography

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). 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.

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