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Dan Rice. The Complete Book of Dog Breeding
THE COMPLETE BOOK OF. DOG BREEDING
About the Author
Acknowledgments
Photo Credits
Cover Photos
Important Note
Contents
Chapter 1. Overview
Pet Stewardship
Overpopulation
Reasons for Breeding
Miracle of Birth
Economics
Dog Competitions
Learning About Dog Breeding
Owner Responsibility
Chapter 2. When to Breed. Seasonality of Heats
Possible Breeding Times
Estrous Cycle
Phases of the Estrous Cycle
Proestrus
Estrus
Ovulation
Embryonic Implantation
Breeding Time
Artificially Induced Estrus
Diestrus (Formerly Called Metestrus)
Anestrus
Interestrous Period
Age
Seasonality
Condition
Nutrition
Parasites
Obesity
Induced Estrus (Dormitory Effect)
Split Heats
Maturity
Male Puberty
Stud Dog Age
Chapter 3. Choosing and Conditioning Brood Stock
Temperament
Nutrition of Breeding Animals
Food Storage
Dog Foods
Dog Food Labels
Feeding Trials
Generic Brands
Protein Quality
Fats
Carbohydrates
Types of Food
Supplements
Homemade Diets
Health and Immune Status
Selecting a Suitable Male
Stud Fees and Contracts
Chapter 4. Potential Breeding Problems
Disease
Lack of Human Understanding
Stress
Shy Males
Breeding Records
Silent Heats
Cause
Solutions
Conformation Influences
Female Breeding Failures
Refusal
Size Difference
Physical Abnormalities
Acceptance Without Conception
Vaginal Cytology
When Cytology Is Not Enough
Ovarian Fragments
Injuries
Persistent Estrus
Hormonal Problems
Male Refusal or Inability to Breed
Physical Problems
Obstruction
Seif-tie
Conception Failure
Prostatic Disease
Pre-breeding Evaluation
Breed Faults
Congenital Diseases
DNA Testing and the Canine Health Information Center (CHIC) Registry
Infectious Diseases
Hyperplasia
History and Examination
Female Examination
Male Examination
Histories
Chapter 5. Breeding Process
Introducing the Mates
The Breeding Act
The Tie
Semen Composition
Duration of the Tie
Assisted Breeding
Post-breeding Examination
Artificial Insemination (A.I.)
Chapter 6. Pregnancy
Duration of Pregnancy
Variations
Whelping Date Estimation
Embryonic and Fetal Activity
Early Pregnancy Determination
Ultrasound Imaging
X-Ray Imaging
Pregnancy Test Kits
Other Test Kits
Fetal Resorption and Abortion
Hormonal Changes
Blood Cell Changes
Physical and Attitude Changes
Irritability
Exercise
Nesting
False Pregnancy (Pseudocyesis or Pseudopregnancy)
Kenneled Bitches
Pregnancy Nutrition
Energy Requirements
Percentage of Fat and Protein
Vitamin Supplementation
Calcium Supplements
Micro-nutrients’ Toxicity
Homemade Diets
Drugs During Pregnancy
Anesthesia
Other Drugs
Pregnancy Termination
Pyometra
Symptoms
Causes
Treatment
Chapter 7. Whelping
Too Much Help
Predicting Whelping Time
Imminent Whelping Signs
Body Temperature
Stage I Labor
Stage II Labor
Preparation for Whelping
Nesting and Whelping Box
Building a Whelping/Nesting Box
Whelping Supplies
The Delivery
Eating Placenta
Resumption of Labor
Normal Variations
Expected Duration of Whelping
Litter Size
When to Call for Help
Chapter 8. Dystocia (Difficult Birth)
Interruption of Labor
Maternal Causes for Dystocia
Uterine Inertia
Uterine Fatigue
Uterine Torsion
Fetal Dystocia
When to Call for Help
How to Recognize and Assist Dystocias
Resuscitating the Pup
Clamping the Cord
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Posterior Births
Breech Birth
When Whelping Is Finished
Environmental Temperatures
Chapter 9. Cesarean Section
Who Is Qualified to Perform a Cesarean?
Risk Factors
Anesthesia
When to Perform a Cesarean
Surgical Technique
Assisting with a Cesarean
Release from the Hospital
Aftercare of the Bitch and Puppies
Postsurgical Complications
Chapter 10. Lactation
Appetite Paradox
Lactation Nutrition
Normal Variations
Exercise
Caring for a New Mother
Grooming
Bathing
Caring for Mammary Abrasions
The Dam’s Weaning Diet
Monitoring the Puppies
Chapter 11. Post-whelping Problems of the Bitch
Hemorrhage
Prolapse
Vomiting and Diarrhea
Mastitis
Retained Placenta and Pups
Eclampsia
Signs
Treatment
Aftercare
Prevention
Metritis
Signs
Therapy
Effect on Puppies
Hyperplastic Nipples
Milk Duct Atresia
Chapter 12. Neonatal Puppy Care
Moving the Puppies
Considerations for the Dam
Puppy Identification. Colors and Numbers
Colored Yarn
Other Means of Identifying
Puppy Records
Puppy Examination
Weight
Temperature
Hypoglycemia
Eating Habits
Eyelids and Ear Canals
Drug Usage in Neonatal Puppies
Monstra (Developmental Anomalies)
Neonatal Death
Cannibalism
Colostrum
Causes of Neonatal Deaths
Fading Pup Syndrome
Rearing Orphan Puppies
Environment Control
Feeding
Stimulate Eliminations and Nursing
Dentition
Dewclaw Amputation, Tail Docking. Dewclaws
Tail Docking
Infections
Solid Food Introduction
Chapter 13. Weaning
Creep Feeding
How to Build
Emotional Maturity
Socialization
The Final Test
The Weaning Diet
Prospective Buyers
Interviewing Prospective Buyers
Physical Examinations and Vaccinations
Vaccinations
Antibody Production
Passive Immunity
Active Immunity
Vaccination Schedules
Booster Vaccinations
Core Vaccines
Non-Core Vaccines
Canine Distemper (CD)
Infectious Canine Hepatitis (CAV-2)
Leptospirosis (Lepto)
Parvovirus (Parvo)
Coronavirus (Corona)
Kennel Cough
Canine Influenza (Flu)
Rabies
Parasites. Intestinal Parasites
Heartworms
Skin Parasites
Ticks and Fleas
Records
Chapter 14. The Reproductive Life of Brood Bitches
Next Estrous Cycle
Uterine Infections
False Pregnancy
Mammary Tumors
Treatment
Spay Operations for Retired Bitches
Spaying Considerations
Spaying Young Bitches
Risks of Spaying
Spay Myths
Spaying Working Dogs
Very Early Spaying and Castration
The Reproductive Life of Stud Dogs
Chapter 15. Pedigrees, Registration, and Titles. Pedigrees
Registration
Indefinite Listing Privilege Program (ILP)
Open Foundation Stock (FSS)
AKC Groups
Miscellaneous Class
The United Kennel Club (UKC)
Litter Registration
Titles
References. Books
Web Sites
Glossary
Index
