Initial steps in dog breeding

• This is perhaps the most important dog breeding info to keep in mind: always choose a mate that will complement the weaknesses of your bitch. Remember the motto: “breeding to improve”.
• Choose a mate whose bloodline will strengthen the weaknesses of your bitch and enhance her good qualities.
• With the assistance of experience breeder or some other aid you should avoid a breeding mate of questionable temperament.
• Because dogs suffer from a lot of heredity defects, you should therefore ensure that you produce dogs that will not suffer from any of the known health defect associated to your breed.
• A successful dog breeder will pay attention to the genetics of the breeding mate since your prospective puppies’ temperament, soundness, looks, health, etc. is determined by the genetics of their forbears. How knowledgeable you are will determine the quality of the litter your bitch will produce.

Health checks prior to dog breeding

• High quality puppies are produced long before the parents mate and this is determined by the long term health care giving to both the stud and the bitch. These include but not limited to the following:
• Regular vet checks.
• Regular pre-breeding checks.
• Genetic screening.
• Proper nutrition and you should ensure that your bitch is not overweight prior to breeding.
• Make sure the bitch takes her vaccination regularly.
• Ensure that she is checked for parasites and treated if need be.
• A thorough physical examination by the vet about a month before breeding.

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