The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog

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Summary: Keep it Forever
Review: I keep this book on hand before an actual breeding and all the way until my pups go to their forever homes. I find that I'm always referencing it wether I've got a litter on the way or not. It's an excellent book.

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Summary: The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog
Review: This book contained 100 pages of manuscript on whelping and breeding and care of neonates by Terri Shumsky. People who can no longer get this book should check out Terri Shumsky's HOW TO BUY AND RAISE A GOOD HEALTHY DOG, which contains all the same information given to Ann Seranne PLUS lots more.
Here's what Boxer Review said about Terri Shumsky's book.
The Book Shelf

How to Buy and Raise a Good Healthy Dog is mostly about breeding and
raising a dog. It contains one chapter on the buying of a dog, one chapter on general
health care (covering about 65 pages) and three appendixes on genetics, food and
nutrition and microchips.

"This is another Doral publication which was written by breeder and judge Terri Shumsky. The illustrations are effective particularly in regard to the birthing process. As a matter of fact, the information given in the "Having Puppies" chapter is exceptional and useful for both the novice and experienced breeder. I think that the information on general health care is quite sufficient for most dog owners. Other books which have been reviewed in this column (The Merck Veterinary Manual,Hands-On Dog Care, The Purina Encyclopedia of Dog Care and the Five Minute Veterinary Ready Reference) are perhaps too extensive for most health questions. Shumsky's book fills a niche of providing just about enough information."

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Summary: The Joy of Breeding your Own Show dog by Anne Seranne&Smith
Review: This is by far the best book I've read on breeding. A very easy read and a plethora of information for breeders. Well worth the money.

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Summary: Fabulous Book!
Review: This is one of the best books out there for anyone considering breeding show dogs. Great details on how to study pedigrees and how to best develop your own line. Has become hard to find, but is well worth the money if you can locate a copy.

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Summary: Fabulous Book!
Review: This is one of the best books out there for anyone considering breeding show dogs. Great details on how to study pedigrees and how to best develop your own line. Has become hard to find, but is well worth the money if you can locate a copy.

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Summary: The Joy of Breeding Your Own Show Dog
Review: This is the best book around for people with toy and small breeds. It was given to me when my first champion Bichon was about to be bred. I have used it with every litter for the past 20yrs. If you can find it, get it. It will be of great help.

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Summary: The "Bible" of dog breeding, whelping and raising puppies
Review: Whether you are a long time breeder or a novice, this book is a must. I have been breeding Yorkies since the late seventies and Maltese since the early ninties and I still refer to this book during each litter. This book provides easy to understand instructions along with pictures and graphics for breeding, the whelping process, and care of the pups afterwards including tube feeding if necessary. It details the warning signs of a failing pup so that you can take proactive action. Don't let the title scare you into thinking that this book is not for you. If you are currently breeding or if you are planning on breeding in the future, this is the only book on the subject that you will ever need. Amen.

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Summary: The ideal book for novices and veterans.
Review: Whether you are just about to acquire your first show dog, or awaiting the birth of your first litter, this book is a MUST HAVE for your bookshelf. Full of sound advice and helpful suggestions, this book takes the reader from buying their first show prospect, to grading your first litter of puppies. The author is quick to point out that breeding dogs is not for the person looking to make a quick buck, but for the serious lover of their chosen breed. She feels (as I do) dogs that can't make the grade in the show/performance ring should not be bred. The chapters on genetics is easily understood and simply written. I would not think of breeding another litter without this book at my side! S. Finn Destiny Scotties