Breeding Working Dogs

If you are fortunate enough to own a good working bitch and wish to breed from her, experienced working dog breeder Michael Brander has written this book for you. He guides the novice step-by-step through the basic procedures for rearing a litter of sound working pups. He gives first-hand advice on assessing your bitch's suitability, choosing the potential sire, arranging the mating and, if all goes according to plan, care of the pregnant bitch. In readiness for the birth, the author runs through the preparations for whelping and gives reassuring advice on what to expect and how to cope with the arrival of the puppies. Aftercare of the bitch and her pups is included, and there are helpful notes on how to go about selling puppies to good homes. First-time breeders will find this book particularly helpful. AUTHOR: Michael Brander is a professional author and now trains and breeds dogs for his own pleasure. Michael has shot over, bred and trained his own pointer-retrievers for over forty years and is the Kennel Club's Senior Hunt, Point oRetrieve Field Trial Judge. His Dunpender strain has been the foundation of many well-known kennels in the UK and overseas. He is the author of Training the Pointer-Retriever Gundog Colour throughout