About The Book

Breeding Better Dogs: Genetics and Reproduction 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.

About The Authors

D. Phillip Sponenberg, DVM, PhD, is Professor Emeritus 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 Breeding Better Dogs (2023), Managing Breeds for a Better Future (2022) and Practical Color Genetics for Livestock Breeders (2021).

Product Details

  • Publisher: 5M Books (October 31, 2023)
  • Length: 224 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781789182460

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An amazing book with a wealth of information.

Dog breeding has become a huge problem. The authors of this book have made the science accessible to those wanting to breed or wanting to breeder healthier, more balanced dogs.

Highly recommend.

https://www.netgalley.com/book/306694/review/907445

– Sascha Odayar

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