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Dog breeding is not just a science experiment to simply take on with no consideration to the consequences. To breed a dog, it's important to understand the art that lies within the whole process. It's important to select the correct breed of dog and do thorough research on its physiology, lifestyle and needs. Not having sufficient knowledge is a direct path towards mistakes and frustrations in the future, for both man and animal. Fortunately, information is readily available in pet books and websites, including supplies for dog breeding.
If you intend to breed pedigrees, you need to get a breeder preferably with certification of its pure breed. The dog's health is first and foremost of importance. One prone to ailments or is malnourished may not be a suitable candidate. Select an animal with good temperament to make the process more enjoyable to both owner and pet. Selecting a good stud dog also produces a good litter. Once you make careful observation of her heat cycles, select the best days for her date with the stud dog. There are supplies for dog breeders to perform ovulation tests as well as perform artificial inseminations if nature's way doesn't work.
Use a pregnancy test kit to confirm your dog's pregnancy. Once confirmed, take good care of her diet. If need be, add extra vitamins and nutrition by including some supplements into her food. As the delivery date approaches, take her temperature and keep a log in order to determine the due date. Ensure you have the necessary whelping supplies to deliver the litter. Ask someone with prior experience to help you if you don't feel confident in handling on your own. Inform your vet to be on standby for added assurance.
Post-delivery care is also imperative to ensure the mother recovers well enough to care for her litter. If the mother's milk is insufficient or the pups have problems digesting it, check with your vet on milk replacers.
Although it's hard work, the overall experience of dog breeding, bringing a new life into the world, is certainly a rewarding one.
