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So you want to breed

So you want to breed, and your dog passes conformation, temperament, health, genetic testing. First you have to find a compatible / non related Stud, with all the same background testing as your female, i.e. conformation, temperament, health, genetic testing and good non related pedigree.

The general goal, when you breed, would be to better the breed. That is the MAIN reason to breed.

Breeding IS not as EASY as it looks. Lack of experience can risk the life of your Dam. Having puppies, so your Children can witness the miracle of birth, sometimes takes a twist....... Be Prepared, and ask yourself about how you will handle things, when things go wrong? Is it worth it? Most Whelpings do not follow the text instructions, most whelpings require experience. Also, There is no money in breeding, it is a Hobby and usually costs money to do it right.

Many unexpected costs, can break your bank, you need to have funds set aside, in case you have trouble while pregnant and whelping. 25% of births, have a $1000 Vet bill for a middle of the night c-section, Then fading puppies, can cost thousands of dollars to save, your puppies can get many virus' from mild coccidia, Giardia, to a more serious Parvo. Your Dam could have no milk, or too much and get mastitis. Your dam could hemorrhage. This list goes on.

Photo of SeanTiago Puppy birth -- Captured and submitted by MistyTrails Havanese

Whelping Puppies

Courtesy of MistyTrails Havanese

So you want to breed

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To Breed or Not To Breed?

Reproduction: (The Heat Cycle) - Signs of Heat

Breeding - Tie

Pregnancy Guide PRE-Natal Care

Pregnant Dams

Whelping

Whelping Kit

First and Second Stage of Labor

Third Stage of Labor

Sometimes things do not go as planned

C-Sections

Dam Day 62

PostPartum

Birth to 3 weeks

Week 4

Week 5

Week 6

6 to 7.5 Weeks

8 Weeks

8 to 12 Weeks

Whelping Pictures

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