A Breeder's Companion: Record Keeping for Your Dogs' Litters

by Leila Grandemange

Overview

Nominated for Excellence in Books by the Dog Writers Association of America (2015), “the most recognized professional writing association devoted to dogs.”

Staying organized is an important part of being a responsible breeder. Wouldn't it be nice to have all the details of your litters recorded in one place to consult at a moment's notice? A Breeder's Companion, with space for 12 litters, was designed with that in mind. Here's what you will find inside: The book begins with useful information to help you prepare for and whelp a litter and includes a whelping equipment checklist, care tips for mother and pups, puppy development and socialization information, healthy pup vs sick pup chart, and a perpetual whelping chart. The main section of the book includes the following for each litter--sire and dam information; whelping, temperature, and weight charts; supplemental feeding charts; deworming and vaccination chart; space to note puppy evaluations; new owner information, and a photo memory page for your precious litter! The book ends with space to record Emergency Contact numbers and includes a Resource Page. Designed to help breeder's meet AKC requirements for record keeping.

Beautifully illustrated and well written.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780982685464
Publisher:	Sunnyville Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2015
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Leila Grandemange is the author of several charming books, an award-winning writer, and recipient of the AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Public Service Award. Leila describes herself as devoted to God and family, and slightly addicted to dogs! Learn more about Leila at www.leilagrandemange.com

Table of Contents

Here's a peek at what you will find inside: The book begins with useful information to help you prepare for and whelp a litter and includes a whelping equipment checklist, care tips for mother and pups, puppy development and socialization information, healthy pup vs sick pup chart, and a perpetual whelping chart. The main section of the book includes the following for each litter--sire and dam information; whelping, temperature, and weight charts; supplemental feeding charts; deworming and vaccination chart; space to note puppy evaluations; new owner information, and a photo memory page for your precious litter!

Editorial Reviews

"It gives me great pleasure to recommend Leila’s useful and comprehensive new book, A Breeder’s Companion. Everyone contemplating breeding and whelping litters should keep this trusty guide on hand." — W. Jean Dodds, DVM, Santa Monica, CA



"Leila Grandemange is absolutely right when she states that responsible breeders need to keep good records. This book should provide just the right vehicle for doing that!" — Patricia V. Trotter, author “Born To Win”



"A Breeder’s Companion is an invaluable resource for conscientious breeders, both new and experienced. The multiple record keeping chart and practical information will be a go-to resource each time you are blessed with a litter of puppies." —Jamie Adkins, DVM



"In A Breeder’s Companion, Leila Grandemange has put together an excellent handbook which will be of great assistance to both novice and experienced breeders alike. Step by step she goes through various stages of whelping a litter while providing charts to note the details. Having seen the benefits of recording our litters for over 35 years, I feel this is indeed a most useful and essential workbook for any dedicated breeder." —Dennis Homes, breeder-judge, author

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