Breeding of companion animals

A neutered male dog sits hopefully in the GSPCA waiting for a kind person to adopt him.

Continued

Today, we will have a closer look at one of the main actors in the drama of reproduction – the brood bitch (the potential mother). Next week, we’ll discuss the norms associated with a good stud dog (the potential father).

The brood bitch

Before you decide to breed your female, give careful consideration to the effort and expense which go into producing a litter of healthy and active puppies.  It can be both time consuming and expensive.  If you own a purebred dam, you should give consideration to her overall conformation,