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Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats Alex Gough Wiley-Blackwell; 2nd Edition (25 Jun 2010) ISBN-10: 1405180781 ISBN-13: 978-1405180788 This is an interesting reference book for people who see dogs or cats from a lot of different breeds. If you just want to know about a particular breed, you are better off getting it from the library, rather than buying it. It covers medical problems for most dog breeds, though not all breeds are covered. You will need to supplement this book with online research if you plan to become a breeder specialising in one or two breeds, because books like this can become dated very quickly. There is less on cats than dogs, partly because there are fewer cat breeds, and, as with dog breeds, not all cat breeds are listed. How useful this book is, then depends on what you want it for, and it does need to be supplemented by other sources. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	The Complete Book of Dog Breeding Dan Rice Barron's Educational Series Inc.,U.S.; 2 edition (1 Dec 2008) ISBN-10: 0764138871 ISBN-13: 978-0764138874 This is a very popular and accessible guide to breeding, especially suitable for first-timers. It is quite comprehensive, covering topics, such as your responsibilities as a breeder, how to choose the dogs you breed from, surveys of inherited canine health problems, and the care of bitches, whelping, and possible problems, and care of of the pups when they are born. There is also help with nutrition for both bitches and pups. You will probably need something a little more in-depth if you plan to breed from dogs on a regular basis, but this is an excellent introduction to the topic. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Book of the Bitch J.M. Evans Ringpress Books Ltd; New edition (Oct 1997) ISBN-10: 9781860540233 ISBN-13: 978-1860540233 ASIN: 1860540236 This is an exceptionally useful book for anyone with a bitch, though it is more useful if you have an entire bitch and want to breed from her. It deals with all aspects of caring for bitches, and what to expect during seasons, as well as providing help for people who are breeding from their bitch. It is very clearly written, and easy to understand, which is important if you are a first-time breeder. The Book of the Bitch is a classic, and deservedly popular. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Puppy Intensive Care: A Breeder's Guide to Care of Newborn Puppies M S Harris Dogwise; Pap/DVD edition (1 Aug 2010) ISBN-10: 9781929242245 ISBN-13: 978-1929242245 ASIN: 1929242247 ´Puppy Intensive Care' is quite pricey for such a short book, but is well worth the money if you plan on breeding more than one litter, because of the wealth of information which it provides. This book can help to save pups' lives if anything out of the ordinary happens, so can pay for itself very quickly. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Kennel Design: The Essential Guide to Creating Your Perfect Kennels David Key (Author), Gwen Bailey (Author), Kay Key (ed David Key Kennel and Cattery Design (31 Mar 2008) ISBN-10: 0953800229 ISBN-13: 978-0953800223 Probably the best book around for anyone planning on modernising their kennels, or building new kennels. It is very well illustrated, and has clear instructions. David Key is highly experienced at designing and building kennels. Gwen Bailey is well known for her writing on dog training and behaviour, and for her work in rescue. The book includes case studies from around the world, including the Dogs Trust, San Francisco SPCA, and Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. The book both focuses on practical build and design issues, and on welfare, and is useful for people who board dogs, as well as breeders, and people who work in rescue. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	How to Start and Run a Petsitting Business: A Step-by Step Guide to Setting Up a Successful Enterprise in This Rapidly Expanding Market Fiona Mackenzie How To Books Ltd (17 Oct 2008) ISBN-10: 1845282892 ISBN-13: 978-1845282899 Many people would like to work with dogs, but are not sure where to start. One of the most accessible ways to earning a living with dogs is to become a petsitter or a dog walker. You need expertise with the kinds of dogs you look after, common sense, and respect for the owner's wishes. This book gives a lot of help for anyone wanting to be a petsitter or dog walker on a regular basis. There's advice on a range of topics, such as advertising, sample contracts, and pet first aid. There are also accounts of what might go wrong, including some funny anecdotes. The book is clearly written, and an enjoyable read even if you decide pet sitting is not for you. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Control of Canine Genetic Diseases George Padgett Hungry Minds Inc ISBN: 0876050046 A very useful book for anyone who wants to breed from their dog and cares about producing healthy pups. It is geared to the US market, but the practical advice given is helpful for UK breeders as well. Padgett provides a clear explanation of how diseases can be inherited, and how to analyse pedigrees, without overwhelming you in theory. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	The Genetics of the Dog A. Ruvinksy, J. Sampson Cabi Publishing ISBN: 0851995209 This is a book for people with a particular interest in dog genetics, either as breeders, or because they are more generally interested genetic issues relating to dogs. It's quite technical and expensive and is very thorough - not a book for most pet owners! There are nineteen articles which examine different aspects of canine genetics, such as origins of dogs, the impact of domestication, and genetic issues relating to disease and behaviour. The book is as up to date as is possible in a fast changing field, since it came out in 2001. It's a key text for students of canine genetics. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Practical Dog Breeding [Paperback] David Brian Plummer Tideline Publications Promotions (29 Jan 2008) ISBN-10: 1906486263 ISBN-13: 978-1906486266 An excellent introduction to dog breeding, and more up-to-date than Grossman's book. This is a very helpful book, but still doesn't give enough information for a would-be breeder, who, at the very least, should scan George Padgett's work on genetic diseases. Even so, this is well-written, and designed to give would-be breeders more confidence in choosing the right parents, and tackling the problems most likely to crop up. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Dog Breeding: The Theory & Practice Frank Jackson The Crowood Press ISBN: 1861263287 This is an up-to-date guide to breeding dogs which gives a bit more detail than Plummer's and Grossman's works. There's a good discussion of genetics, and help with the practical aspects of breeding and whelping. Again, would-be breeders need a thorough understanding of genetics, and this work alone is not enough to equip would-be breeders for selecting the best dogs to breed from, though it does a pretty good job of explaining the basics. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	The Whelping and Rearing of Puppies Muriel Lee TFH Publications ISBN: 0793804973 Muriel Lee has written an extremely helpful book for anyone with a pregnant bitch or very young pups. It's very clearly written, with good illustrations, and emphasises the enjoyable aspects of whelping and raising pups, as well as giving help with the most common problems that owners are likely to encounter. It's well worth investing in this book if your bitch is pregnant, and it is probably the best such guide around for novices. Anyone planning on mating a bitch does need more information, since the strength of this book is in its advice on what to do once the bitch has been mated. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Running Your Own Boarding Kennels: The Complete Guide to Kennel and Cattery Management [Paperback] David Cavill (Author Kogan Page; 4 edition (3 July 2008) ISBN-10: 0749453303 ISBN-13: 978-0749453305 This is an excellent introductory guide for people planning on setting up a boarding kennels, both because of the practical help it offers, and the discussion of the ethical issues involved. It is up-to-date and clearly written. There are very many issues to think about if you want to set up a boarding kennels, and this book helps owners to be realistic about the pitfalls involved, and gives advice on tackling any problems that may arise. Top of page
Click on the cover above to go to this book at Amazon.co.uk	Kennels and Kenneling: A Guide for Hobbyists and Professionals Joel Mcmains Howell Books ISBN: 1582451516 There is a lot of help with the practical aspects of setting up a kennels, including designing and building the facilities, as well as managing them. There is also a good discussion of the ethical issues involved, and readers are deterred from venturing into kennels purely as a business, without thinking of the ethics involved. This is a very helpful book for novices, and for people already in the business. It is geared to a US audience, so readers need to supplement this book with up-to-date knowledge of the relevant UK or European regulations, but most of the content is relevant outside the US. Top of page