Nominated for Excellence in Books by the Dogs Writers Association of America (DWAA).
NEW UPDATED 2nd Edition is now available!
Record keeping for dog breeders just got easier with this beautiful award-nominated record-keeping book packed with puppy whelping records, newborn puppy care tips, and mom care. Available in paperback and hardcover! Beautifully written and well-illustrated.
"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.
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 10 litters, was designed with that in mind. If you're looking for a personal and well-organized journal to help you stay on track and achieve your dog breeding goals, this dog record book is for you! NEW in this 2nd edition: more practical whelping and puppy care tips to support your dog breeding journey.
Part 1: Preparations: The book begins with practical tips and guidance on whelping and raising a litter and includes:
- Whelping equipment checklist
- Care tips for the mother
- Care tips for puppies
- Puppyhood stages and socialization
- Healthy vs. sickly pup chart, and more.
Part 2: Your Litter Records: The main section of the book includes the following breeding charts for 10 litters:
- Sire and dam details and health testing
- Whelping, temperature, and puppy weight charts
- Supplemental feeding chart
- Deworming and puppy vaccination log
- Space to note puppy evaluations
- First vet visit chart
- New owner and puppy transfer information, and
- A photo memory page for your precious litter!
The back of the book includes:
- A detailed dog breeding resource section
- A dog parts vocabulary and diagram
- Space for your emergency contact numbers
- Additional note space for your dog breeder "to-do's&
