Backed up with many clear illustrations and tables, this book is essential reading for anyone considering breeding. Softcover Book of the Bitch: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Caring for Bitches First published in 1997, Book of the Bitch is now available in a new edition, providing thorough, in-depth coverage of every aspect of caring for and understanding the canine female. For those interested in breeding a litter, the procedure for whelping and puppy rearing is carefully explained, while detailed advice is given on how to recognise signs of sickness, and, in particular, those diseases to which bitches are prone. v=1659451073"}},{"id":407481614566,"handle":"seths-little-zoo","title":"Seth's Little Zoo","updated_at":"2024-01-29T10:20:09+00:00","body_html":"Everything you could need for your pet.

Apart from some out dated ideas about culling pups that aren’t up to breed standard this book is very informative on all aspects of breeding your dog. In this day and age of conflicting and unproven information online I love having this on the bookshelf where it talks with authority on all manner of topics. The thin cardboard envelope the book was posted in had ripped and Royal Mail had to put it in one of their plastic envelopes. has been debunked; for those who didn’t know, sorry to burst your bubble but you don’t make progress with a dog by bullying it into submission.In the book, I’d say 80% is with a mind to breeding, so it might be more of a read-it-donate-it purchase for new owners of bitches, but as a potential breeder it’s definitely a mandatory purchase.

Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce.

Written by experts, J M Evans, an internationally respected vet and Kay White, a journalist and author, this book is relevant to both the experienced breeder and the novice bitch owner. The book has up to date, modern information regarding whelping and pregnancy in dogs and I found it most useful while our dog was pregnant and during and after whelping.This expert-authored book caters to seasoned breeders, newcomers owning female dogs, and prospective dog owners, offering a comprehensive resource on all aspects of canine breeding and ownership.