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Breeding Advice and Articles

Breedera is joining Pets4Homes: helping responsible breeders focus on what matters most
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Breedera is joining Pets4Homes: helping responsible breeders focus on what matters most

Pets4Homes has acquired Breedera, the UK-born app that helps responsible breeders stay organised and compliant while raising healthy, well-socialised pups....Read more
Step-by-step guide to socialising puppies to grooming
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Breeding

Step-by-step guide to socialising puppies to grooming

Learn 5 simple daily steps to prepare puppies for stress-free grooming and build their confidence for life. Essential tips for breeders....Read more
How to sell puppies safely and responsibly
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Breeding
Life As A Pet Parent

How to sell puppies safely and responsibly

Learn how to sell your puppies safely and find them the best possible homes....Read more
Responsible Dog Breeding: Guidelines for breeders and puppy buyers
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Breeding
Health & Safety
Life As A Pet Parent

Responsible Dog Breeding: Guidelines for breeders and puppy buyers

Discover 17 essential responsible breeding guidelines for healthy, happy dogs. Learn to breed responsibly or choose wisely when buying a puppy....Read more
Breeding Cats: Comprehensive Guide to Keeping a Stud Cat
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Breeding Cats: Comprehensive Guide to Keeping a Stud Cat

Explore a detailed guide to keeping a stud cat with best care, housing, and breeding tips for responsible UK breeders....Read more
Cat Breeding: A Complete Starting Guide
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Cat Breeding: A Complete Starting Guide

Discover 7 essential steps to start cat breeding responsibly, from stud selection to kitten care. Learn everything for healthy litters....Read more
Cat Breeding: Is it the Right Choice for You?
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Breeding

Cat Breeding: Is it the Right Choice for You?

Thinking about cat breeding? Discover key financial, health, and commitment factors to consider before breeding pedigree cats....Read more
What Happens If a Dog Gets Pregnant Too Young?
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Breeding
Health & Safety

What Happens If a Dog Gets Pregnant Too Young?

Spaying or neutering pet dogs is something that all owners should do as a matter of course as soon as the dog is old enough, unless you are ...Read more
German Shepherd Checks
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Breeding
Health & Safety

German Shepherd Checks

The German shepherd is one of the most popular large dog breeds in the UK – and they’re also the 9th most popular breed overall. However, th...Read more
The Importance of Good Breeding in Dalmatians
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Breeding
Life As A Pet Parent

The Importance of Good Breeding in Dalmatians

A well bred Dalmatian can only be described as a gentle character, but one that boasts a tremendous amount of energy and playfulness. They a...Read more
Inbreeding in Dogs - Problems, Benefits and Reasons
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Breeding
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Inbreeding in Dogs - Problems, Benefits and Reasons

The term 'inbreeding' refers to the mating of two dogs that are closely related to each other genetically, such as a mating of siblings or c...Read more
Cat Penis: Five Questions and Answers Concerning Cat Breeding and Neutering
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General
Breeding

Cat Penis: Five Questions and Answers Concerning Cat Breeding and Neutering

Not many people breed from their cats, unless they own pedigree cats. But they often have questions about breeding, mating, neutering cats, ...Read more
Coi Dog: The coefficient of inbreeding in pedigree dogs, and why it matters
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Breeding
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Coi Dog: The coefficient of inbreeding in pedigree dogs, and why it matters

The rather mathematical sounding term “coefficient of inbreeding” or COI, is the term for an equation or formula used to determine how many ...Read more
What might cause a pregnant dog to miscarry?
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What might cause a pregnant dog to miscarry?

Making the decision to breed from your dog is not a choice to undertake lightly, and as well as thinking very hard about the decision itself...Read more
How to find a good stud dog for breeding
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How to find a good stud dog for breeding

Finding a good stud dog takes lots of time, research and investigation. The importance of a good match and of choosing the right mate is hug...Read more
Dog Breeding: Best Time to Breed in Heat Cycle
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Breeding

Dog Breeding: Best Time to Breed in Heat Cycle

Planning to breed your dog? Learn about the optimal time to breed during a dog's heat cycle, signs of estrus, and responsible breeding practices....Read more
How to use a whelping box for your pregnant dog
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Breeding
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How to use a whelping box for your pregnant dog

Whelping boxes are often preferred by experts and professional dog breeders to provide a safe, enclosed space to allow a pregnant dog to del...Read more
Dog Breeding License: A Guide
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Breeding
Life As A Pet Parent

Dog Breeding License: A Guide

Want to know how to become a licensed dog breeder in the UK? This guide covers everything from licensing requirements and dog breeding licenses....Read more