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Cat Penis: Five Questions and Answers Concerning Cat Breeding and Neutering
Cats
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
Dog Labour Temperature Celsius: Breeding from your dog - The first stages of labour
Dogs
Breeding
Education & Training

Dog Labour Temperature Celsius: Breeding from your dog - The first stages of labour

So, are you all ready for the big day? Your whelping box is ready, the bitch is comfortable, all of your kit is prepared and to hand and you...Read more
Puppy Umbilical Cord: Breeding from your dog - Delivering the puppies
Dogs
Breeding
Education & Training

Puppy Umbilical Cord: Breeding from your dog - Delivering the puppies

Once your bitch is in labour and begins delivering the puppies, here's what you need to do. Get a routine going As each puppy is delivered, ...Read more
Coi Dog: The coefficient of inbreeding in pedigree dogs, and why it matters
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety

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?
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety

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
Dogs
Breeding
Breed Facts
Health & Safety

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
Dogs
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
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety

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
Dogs
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
How Many Litters Can a Dog Have Legally Uk? What licensed dog breeders must do to legally advertise their litters
Dogs
Breeding
Breed Facts

How Many Litters Can a Dog Have Legally Uk? What licensed dog breeders must do to legally advertise their litters

*Updated on the 21st June 2018 The Animal Welfare Act (2006) in England is about to undergo some fairly dramatic changes, to tighten up the ...Read more
The history and breeding challenges of the uncommon Snowshoe cat
Cats
Breeding
Breed Facts

The history and breeding challenges of the uncommon Snowshoe cat

The Snowshoe cat is classed as a rare breed, which originated in the USA during the 1960’s. The first Snowshoes to be bred came about by mis...Read more
What puppy and kitten buyers and breeders need to know about Lucy’s Law
Breeding
Breed Facts

What puppy and kitten buyers and breeders need to know about Lucy’s Law

From 6th April 2020 onwards, a new law will come into being in the UK that forbids the third-party sales of puppies and kittens under the ag...Read more
Can a Dog Give Premature Birth to One Pup and Carry the Rest?
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety

Can a Dog Give Premature Birth to One Pup and Carry the Rest?

If you are expecting a litter of puppies from your bitch or are planning to breed from your own dog, for the vast majority of healthy adult ...Read more
Puppy Stuck in Birth Canal
Dogs
Breeding
Education & Training

Puppy Stuck in Birth Canal

Dogs generally deliver their entire litter without incident, and rarely run into difficulties or need assistance. However, it's important to...Read more
Can you Vaccinate a Pregnant Dog?
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety

Can you Vaccinate a Pregnant Dog?

If your dog is pregnant, a great deal of the health and immune status of her puppies in the weeks immediately following the birth will depen...Read more
Dog Mucus Plug: 8 signs of labour in dogs (and how to support your dam)
Dogs
Health
Breeding
Health & Safety
Life As A Pet Parent

Dog Mucus Plug: 8 signs of labour in dogs (and how to support your dam)

Your girl is pregnant, puppies are coming soon….and now you may be panicking. How will you know she is starting to give birth? What will she...Read more
When do cats come into heat? Do cats have a breeding season?
Cats
General
Breeding

When do cats come into heat? Do cats have a breeding season?

If you intend to breed from your cat or have a cat that hasn’t been spayed or neutered, it is important to understand cat heat cycles, and w...Read more
A short guide to mating for successful dog breeding
Dogs
Breeding
Breed Facts

A short guide to mating for successful dog breeding

If you own a good quality pedigree dog and have the desire to breed from them, you should think very carefully before going ahead. There are...Read more
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