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Trends in Cat Breeding
Cats
General
Breeding
Breed Facts

Trends in Cat Breeding

There is a huge variety of cat breeds these days. Not so long ago there were relatively few breeds – the well known Siamese, the fluffy Pers...Read more
Avoiding hereditary health problems when breeding pedigree dogs
Dogs
Breeding
Breed Facts

Avoiding hereditary health problems when breeding pedigree dogs

The UK is a nation of dog lovers, and while the cat is the most widely owned domestic pet, the dog comes in a very close second! While many ...Read more
Problems that can arise when breeding from a dam that is too young
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety

Problems that can arise when breeding from a dam that is 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
BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme for breeding stock and their litters
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety

BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme for breeding stock and their litters

Problems with the eyes and vision in general in dogs can come in many different types and presentations, but a great many such problems are ...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
Pre-breeding health tests for German shepherds
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety

Pre-breeding health tests for German shepherds

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 coefficient of inbreeding in pedigree dogs, and why it matters
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety

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
Why you should wait until your dog is at least two before breeding from her
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety

Why you should wait until your dog is at least two before breeding from her

If you are keen to have a litter from your bitch and are counting down the weeks until she is old enough to mate and carry a litter, make su...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
Breeding from your dog - Problems with whelping
Dogs
Breeding
Education & Training

Breeding from your dog - Problems with whelping

Dogs generally deliver their entire litter without incident, and rarely run into difficulties or need assistance. However, it's important to...Read more
Breeding from your dog - The first stages of labour
Dogs
Breeding
Education & Training

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
Breeding from your dog - Caring for the dam after the birth
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety

Breeding from your dog - Caring for the dam after the birth

When breeding from your dog, it's vital to make sure that your bitch is in perfect health before conception, and take care of her changing n...Read more
Breeding from your dog - Caring for the litter during their first two weeks of life
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety

Breeding from your dog - Caring for the litter during their first two weeks of life

Once your dam has delivered her puppies and all is well, the most stressful and potentially risky part of the procedure may be over but the ...Read more
Breeding from your dog - Delivering the puppies
Dogs
Breeding
Education & Training

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
Breeding from your dog - Development up to twelve weeks old
Dogs
Breeding
Education & Training

Breeding from your dog - Development up to twelve weeks old

During the first two weeks of your new puppies' lives, they will be growing on a daily basis and gaining as much as 15% of their bodyweight ...Read more
Responsible breeding for dog owners
Dogs
Breeding
Life As A Pet Parent

Responsible breeding for dog owners

The issue of whether or not you should breed from your dog is inextricably linked to the issue of spaying and neutering your pet. It is good...Read more
Responsible breeding - Some common-sense guidelines for both breeders and puppy buyers
Dogs
Breeding
Health & Safety
Life As A Pet Parent

Responsible breeding - Some common-sense guidelines for both breeders and puppy buyers

If you have a pedigree dog that you are considering breeding from or if you are in the market to buy a new pedigree puppy, it is easy to ass...Read more
Inbreeding and line breeding in cats - Why is it done?
Cats
Breeding
Breed Facts

Inbreeding and line breeding in cats - Why is it done?

Inbreeding is the word used to describe the cross-mating of two closely related cats, such as brother and sister. Many other cross-mating co...Read more
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