Congratulations! read the paper as I folded it and placed it in my Adoption Bag. I lumbered out to the car with my papers, bag of goodies and my new family member wagging her tail and ready to leap into my car. We had just adopted a new dog from the

If you are looking for a Chow Chow puppy, here are some tips for choosing a good breeder. Pure breed Chow Chows are wonderful dogs to own. They are clean, cute, and loving. But they can also be stubborn, protective and sometimes aggressive. Some Chow

During my many years working in veterinary medicine, I couldnt begin to count the number of times I handled upset owners whose dogs were bleeding. Others would tell me they thought their dog was menstruating. In a way, they werent that far off. What

Raising a litter of puppies can be a tremendously fun and rewarding project, but also one that requires a great commitment of time and patience. Before you undertake the process of raising a litter of puppies you must ask yourself if you have the tim

The companionship of a beautiful and intelligent dog can be a priceless gift. Sharing in the experience of procreation with your special female pet can also be a bond building experience for a dog breeder. TO BREED OR NOT TO BREED Professional dog br

The first thing to consider when breeding your dog is to ask yourself why you are doing so. These are some of the common reasons heard in a veterinary clinic: It is a purebred and I want to make some money - Dont hold your breath on this one. So ofte

Your dog is giving birth in the middle of the night. Regardless of whether it was a planned pregnancy or the result of a neighborhood traveling salesman, the mother and puppies deserve the best care possible. To start off, make sure the mother is in

This article is based upon the assumption your dogs pregnancy was planned. If so, you know the actual dates of breeding and calculate the due date accordingly. The normal gestation period for a dog is 63 days. This time period can be from the first o