Breeding a Show Dog

Think you’d like to breed from your dog? Maybe you think your dog is really special and would like to produce more like her? Or perhaps you’ve had...

Responsibility for a puppy does not end when you sell it. You are responsible for this dog for as long as it lives. Keep in touch with your puppy...

Your bitch plays a very important part in your future as an exhibitor and breeder. She must be registered with the Kennel Club otherwise you will not...

Unfortunately, many pedigree dogs are prone to a range of hereditary diseases and defects and a good breeder should only ever breed from dogs that...

DNA profiling is now available to dogs owners just as it is for human beings. We will be able to identify parentage of puppies and also use profiling...

Anyone who purchases a puppy be it a pure breed dog with a pedigree or a cross breed from a rescue centre needs to know that the puppy is healthy...

There are usually lots of people only too keen to buy a sweet fluffy puppy. However you want your puppies to go to homes they will be happy in and...

The stud dog is a very important part of a breeding programme. For most show enthusiasts with limited space it is wise to keep bitches and find a...

So you’ve decided to breed from your bitch, there are still some points to consider. How old is your dog? How many seasons has she had? She may...

Ask yourself why do you want to breed from your bitch? If it’s because you see pound signs flashing in front of your eyes, forget it! Any honest dog...