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BamaFan121s · 12-31-2007, 09:51 AM

The most important advice I can give is to not try to learn and attempt this on your own. You can read and study up until you are blue in the face, but it will not prepare you like actual hands on experience and guidance by someone who's already 'been there.' Have them both examined by an experienced, respected breeder at the very least to make sure that they are quality specimens of the breed that even should be bred--that is just as important as a clean bill of health. That kind of evaluation and ability to spot quality will not come to the untrained eye.
Find a mentor to guide you though this learning process--the breeder you got your babies from, get a recommendation from a local kennel club or from your vet.
Also, make sure that you know the lines of your dogs backward and forward--there are many dogs that will contribute to the pups you produce, not just the dam and sire that you have.

There are load of good site and books that can give you some good information:
debbiejensen.com

I HIGHLY recommend "Control of Canine Genetic Disease" by George Padgett. It is a WONDERFUL guide to understanding canine genetics.
Some others to check out are:
"Breeding a Litter" by Beth Harris
"Another Piece of the Puzzle" by Pat Hastings
"Dog Breeding: Theory and Practice" by Frank Jackson

12-31-2007, 09:51 AM	#3
BamaFan121s Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 11,432	The most important advice I can give is to not try to learn and attempt this on your own. You can read and study up until you are blue in the face, but it will not prepare you like actual hands on experience and guidance by someone who's already 'been there.' Have them both examined by an experienced, respected breeder at the very least to make sure that they are quality specimens of the breed that even should be bred--that is just as important as a clean bill of health. That kind of evaluation and ability to spot quality will not come to the untrained eye. Find a mentor to guide you though this learning process--the breeder you got your babies from, get a recommendation from a local kennel club or from your vet. Also, make sure that you know the lines of your dogs backward and forward--there are many dogs that will contribute to the pups you produce, not just the dam and sire that you have. There are load of good site and books that can give you some good information: debbiejensen.com I HIGHLY recommend "Control of Canine Genetic Disease" by George Padgett. It is a WONDERFUL guide to understanding canine genetics. Some others to check out are: "Breeding a Litter" by Beth Harris "Another Piece of the Puzzle" by Pat Hastings "Dog Breeding: Theory and Practice" by Frank Jackson Last edited by BamaFan121s; 12-31-2007 at 09:53 AM.