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http://www.puppyculture.com/shape-shifting-genes.html Not just for breeders any dog fancier can glean some information here http://www.puppyculture.com/shape-shifting-genes.html |
GREAT information Gail!! I love any research that validates some of the "crazy Yorkie lady" things I do with my mommas and babies! I agree with what the author states, that this is a lot of information long time breeders already know and practice.....my family thinks I am completely nuts when I whelp isolated, in a quiet room, with soft music, dimmed lights, and carressing and stroking and loving on my mommas during whelping.....Thanks for this article...I think it is a series? I am really enjoying the information given and feel validated with my breeding program activities! |
I hope so too, that this is a series. What I found most interesting, but not talked about a lot is the male sire.... I've always wondered if the (mating) was difficult on the sire and or the dam, how that might impact the pups. But it just re-inforces how important the temperament match is, ie sires' matched to the dams'. I think a male with a, let us say borderline temperament, is mayhap less important than a female with a borderline temperament, but still that sire has to be very carefully bred. As a large dog breeder temperament is very key, maybe even to structure and health.. But just how important to passing on key temperament qualities is maintaining a good temperament in a dog over the breeding life-time of the dog? Another important emphasis is how important young puppy rearing is. A topic I would hazard a guess most BRBers, and certainly commercial kennels have little knowledge about. |
I'm not a breeder, but that was an interesting article. I also noticed that the author confirmed why the 12 week rule is so important, which kinda surprised me since she was a breeder of bull terriers, not dogs in the toy group. Bigger dogs usually leave mom earlier (as soon as 6 weeks old in many cases), from what I have seen. |
I loved this article. It added another dimension to the nature vs. nurture argument. I'm all for nurturing, whether they are pups or people. I believe additional love, attention, and care makes a big difference in the lives we touch. Thanks for sharing this. |
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