Table of Contents

Introduction. Part I: Should You Be a Dog Breeder? Chapter 1: Passing the Responsible Dog Breeder Test. Chapter 2: Important Stuff You Need to Know. Chapter 3: Choosing the Right Breed for You. Part II: Understanding Purebred Dogs. Chapter 4: The Origin and Development of Dog Breeds. Chapter 5: Categories and General Characteristics of the Breeds. Part III: Breeding Stock. Chapter 6: Selecting Your Breeding Stock. Chapter 7: Keeping Track of Type. Part IV: Getting Your Breeding Program Started. Chapter 8: Establishing a Breeding Program. Chapter 9: Bare Bones Genetics. Chapter 10: Recording Genotype Characteristics. Chapter 11: The Brood Bitch. Chapter 12: The Stud Dog. Chapter 13: Putting the Act Together. Part V: Prenatal Care, Whelping, and Raising Puppies. Chapter 14: The Wonders of Pregnancy. Chapter 15: Whelping the Litter. Chapter 16: Growth and Development of Puppies. Part VI: Business or Pleasure? Chapter 17: No Bizness Like Dog Bizness. Chapter 18: Getting Down to Brass Tax. Chapter 19: Conducting Transactions. Part VII: The Part of Tens. Chapter 20: Ten Characteristics of a Good Breeder. Chapter 21: Ten Tips to Help You Breed Better Dogs. Chapter 22: Ten Signs You're a Responsible Breeder. Appendix A: Resources. Appendix B: Glossary Plus. Index. Book Registration Information.

About the Author

Richard Beauchamp is a respected breeder and prominent dog show judge. He has been involved in breeding, training, and showing purebred dogs for most of his life.