If you own a female dog (also known as bitch) and would like to breed from her, how do you go about finding a suitable stud dog to mate her with that has all the good qualities that you’re looking for...
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If you’re breeding dogs for the first time, and haven’t seen them mate before, you may have questions about what happens, why they become ‘tied’, how long they stay joined together and how you can kno...
Guidance on how to safely plan and manage dog mating, from fertility timing and health screening to the natural “tie” during mating. Dog mating Find out how dogs mate, why they become ‘tied’, how long...
If you’re thinking of breeding, either from your male (sire) or female dog (dam), for the first time, then, before you decide to mate them, there are some important considerations you need to think ab...
Details about the disease Degenerative encephalopathy is a neurological disorder and is characterised by degeneration of the part of the brain that is important for controlling movement and some aspec...
Choosing to have a litter of puppies is a big commitment and an enormous responsibility. If it’s not done correctly, it can affect your dog or their puppies for the whole of their lives, so it’s impor...
Details about the disease AON is an inherited neurological disorder characterised by a weakness in the hind limbs, eventually leading to weakness in the front limbs. Neurological signs of this conditi...
What is elbow dysplasia? Elbow dysplasia is a complex inherited condition where the elbow joint does not develop correctly. As a dog gets older, the joint undergoes wear and tear and deteriorates, lea...
If you own a bitch (female dog) that hasn’t been neutered, it’s important to understand when your dog is likely to have her first season, how often they happen, what to expect and symptoms to keep an ...
Details about the disease This condition leads to increased activity of the parathyroid glands (small glands in the neck), a gland which is important in the regulation of calcium and phosphorus in the...