RESOURCES TO HELP YOU MAKE INFORMED BREEDING DECISIONS. We support the right of responsible breeders to breed pets and also the breeding of other animals for food or other agricultural uses via accepted animal husbandry practices. Although some information may be specie specific (i.e., dog related) it is often relevant to other species also.Go here first if you have a dog: http://www.geocities.com/bluegracepwd/virtualbreeding.html SECTION 1:
What you need to know about genetics prior to breeding! SECTION 2:
Why spaying/neutering may be a better choice than breeding and information about the procedures. SECTION 3:
What you need to know about breeding if you still want to go through with it
after reading sections 1 & 2. 
SECTION 1: What you need to know about genetics prior to breeding! Canine Genetic Primer: http://www.siriusdog.com/primer.htm HP!* Genetic Testing - a guide for breeders: http://www.magma.ca/~kaitlin/dnatest.html Dogs can inherit more than pretty looks from Mom and Dad: http://www.canismajor.com/dog/genetic1.html Guide to Hereditary and Congenital Diseases in Dogs: http://www.siriusdog.com/genetic.htm Genetic Diseases and Problems That Run in Breeds Eliminating Genetic Diseases in Dogs: http://www.k9web.com/dog-faqs/medical/genetic-diseases.html Canine Inherited Disorders Database: http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/intro.htm HP!* DNA Tests Currently Available for Dogs and Cost of Tests and place that tests: http://www.magma.ca/~kaitlin/crnttest.html Immune System: Immune System and Disease Resistance: http://www.golden-retriever.com/dodds.html Genetics Resources: http://www.doginfomat.com/dog06.htm#genetics Canine Diversity Project: http://www.magma.ca/~kaitlin/diverse.html Veterinary Genetics Lab at UC Davis: http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/ International Society for Animal Genetics: http://www.wisc.edu/animalsci/isag/index.html Fred Hutchinson CRC: http://www.fhcrc.org/science/dog_genome/dog.html Dog Breeding - MendelWeb Table of Contents 97.1: http://www.netspace.org/MendelWeb/MWtoc.html SECTION 2: Why spaying/neutering may be a better choice than breeding and information about the procedures. To Spay/Neuter or not to Spay/Neuter? Spaying and Neutering Info: http://www.geocities.com/~amazondoc/ETDR/health/spayinfo.html Spay or neuter surgery: http://www.canismajor.com/dog/spayneut.html DOGS: Neutering: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/canine_neuter.html DOGS: Spaying: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/the_canine_spay.html SECTION 3: What you need to know about breeding if you still want to go through with it after reading sections 1 & 2. Ten reasons to breed your dog: http://www.canismajor.com/dog/reason10.html Just what is responsible breeding? http://www.saveourstrays.com/responsi.htm Dog Breeding - What you need to Know Dog Breeding - Canine Pregnancy Calendar: http://www.rust.net/~shihtzu/date.htm Dog Breeding - Checklist for breeding your dog: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/7244/checklist.html Toxoplasmosis and Pregnancy: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/toxoplasmosis.html Dog Breeding - Whelping Information: http://www.phi-vestavia.com/whelpingmanagement.htm DOGS: Whelping Puppies: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/giving_birth_to_puppies.html Orphan Puppy and Kitten Care: http://www.marvistavet.com/html/orphan_kittens.html Puppies - What You Need to Know Now! CATS: Kittens: Recommendations for New Owners: http://www.homevet.com/petcare/kittens.html |