Guide picks
Pet Overpopulation
Points to consider before breeding your pets.
Breeding, Whelping, and Rearing Puppies
Well-written article covering several aspects of responsible dog breeding.
Dog Breeding
Detailed information on making the choice to breed or not, possible genetic problems, care of the mother and puppies.
Dog Pregnancy Test
This is a blood test that measures for the hormone relaxin. Relaxin levels in the blood are detectable 21-25 days after fertilization.
False Pregnancy
Your dog looks and acts pregnant, but is she? Find out the signs of false pregnancy.
Giving Birth to Puppies
Prenatal care, stages of labor, and potential problems to watch for post-birth.
Milk Replacer Recipe
Recipes for general homemade puppy formula and 'puppy booster' formula for weak or otherwise compromised puppies.
Pregnancy Calendar
Enter the first mating date and calculate the pregnancy length. Also, timeline information on what to expect throughout the pregnancy.
Pregnancy Determination
Detailed information on different methods of pregnancy determination. A table of pregnancy events covers estrus through whelping.
Reproduction in the Female Dog (Theriogenology)
Extensive site - geared to students and vets - about canine reproduction in the female dog. Photos detail specific conditions.
Veterinary Perinatal Specialties
Lease or purchase fetal heart rate doppler and uterine contraction monitor. They also carry various whelping supplies.
Whelping Guide
Complete coverage of canine reproduction, from heat cycles to weaning puppies. Many photos and even a video of a birth event help viewers better understand canine reproduction and what to expect.
Whelping Date Prediction
Detailed, practical information on taking and recording body temperature to predict delivery date.
Whelping Management
In-depth look at bitch care and what to expect - from start of estrus to taking care of puppies.