Nominated for Excellence in Books by the Dogs Writers Association of America (DWAA) 2015.

NEW UPDATED! 2nd Edition

Record keeping for dog breeders just got easier with this beautiful award-nominated record-keeping book packed with puppy whelping records, newborn puppy care tips, and mom care. Available in paperback and hardcover! Beautifully written and well-illustrated.

"It gives me great pleasure to recommend Leila's useful and comprehensive new book, A Breeder's Companion. Everyone contemplating breeding and whelping litters should keep this trusty guide on hand." - W. Jean Dodds, DVM, Santa Monica, CA.

About the Book

Wouldn't it be nice to have all the details of your litters recorded in one place to consult at a moment's notice? A Breeder's Companion, with space for 10 litters, was designed with that in mind. If you're looking for a personal and well-organized journal to help you stay on track and achieve your dog breeding goals, this dog record book is for you! NEW in this 2nd edition: updated for litters of 14 puppies.

Part 1: Preparations: The book begins with practical tips on whelping and raising a litter and includes:

Whelping equipment checklist
Lador and delivery guidance
Care tips for mom and pups
Puppyhood stages and socialization
Healthy vs. sickly pup chart, and more.

Part 2: Your Litter Records: The main section of the book includes the following dog breeder charts for 10 litters:

Sire and dam profiles and health testing
Whelping, temperature, and puppy weight charts
Deworming and puppy vaccination log
Space to note puppy evaluations
First vet visit chart
New owner and puppy transfer information
Puppy birth certificate and photo page for your litter

The back of the book includes:

Detailed dog breeding resource section
Supplemental feeding chart
Printable Supplemental feeding chart
Dog parts vocabulary and diagram
Emergency contact page
Additional note space for your breeder "to-do's"

Simplify record-keeping for dog breeding. Click the BUY NOW button at the top and order your copy today!
Available in paperback and hardcover. 8.5 x 11. 188 pages.

Note: Keeping accurate breeder records is a requirement of most kennel clubs worldwide, including the American Kennel Club (AKC). The litter records in this book were designed with that in mind.