What many people don’t understand, and what I failed to see originally, is that breeding is a heavy responsibility. Sure, you can simply breed a dog to produce that one litter and there is always a reason why you should but for every reason to breed there are ten reasons not to breed.  >> more

What you want in your breeder is someone that is more than happy to talk with you whether this is over the phone or through email. The breeder will also be more than happy to answer any questions and she or he will have questions for you to answer. A great breeder will want to know that the puppy is going to a good home.  >> more

Whether it is a Great Dane, or the tiny Chihuahua, the gestation period for dogs is the same, approximately nine weeks.   >> more

There is a short answer to this and a long answer to this. Generally speaking, a dog is pregnant in the vicinity of 62 days. Dogs who are blessed with smaller litters can outlive that deadline by about a week and dogs with a large litter may deliver their pups about a week short of that. >> more

While it is still a good idea to neuter dogs that are older, the best time to neuter your puppy is prior to its first heat cycle.  In most dogs, this happens when the puppy is between five and six months old.  >> more

Some dog owners feel that it may be unkind to have their dogs fixed.  The truth is actually quite the opposite.  There are so many benefits to having your dog spayed or neutered that, once educated,  it’s an easy decision for most dog owners.  >> more

Ideally, your dog should be altered before the first heat cycle.  This normally occurs between five and six months of age.  While each dog is different, a general estimate is that most dogs should be altered somewhere between four and six months of age.  >> more