Breeding Reference Material
The most complete desk reference for serious breeders is Canine Reproduction, The Breeder’s Guide. It was recommended to me by my theriorgenoloigst (repro vet) when I first started breeding dogs. My copy has had everything spilled on it over years. I still consult it with every litter.
A less technical but very informative book is the Complete Book of Dog Breeding, by veterinarian, Dan Rice D.V.M. Topics not found other places, like how to do CPR on a non-breaking puppy at birth and or clear its lungs of fluid. This would be a book I would recommend to novice breeders.
Another useful book written by French veterinarians and sponsored by Pharma company Merial, is the Practical Guide to Dog Breeding. The illustrations and graphics are excellent. Warning: it does have a very definite ‘French feel’ to it.
There are lots of other good books on Border Collies that I own containing sections on breeding. Here are two excellent choices.
[my sentimental favorite sheep dog book]
