Breeding Reference Material

The best 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.

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.

This book is simple excellent in every way and ought to be owned or read by every border collie enthusiast.
A completely delightful book by (now 94 year old) Irish writer Marjorie Quarton
[my sentimental favorite sheep dog book]