Becoming a dog breeder requires a willingness to always be learning something new. Many mistakes are made by new dog breeders. It is our hope that dog breeding for beginners will help you avoid a few of these blunders. 1. Not researching your breed I really can’t stress this point enough. Do your due diligence, and research, research, research! When I say research, I don’t just mean on the internet, although that is part of it. Take the time to meet as many dogs of your chosen breed as possible. If you don’t know anyone that owns the dogs you’re interested in, go to some dog shows. Talk to the ..read more

In this article we answer the question, How long is a dog pregnant? Dog breeding is a big responsibility. If you are considering wether or not to breed your dog, you may want to ask yourself a few questions. What does my dog contribute to the breed? Have I completed the pertinent health testing recommended for this breed? Will I be able to find enough quality homes for all the puppies? So how long is a dog pregnant? A dogs pregnancy lasts for 63 days. A good rule of thumb is to be ready for your dog to go into labor about one week before her due date. Being ready a week early will make your ..read more

Many people are curious, and have asked us, when do puppies open their eyes? Newborn puppies aren’t as helpless as you might expect. While it’s true that they can’t see, hear, or walk, they have an excellent sense of smell, even from birth. They can also crawl and feel. As they use these abilities, they resemble tiny guided missiles, headed straight for the all important milk bar. For the first couple weeks of life, puppies eat, and sleep. The dam (mother dog) will take care of all the puppies needs for the first 3 1/2 to 4 weeks of life. She will feed them, clean them, help them eliminate by ..read more

Every dog is different so the length of their heat cycle will vary. How long does a dog stay in heat? In our experience, a dogs heat cycle can last anywhere from three to four weeks. When a dog is starting her heat cycle, one of the first signs you will notice is a swollen vulva. You may also notice discharge or specks of blood on your floor or your dogs bed. However, some dogs are very good at cleaning up, so you may not notice the bloody discharge at first. Some dogs will have the urge to urinate more frequently during their heat cycle. This can occasionally lead to accidents inside the hou ..read more