A Breeder's Companion

NEW UPDATED 2nd Edition is now available!

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.

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: more practical whelping and puppy care tips to support your dog breeding journey. 

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

• Whelping equipment checklist
• Care tips for the mother
• Care tips for puppies
• 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 breeding charts for 10 litters:

• Sire and dam details and health testing
• Whelping, temperature, and puppy weight charts
• Supplemental feeding chart
• Deworming and puppy vaccination log
• Space to note puppy evaluations
• First vet visit chart
• New owner and puppy transfer information, and
• A photo memory page for your precious litter! 

The back of the book includes:

• A detailed dog breeding resource section
• A dog parts vocabulary and diagram
• Space for your emergency contact numbers
• Additional note space for your dog breeder "to-do's".