Table of Contents

Foreword to the Revised Edition.Foreword to the Original Edition.Preface.Acknowledgments.1. Before You Breed.2. The Mechanics of Heredity.3. Pedigrees and Breeding Systems.4. Pedigrees and Progeny.5. The Mating Game.6. Pregnancy and Whelping.7. The Critical First Three Weeks.8. Puppy Rearing and Socialization.9. Evaluating Puppies and Young Adults.Bibliography.Index.About the Author.

About the Author

ANN SERANNE was a gifted and well-known dog breeder who cobred and/or owned sixty-two Yorkshire Terrier champions, six Standard Poodle champions, and two Shih Tzu champions. Six of her Yorkies and two Poodles were multiple Best in Show winners. Ms. Seranne was also a noted American Kennel Club judge of Toy and Non-Sporting breeds.