Breeding Program Management - 28/05/21
, Robyn R. Wilborn, DVM, MS, DACT bRésumé |
Managing a colony of high-quality, purpose-bred dogs requires strategic organization and planning. Because current demand for working dogs exceeds the supply available, production success should be maximized. Quality should always be emphasized over quantity, especially for the selection of breeding stock. Puppy development plans should take into account the 4 unique phases of puppy development. Many factors influencing breeding decisions are discussed in this article, based on lessons learned from the Canine Performance Sciences program at Auburn University, a medium-sized production colony in its twentieth year that has produced 140 litters of the highest-quality purpose-bred working dogs.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Breeding colony, Canine breeding management, Breeding stock selection, Estimated breeding value, K9, Canine, Working dog
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| The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest. |
Vol 51 - N° 4
P. 891-904 - juillet 2021 Retour au numéro
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