The proven reference work provides all the expertise breeders need for their responsible task. Comprehensive and up-to-date, zoologist Dr. Helga Eichelberg, veterinarians Dr. Andrea Münnich and Katharina Bottenberg, as well as lawyer Uwe Sprenger, cover topics such as genetics, selection of breeding dogs, mating timing, birth, puppy raising, and legal issues. Issues like inbreeding, genetic defects, and puppy mortality are also addressed. An indispensable guide for anyone looking to embark on the adventure of breeding.