Breeding's a Problem... Or is it? - John Bower, Veterinary Hospital Group Plymouth

Breeding’s a Problem – or is it? John Bower BVSc MRCVS The Veterinary Hospital Group, Plymouth, UK

Dogs versus women ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Breeding ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Oestrus – Heat - Calling ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Gestation Periods ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Birth (Parturition) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Who Breeds? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Essentials ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

In-breeding ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Essentials ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Rescue Home

In the UK……….. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Factors influencing behaviour development ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Even the size of one species varies enormously Great Dane Yorkshire Terrier

What is socialisation ? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What is habituation? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Factors influencing behaviour development ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Be aware that: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Socialisation of Puppies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Your role ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Ensure you have examined pet thoroughly

Socialisation of Kittens ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Your role ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The pet is a member of the owners family

Normal weaning Kittens & Puppies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hand rearing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Frustration related aggression ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Rehoming - Social matches ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Pedigree Dogs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

TV programme in UK this year ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

TV programme in UK this year ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Some Breed Problems - Dogs ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Skull Comparisons – Syringomyelia / Chiari-like Malformations

Cats & the GCCF ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Manx Cat – Spinal abnormality

Summary - Breeding pets is NOT easy & can be disastrous if: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Good luck! Rescue Homes fulfil a vital role

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