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Dog Breeding and Whelping/Expert Profile
Expertise
Raising dogs in and for all manners of obedience, protection and personal pleaure, I'm happy to assist in all dog related questions. Whelping, breeding, AI, training, behavior and holistic treatments.
Experience in the area
Breeder for 25 years raising Bullbreeds including Olde English Bulldogges, Mini Bulls and Molossers. Willows Haven Bulldogges
Organizations
Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers, Dog Legislation Council of Canada, International Working Dog Breeding Assoc. Canadian Assoc of Professional Pet Dog Trainers, International Assoc. of Animal Behavior Consultants, Southern Alberta Just For Fun Agilty
Publications
Dogs All, Creatures All, Dogs in Canada & Citzen Pet Author of The Olde English Bulldogge
Education/Credentials
Level Certified Komitor Healing Touch Canine Reproduction Certified Master Trainer CAPPDT
What do you like about this subject?
Dogs are always willing to learn and please. They give so much of themselves and ask nothing in return but what we are willing to give.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
To give back to the those that loves dogs as much as I do.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
When eggs have been shed, they must mature for 72 hours BEFORE they can combine with the sperm. Sperm lives for 7 days in the female reproductive system.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
In my opinion, "show" dogs and "show people" tend to have the same personality.
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Recent Answers from Joyce Crierie
2009-11-21 dog whelping asap:
Hi Cathy How old is your Akita? Was she or the male tested at all prior to breeding? Typically 2 hours between pups is the maximum. I would take her in to the vet for a c-section. She could
2009-11-20 breeding:
Hi Al Yes it can happen, however, because the male dog "drips" as opposed to "shoots" out of the gate, there is a lower chance of success rate. There is also 3 parts to the semen, the guys that gets
2009-11-20 lactating bitch:
Hi Jenna If she was in heat when left "unattended", then there is a chance that she could have been bred. She could also be in a false pregnancy. 7 is old to be having a litter, you may want
2009-11-19 if my pit is pregant:
Hi Tonie You want to make a whelping box or have an area where she can quietly and safely whelp her litter. If her plug came out she will whelp within the next 10 days. I would contact the previous
2009-11-18 Newborn Pups:
Although they are deaf and blind, there sense of smell and touch is excellent. Hence the reason for handling. It should be what you are comfortable with and I never let small children handle the
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