Although this book is primarily written for dog breeders it will also be of value to anyone who works with dogs on a daily basis, i.e. veterinarians, dog trainers, canine protection and security services, service dogs for the military, police canine units, animal shelters and dog kennels as it also deals with conditions unique to larger dog colonies. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced breeder, “Breeding is a Bitch” will help you identify, correct or prevent many problems that you are sure to encounter. Its comprehensive nature classes it as a reference book on dog breeding. Its main focus is dog reproduction, i.e. the heat cycle, breeding soundness, genital diseases, pregnancy, lactation, whelping, caesarean section, artificial reproductive techniques, fertility problems and neonatal disease and survival. It also covers the ethical aspects of dog breeding, how most breeders start off, nutrition, routine preventative health measures, parasite control and various matters and conditions related to the keeping of dogs. It comprehensively covers practical genetics for dog breeders “Breeding is a bitch”, will enable beginners to start off on a less rocky path as it deals with problems that even the most experienced dog breeders find challenging. Dr Kurt De Cramer Dr Kurt De Cramer was born in Belgium, in 1962, where he attended primary school. His family later immigrated to South Africa where he completed high school and qualified as a veterinarian from the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Onderstepoort, University of Pretoria, in 1986. He completed his National service at the Bourke’s luck dog training unit where he was introduced to the breeding of service dogs and their health problems. He started his veterinary career at a research Laboratory and entered private practice in 1992 when he co-founded the Rant-en-Dal Animal Hospital. In furthering his studies he obtained his Masters degree MMedVet(Gyn) – Specialist theriogenologist (Animal reproduction) degree from the same university and is currently completing a PhD study. As a general practitioner he focuss