Most breeders have already forcibly weaned puppies from the dam by 4 to 5 weeks. Even though I don't do this, I still have not noticed bitches grieving for puppies.
I'm sure you mean ONE of the founders of Take the Lead, right? I have been a donor to that organization just about since it's...
While selective breeding for improvement is not a facet of human reproduction, it is an integral and important part of the process of breeding most types of purebred animals. You are trying to compare oranges to coffee cups. There IS no comparison.
The simple fact is by the time the nursing...
I've never had a b.itch look for puppies that leave at 8 weeks+. Just my personal experience.
I do NOT believe that any b.itch "needs" the experience of motherhood. Some do really enjoy puppies, I certainly have seen that as well.
1) Breeding a b.itch in some breeds can cause her to gain rib spring and maturity in the body. However, if she cannot compete before being bred, she is likely not an ideal specimen.
2) Almost all bitches have strong instinctive and hormonal driven drives to mate when they are at the peak of...