Breeding Survey
Everyone who breeds a litter does so in  a slightly different way - clearly there is no absolutely right way. What this survey aims to discover is a general outline of the current views,  husbandry and how people make the choices involved in breeding a litter. Results will be published only in a very general way. No information will be made public in a way that makes it traceable to a single individual. It is not necessary  to give your name or email address but if you do choose to include the information  in the space at the end of the form it  means you will be sent the results. On average it takes less than 7 minutes to fill in. This includes coffee drinking time whilst filling it in!  Thank you and remember there are no right or wrong answers.
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GENERAL MANAGEMENT OF DOGS
Are all your adult dogs permanently identified ?
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Do your dogs have access to water ?
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How often do you feed your adult dogs ?
These are not in whelp bitches or any on "special" regimes.
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How often do you weigh your adult dogs ?
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How do you decide how much to feed your dogs?
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Where do you usually prepare your dogs food ?
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Does the area you use  have hot and cold running water ?
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How often do you free run  your adults ?
 e.g. Exercising on  fields, beaches or parks of the lead.
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How often do your dogs go outside for exercise?
This includes some or all of the walk on lead or in grass paddocks or runs but does not include short toilet breaks.
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ACCOMMODATION FOR YOUR DOGS
IN THIS SECTION PLEASE THINK ONLY ABOUT DOGS THAT LIVE IN THE HOUSE (IF ANY)
 How many rooms do your dogs usually have free access to when you are at home?
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 How many rooms do your dogs have free access to when you are out?
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What type and number of beds do your dogs have ?
This can include cages that dogs have unlimited  access to
THINKING NOW OF YOUR KENNEL DOGS (IF ANY)
If no kennel dogs please go to next section
If you have kennels what are they made of ?
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What type of bed is in each kennel ?
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Do all your kennels have individual outside runs attached to them ?
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What type of bedding is used in the beds in your kennels ?
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Do you have artificial lighting in your kennels ?
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Are your kennels routinely heated ?
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 If you have answered occasionally or sometimes above. When do you use heating?
THIS SECTION IS FOR ANYONE WHO OWNS A DOG WHO IS USED AT STUD
What age do you consider the youngest a male dog should be bred from ?
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Are your entire males kept out of sight and hearing range of your bitches when they are in season ?
Yes
No
Sight
Sound
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What factors do you consider important when allowing one of your MALE dogs to be bred from, either with your own bitches or other peoples bitches ?
Very important
Fairly important
Important
Less important
Not important
Health Test results
Temperament
Compliance to Breed Standard
Achievements - working awards, show awards, success outside competition eg. working dog, PAT dog, Guide Dog breeding bitch etc
Ownership of the bitch
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THIS SECTION IS FOR ANYONE WHO BREEDS PUPPIES
You can comment about any of your choices in the Other box
If your breed doesn't regularly use health testing please state the breed in the box below
With regard to hip and elbow scores which of the following statements do you agree with?
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Regarding DNA testing do you agree that it is acceptable to breed from tested Carrier and Affected animals ?
Yes
No
Depends upon other things
Not Sure
Carriers
Affecteds
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How many of the following records do you keep?
Name, date of birth and permanent identification; breed where appropriate; colour and other distinguishing marks; registration number where appropriate; weight; all veterinary treatment; dates of mating; for bitches, date of whelping and number of puppies; for dogs, dates of matings and number of puppies; results of all tests for inherited defects and the date of the tests; date of leaving the breeder, and contact details for destination.
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Regarding health testing, which statement best describes your attitude  to Health Testing ?
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THIS SECTION IS ABOUT BREEDING A LITTER AND PUPPY REARING
Have you ever mated bitches on consecutive seasons ?
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Can you ever see a reason to mate a bitch on consecutive seasons ?
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If you have answered yes to the mating a bitch on consecutive  seasons which of the following  would you consider valid reasons ?
If you answered my own reasons above please tell us what these may be?
How many caesarean sections would you allow a bitch to have before not breeding from her again ?
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Do you allow  bitches who are close to whelping or who are feeding pups, to mix with other adult dogs ?
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Where are your puppies generally born ?
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How often do weigh your puppies ?
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Initially (under six weeks), how many times a day do you feed your puppies ?
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Do you keep any of these records of whelping ?
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At what age do you start to wean you puppies ?
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How many bowls are your puppies fed from ?
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From 3 weeks onwards, if your puppies are reared outside  do you get them used to household environment and sounds ?
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If yes what do you do?
Do you permanently identify (chip or tattoo) all your puppies before 8 weeks?
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Do you allow your puppies to go to their new homes ?
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GENERAL
Are you aware of the 'Animal Welfare Act 2006' Section 9 (2) and how it affects breeding and keeping of dogs ?
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Are you aware of the Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) and its relevance to dog breeding?
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If you are aware of the Coefficient of Inbreeding (COI) then consider the following statements and choose any that  describe your opinion
Please choose all that apply
THIS SECTION IS OPTIONAL
What breed or breeds do you own
Which country do you live in?
If UK please state England, Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales
How  many litters have you bred?
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How many different breeds do you breed from ?
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How many dogs and bitches do you own ?
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Dogs
Bitches
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