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From Tragedy to Raw: The Journey That Transformed My Approach to Canine Nutrition

The moment that changed everything for me was watching a friend’s nine-month-old Great Dane puppy bloat and die. It was sudden, devastating, and it stayed with me. At the time, I was feeding what I believed was one of the best commercial dog foods available, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that nutrition played aContinue reading “From Tragedy to Raw: The Journey That Transformed My Approach to Canine Nutrition”

How to Find a Responsible French Bulldog Breeder

Finding a responsible breeder is one of the most important decisions a future dog owner can make. The popularity of French Bulldogs has unfortunately led to an increase in irresponsible breeding practices, puppy mills, and backyard breeders. Understanding what to look for in a breeder can help ensure that your future puppy is healthy, wellContinue reading “How to Find a Responsible French Bulldog Breeder”

When Should Progesterone Testing Start in Dogs?

One of the most common questions breeders ask when a female dog comes into season is when progesterone testing should begin. Proper timing of progesterone testing is essential for accurately identifying ovulation and determining the optimal breeding window. While many breeders rely on traditional breeding days such as day 10 or day 12 of theContinue reading “When Should Progesterone Testing Start in Dogs?”

Why I Began Using Progesterone Testing in My Breeding Program

For many years I bred large breeds including Great Danes and Irish Wolfhounds. During that time I rarely used progesterone testing and still had very good success with breedings. Like many experienced breeders, I relied on behavioral cues from the female and the male. When the bitch began flagging and the male showed strong interest,Continue reading “Why I Began Using Progesterone Testing in My Breeding Program”

Welcome to the TerraSassa Breeding & Puppy Care Blog

Welcome to the TerraSassa Breeding & Puppy Care Blog. This blog was created to share information about responsible dog breeding, whelping, neonatal puppy care, and raising healthy, well-adjusted puppies. With over 40 years of experience breeding and whelping dogs, along with my professional background as a respiratory therapist with extensive neonatal care experience, I haveContinue reading “Welcome to the TerraSassa Breeding & Puppy Care Blog”