About this episode
Laura and Myra Savant-Harris talk about the importance of natural breeding. Tune in to learn more about the specialized canine reproductive system and what you can do for your breeding program. About Myra Savant-Harris: Renowned author and speaker on canine reproduction and whelping, Myra has been a scientist for much of her life. She quickly became interested in the reproductive system and has bred everything from dogs to hamsters to fish. She got into nursing, where she worked as an RN in the NICU and labor-delivery. She has written several acclaimed books and guides on the breeding and whelping process. We often forget that dogs are much more behavioral-oriented than we think. We've gone to some of the things humans use like TCIs when we should remember that the male dog is anatomically built for natural reproduction as it is. Myra discusses the importance of the tie as well as some important properties of semen and eggs. "Nothing is a substitute for egg sperm and time...it's a wonderful system." Myra gives advice to breeders who want to do a natural breeding but can't - for example for those who need to get sperm shipped to them. Laura and Myra then end by giving stud dog owners advice about what to look for in their dog's sperm, as well as potential myths and misconceptions to be aware of!