Make your breeding decisions with a specialist's reasoning at hand.
The Breeder Vault is my library for dog and cat breeders: more than 8 hours of video lessons, step-by-step protocols and checklists, and the expanded version of every Saturday newsletter, with the full reasoning and the practical detail.
Open it when a decision is in front of you: when to breed your female, what to check in the first hour after a birth, which newborn needs help now, what goes in the bottle.
US$20/month, plus applicable taxes. Renews monthly. Cancel anytime.
This week's expanded edition is already inside
Every Saturday newsletter has an expanded version in the Vault, with the full reasoning, the numbers and the practical steps. The newest one is always first in the list further down, and every earlier edition stays available.
Not sure yet? Read one complete expanded edition for free, no account needed, and judge the depth for yourself.
Browse what is already inside
The newest expanded edition is always at the top of "Latest Expanded Newsletter Editions", followed by the video library and the protocols.
- [DOG] [CAT] Are peas really costing you litters? (Expanded Version)
- [DOG] [CAT] Does the machine change her progesterone result? (Expanded Version)
- [DOG] [CAT] Is a silent infection costing you puppies or kittens? (Expanded Version)
- [DOG] [CAT] Does early stimulation build calmer puppies and kittens? (Expanded Version)
- [DOG] [CAT] Is the Smallest Puppy or Kitten Really Doomed? (Expanded Version)
- [DOG] [CAT] Do you know her ovulation day? (Expanded Version)
- [DOG] [CAT] Genetic Pairing Decision Matrix (19:05)
- [CAT] Feline Estrous Cycle: Photoperiod & Breeding Control Protocol
- [DOG] Canine Ovulation Timing: Progesterone-Based Breeding Protocol
- [DOG] Canine Brucellosis: Prevention & Biosecurity Protocol
- [DOG] Canine Breeding Career: Planning & Retirement Protocol
- [CAT] When Fertility Fails
- [DOG] The Foundation of Fertility
- [CAT] The Endocrine Engine
- [DOG] [CAT] Feeding for Fertility
- [DOG] [CAT] Fertility Starts with Fat: The Breeder's Protocol
- [DOG] [CAT] Progesterone Testing: An Essential Tool for Breeder Success
- [DOG] [CAT] Why heavier mothers lose more newborns (Expanded Version)
- [DOG] [CAT] What "rare" hides about difficult births (Expanded Version)
- [DOG] [CAT] What if calcium is not what she needs? (Expanded Version)
- [CAT] Feline Dystocia — Early Recognition (22:04)
- [DOG] [CAT] Birth Pain Management: The Breeder's Protocol
- [DOG] [CAT} Pregnancy & Whelping: New Tools for Successful Monitoring
- [CAT] A Cat Breeder's Guide to Using Calcium the Right Way
- [CAT] Strategic Calcium Management for Queening
- [DOG] Strategic Calcium Management: The Science Behind Safe Whelping
- [DOG] A Dog Breeder’s Guide to Using Calcium the Right Way
- [DOG] [CAT] Birth Timing Cheat Sheet for Dog & Cat Breeders
- [DOG] [CAT] The Perfect Whelping/Queening Box
- [DOG] Progesterone & Whelping Readiness Checklist
- [DOG] [CAT] The puppy or kitten that looks fine but is not (Expanded Version)
- [CAT] Kitten Microbiome Medicine: Field Implementation Protocol (21:13)
- [CAT] Colostrum and Kitten Immunity: Field Implementation Protocol (20:50)
- [DOG] Canine Herpes Virus (CHV-1): Field Implementation Protocol (17:35)
- [DOG] Neonatal Gut Health After C-Section: Microbial Seeding Protocol
- [DOG] [CAT] Innovative Newborn Care: The New Era of Puppy/Kitten Care
- [DOG] [CAT] Maximizing Maternal Bacterial Transfer to Newborn Puppies & Kittens
- [DOG] [CAT] Maternal Microbiome Transfer Protocol: Visual Quick-Reference
A look inside: the cards in every edition
Each expanded edition comes with visual summary cards like these.
Before the birth
Birth timing by the numbers, from the edition on ovulation day.
The first hour
Three checks at 5, 30 and 60 minutes, from the edition on the newborn that looks fine but is not.
The first days
The small newborn on track vs the one that needs you now, from the edition on the smallest puppy or kitten.
What your membership includes
✅ More than 8 hours of video lessons on reproduction and fertility, whelping and newborn care, growth, nutrition and disease prevention.
✅ More than 10 step-by-step protocols and checklists: ovulation timing with progesterone, brucellosis prevention, the feline cycle, planning a breeding career, and more.
✅ A new expanded edition every Saturday, plus the full archive. Revisit earlier topics as your questions change, from planning a mating to caring for a litter.
✅ Your free newsletter continues as usual. Membership adds the Vault on top of it.
A note from Dr Emmanuel Fontaine
Created by the Veterinarian Breeders Actually Trust
I'm Dr. Emmanuel Fontaine—Diplomate of the European College of Animal Reproduction and veterinarian with 20 years specializing in dog and cat breeding.
I've taught reproductive medicine on 5 continents, published scientific research, and worked directly with thousands of breeders worldwide.
The Breeder Vault is where I go beyond the weekly newsletter: with expanded editions that bring you more science, context, and practical guidance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where do I find the expanded version after joining?
Open the Vault and start with "Latest Expanded Newsletter Editions". Choose the article you came to read, or browse earlier editions and resources.
Q: What happens if I cancel?
Your subscription will not renew. You keep access until the end of your current paid billing period.
Q: Is this useful if I only breed dogs or only cats?
Yes. Resources are labelled by species so you can choose the material relevant to your breeding program.
Q: Does membership include individual consultations?
Membership provides educational content and resources. Individual case advice is not included. Work with your veterinarian for care specific to your animals.