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The expanded version of this week's issue, Is the smallest puppy or kitten really doomed?, is inside the Vault.
Your membership also gives you immediate access to every previous expanded newsletter edition, including:
- Do you know her ovulation day?
- What if calcium is not what she needs?
- Why heavier mothers lose more newborns
- The puppy or kitten that looks fine but is not
Each expanded newsletter edition goes beyond the email with the practical details, decision points, and actions you can apply in your breeding program.
A new expanded newsletter edition is added every Saturday, along with access to 50+ checklists, protocols, videos, and breeder resources already inside the Vault.
Some Questions Need More Than One Email.
The newsletter gives you the key idea. But breeding questions are rarely simple enough to fit into a few paragraphs.
Important details, exceptions, and practical implications can get lost when a complex topic has to stay short.
It is easy to find an answer online. It is much harder to know what the science actually says, which details matter, and what it means for your breeding program.
That is what the expanded editions are for. They take the question from the newsletter and give you the context, nuance, and practical guidance to understand it more deeply.
What You’ll Find Inside the Vault
🔴 Emergency Protocols: Know exactly what to do when complications arise—fading puppies/kittens, whelping emergencies, first 24-hour assessments
🧬 Breeding & Fertility: Progesterone testing guides, stud evaluation, breeding readiness protocols for optimal results
🤰 Pregnancy & Whelping: Day-by-day monitoring, calcium management, whelping box setup, birth timing tools
🐾 Newborn Care (0-8 Weeks): Microbiome transfer, weight tracking, feeding protocols, weaning assessments
🎓 Video Courses (8+ hours): Complete masterclasses on reproduction, whelping, neonatal care, pediatrics, and nutrition
📚 Ebook Library:
The First 3 Weeks (dog breeders)
Feline Breeding Secrets (cat breeders)
Meet Your Instructor
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, alongside the protocols, checklists, videos, and breeder resources I've built over the years.
No theory. No fluff. Just what works.
What's Inside The Vault
- 🆕 [DOG] [CAT] Is the Smallest Puppy or Kitten Really Doomed? (Expanded Version)
- 🆕 [DOG] [CAT] Do you know her ovulation day? (Expanded Version)
- 🆕 [DOG] [CAT] The puppy or kitten that looks fine but is not (Expanded Version)
- 🆕 [DOG] [CAT] Why heavier mothers lose more newborns (Expanded Version)
- 🆕 [DOG] [CAT] What "rare" hides about difficult births (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] 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
- [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
What Keeps This Worth $20/Month?
The library keeps growing. A new expanded newsletter edition is added every Saturday, with occasional ebooks and other in-depth resources added when a topic deserves them. What is inside today is only the starting point.
It is reference material you can come back to. An edition that is not relevant to you today may become exactly what you need during a future breeding cycle, pregnancy, whelping, or litter.
You are not paying for one expanded article. Your membership unlocks the entire archive of expanded editions, plus the 50+ protocols, checklists, videos, and breeder resources already inside the Vault.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is this for?
A: Dog and cat breeders who want fast, reliable tools and protocols they can actually use — without wasting hours online.
Q: Is this only for experienced breeders?
A: Not at all. Whether it’s your first litter or your 50th, the Vault gives you clarity, structure, and proven best practices.
Q: Can I cancel anytime?
A: Absolutely. You're never locked in. Cancel your subscription at any time and your access will remain active until the end of your billing cycle.
Q: Are there videos inside?
A: Yes — including including video lectures on dog and cat reproduction.
Q: How is this different from Googling when I have a problem? A: Google gives you 10 different opinions. The Vault gives you ONE proven protocol from a reproductive specialist who's seen it thousands of times. Plus, everything is organized by breeding stage—you're not hunting through blog posts at 2am.
Q: Will this work for my breed? A: These are species-specific protocols (dog vs. cat), not breed-specific. The physiology is the same whether you're breeding Chihuahuas or Great Danes, Persians or Bengals. The protocols account for size/breed variations where it matters.
Q: I'm just starting out—is this too advanced? A: The opposite. Experienced breeders wish they'd had these protocols from Day 1. You're getting the roadmap that prevents expensive mistakes and saves you years of trial-and-error.
Q: What if I only breed dogs (or only breed cats)? A: Perfect—all content is clearly labeled [DOG] or [CAT] so you can instantly find what's relevant to your species. You'll never waste time sifting through content that doesn't apply to you.