Before you breed your male dog, you should confirm he is in good health. Ask your vet to do a complete physical exam on your dog to check for health issues like hip dysplasia and joint problems. You want to be sure your dog does not have these health issues as you do not want them passed on to his litter when he does breed with a female dog. Your vet should also check his ears and his eyes to ensure they are in good working condition. You should have your vet run a blood test and a urinalysis to check for any diseases or disorders, such as bone disease. You should also have tests done to confirm your dog's genetic make up, especially if your dog is not a pure breed. Having clear information on your dog's genetics can help you match him with a mating partner and get a good idea of the genetic makeup of any puppies he sires. You can arrange for a genetic test through your vet or through a trusted online testing service. You will need to provide a swab sample from your dog to complete the genetic test. The cost of a genetic test can range from $60 to $150. These tests will tell you about the dog's heritage and therefore any diseases they are at greater risk of carrying. They do not, however, tell you if a dog carries the gene for those diseases or not. Study the standard for your dog's breed and confirm he is a healthy example of his breed. Research your dog's breed on through the breed's national parent club to find out more about what traits your dog should possess in order to breed. Some traits may be physical, such as a certain color to his coat or a certain shape to his body. Some traits may be behavioral, such as a certain demeanor or personality to your dog. You can also speak to other pet owners who have the same breed to get a sense of the standards for the breed. You want to ensure your male dog is a high example of his breed, as this will increase the quality of any litters he sires.
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One-sentence summary -- Have your dog examined for health issues. Determine your dog's genetic traits. Confirm your dog's breed standards.

Q: 2.5 inches (6.4cm) is a standard size for binding strips, but you can make them wider or narrower if desired. For example, you could make your binding strips 2 inches (5.1cm) for a narrow binding, or 3 inches (7.6cm) for a wide binding. Use your result for the number of strips you need and multiply it by the strip width that you want for your binding. For example, if the number of strips you need is 4 and the strip width you want is 2.5 inches (6.4cm), then multiply 4 by 2.5 inches (6.4cm) for a total of 10 inches (25cm). If you do not get a whole number, then make sure to round up. For example, if you got a result of 10.5, then round that number up to 11. When you get your final result, you will need to convert this measurement into yards. Your last result is how much fabric you will need to make the quilt binding. For example, if you got a result of 10 inches (25cm), then your total in yards would be 0.28 or about of a yard. This is how much fabric you will need to purchase for the quilt binding.
A: Decide how wide you want the binding strips to be. Multiply the number of strips by the strip width. Convert the result into yards.

Article: Locate an area of your yard or garden where you intend to plant the apple seeds. Prepare the ground by removing any weeds from the soil, pulling the weeds up by the roots. Also remove any large rocks or stones and break up any large clumps of soil. Pick an area of your yard that receives direct sunlight and that has rich, well-draining soil. Well-draining soil means that water drains through the soil easily, rather than pooling on the surface of the ground. Well-draining soil is usually dark and fertile looking, as opposed to thick and clay-like. Try to plant the seeds in early spring. Before you plant your sprouted apple seeds, you want to be sure that the soil is as hospitable and nutrient-rich as possible. After weeding, spread a one inch (2.54 cm) layer of compost over the soil. You can prepare garden compost or buy it at a gardening store. Compost enriches soil with essential nutrients and also makes soil airier so that it can drain better. Use your hands or a garden spade to create an inch-deep (2.54 cm) furrow, or small trench, in the soil. If you are planting a number of seeds, create one long furrow. You need to extend the furrow 12 inches (30.4 cm) for every seed that will be planted. After you dig the furrows, plant the apple seeds in the ground, spacing each seed 12 inches (30.4 cm) apart from the next. Spacing the seeds gives them the space to grow and ensures that they won't compete for soil nutrients. After planting the sprouted seeds, brush a thin layer of soil over the furrows to protect them. Then sprinkle on a one inch (2.54 cm) layer of sand on top of the soil you brushed over. Sand protects the ground from crusting in cold weather, which can impede the sprouting of the seedlings above the soil.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Weed your garden plot. Spread compost over the soil. Create a furrow in the soil. Plant the sprouted seeds in the ground. Cover the seeds.

Article: Safety gloves keep your fingers covered, minimizing the risk of cutting them when slicing the marble. Select a pair of gloves made from thick, durable canvas material, for example. Put on a pair of protective earmuffs before you use the saw to avoid any hearing strain or damage. You'll notice a loud, piercing noise when the blade pierces through the marble. Since you are standing very close to the saw, this noise may damage your hearing. These earmuffs are also worn when using a jackhammer or lawn mower, for instance. Small fragments of marble may fly up while using the wet saw, and one of the flyaways could wind up in your eye. When you put on the goggles, make sure your entire eye is protected. If you wear baggy shirts or pants, the extra fabric could get caught in the saw and cause serious injury. To prevent this, wear clothing that fits well. Additionally, keep your toes covered to prevent cuts from flyaway pieces of marble. Wear boots or sneakers, for example. Similarly to loose clothing, long hair can easily get caught in the blade. Use an elastic hair tie or scrunchy to tie up long hair, or use a headband to secure medium-length hair.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Put on protective gloves to avoid cutting or slicing your hands. Cover your ears with safety earmuffs to protect from the noise. Wear safety goggles so flyaway pieces do not injure you. Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing or open-toed shoes. Tie up long hair to prevent any injuries.