Responsible dog breeders have long worked toward breeding healthier dogs. Following the establishment of the Orthopedic… Continue
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Books for the Holidays
It is that time of the year. We buy gifts for family and friends. We go… Continue
HAVE A BETTER LIFE WITH YOUR PUPPY!
In this age of information overload, we can sometimes have difficulty sorting through all the opinions… Continue
Evolving Our Attitudes On Selecting Stud Dogs
For many decades, the prevailing advice to bitch owners about selecting a stud dog involved picking… Continue
Nurturing Our Brood Bitches
One of the hallmarks of a preservation breeder is the excellent level of care provided to… Continue
Inspired Mentoring
John Buddie’s, Breeder Wisdom posts on Facebook are a highlight of my day. John is a… Continue
Perspectives on History and Canine Functions in a Changing World
Improving the breed is an often quoted motivation for breeding. In the world of purebred dogs… Continue
Perspectives on Health Concerns and Genetic Testing
Responsible breeders have long considered health testing of potential breeding animals one of their distinguishing characteristics. … Continue
Perspectives on Grading Puppies and Evaluating Breeding Stock
Gordon Setters were the breed of my childhood. At ten years old, I acquired my first… Continue
A Reason to Breed; Improvement, Preservation or both
When I started in dogs, I was taught that “improving the breed” was given as a… Continue