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Advice from the Breeder: Considerations Before Breeding
By Mary M. Rodgers
Testing Helps Breeders Achieve
By Theresa Shea, editor
Make Informed Breeding Choices with CHIC
By Theresa Shea, editor
Advice from the Breeder: Grand Dams
By Tom Coen
Frozen Semen's New First Lady
By Faye Strauss
Ovulation: Timing is Everything
By Katherine Settle, DVM
New DNA Requirement for Imported Dogs Intended for Breeding
Does the Pedigree Make a Difference?
By Melissa D. Newman, longtime breeder of English Setters under the Setter Ridge banner and the 2002 Breeder of the Year Award Sporting Group recipient
The Sixth Sense
By Gayle Bontecue, longtime breeder of Gayleward Scottish Deerhounds and 2004 AKC Breeder of the Year Hound Group recipient
Not Too Hot, Not Too Cold:
Keeping the temperature just right in the whelping room
By Darlene Arden
Darlene Arden is an award-winning writer, lecturer and author who specializes in Toy dogs and their care.
4 Keys to Good Litter Hygiene
By Loretta Marchese
Little Breeds, Special Needs
Tips on small-dog whelping and newbie feeding, from a Chihuahua breeder who has delivered more toys than Santa Claus
by Linda George
Voluntary Caesarean Section
Rebecca "Becky" Poole and her husband Bill are longtime breeders of Bull Terriers under the Rocky Top banner
The Whelping Box: Some Things to Consider
By Stacy Mason, AKC Investigations Executive Field Agent and longtime Italian Greyhound breeder
First-Litter Rehearsal
By Catherine B. Nelson, The American Kennel Club's 2004 Breeder of the Year
Ensuring a Good Start:
Newborn Pups Sometimes Need Nutritional Boost
By Arliss Paddock, former managing editor of the AKC Gazette and an English Cocker Spaniel breeder and exhibitor
The First Seven Weeks: Raising Well-Adjusted Puppies
By Wendell J. Sammet, The American Kennel Club's 2002 Breeder of the Year
Take a Few Minutes to Prevent an Identity Crisis
By Stacy Mason, AKC Investigations Executive Field Agent, longtime Italian Greyhound breeder and approved AKC conformation judge
Vaccinations: Know what You’re Using
By Theresa Shea, editor
AKC Offers Cutting-Edge DNA Technology
By Tom Sharp, AKC Assistant Vice President of Compliance
AKC Canine Health Foundation:
A Decade of Research and Helping Dogs
By Jeff Sossamon, AKC Canine Health Foundation director of development
AKC Veterinary Network Certificate Program Helps Start Puppies on Lifelong Healthcare Plan
By Penny Leigh, AKC Internal Consultant and breeder of Flat-Coated Retrievers and Bearded Collies
The AKC Pet Healthcare Plan: An Invaluable Resource For Breeders To Recommend To Puppy Buyers
By Theresa Shea, editor
The Puppy Contract: Essential Groundwork
By Arliss Paddock
Cameras Bring Breeders Peace of Mind
By Theresa Shea, editor
Inspections Maintain Registry Integrity and Educate Breeders
By Theresa Shea, editor
Kennel Blindness: A Closer Look
By Claudia Waller Orlandi, Ph.D.
Protect Yourself Against Unfair Legislation
By Stephanie Lane, former AKC Canine Legislation Director
Looking for a Book on Breeding? The AKC Library can help you find it.
By Theresa Shea, editor
New Full Litter Registration Form Allows You to Register a Litter and Individually Register Each Pup at Same Time
By Penny Leigh, AKC Internal Consultant and breeder of Flat-Coated Retrievers and Bearded Collies
AKC Foundation Stock Service: From Rare to Recognized
By Mari-Beth O'Neill
On the Shoulders of Masters
Karen Staudt-Cartabona reminds us that good mentors help make good breeders
At Your Service
Last year AKC handled 600,000 calls and 90,000 e-mails, many from breeders like you.
