BREEDING

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

WHELPING

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

PUPPPY HEALTH & CARE

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

ADDITIONAL BREEDER TOPICS

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.