PetAg Esbilac Puppy Milk Replacer Powder is a must in your whelping supply kit. It provides all the nutritional elements necessary for puppies, newborn to 6 weeks old. With complete, balanced nutrition it is closest to mother's milk in protein, fat, and carbohydrates. The added vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients plus prebiotics and probiotics support […]

Kellie Verrelli co-breeds Mudis with Beth Bochardt at Akekal Mudis and Shepherds. But Verrelli actually got her start with another breed: Scottish Terriers.

The Spot Mirror Finish Stainless Steel Dog Bowl is a must for the dogs in your kennel, and it will be a welcome item to include in the kit that goes home with your puppies. These bowls are made of stainless steel for easy cleanup and are available in assorted sizes – 1, 2, 3, […]

After my 2024 article, someone asked me to do the next New Year’s Resolution article from our dogs’ perspectives. So, I am going to put my best foot forward in an open and honest attempt to tell you what I think our dogs may want us to resolve to do in 2025! First, we must […]

A good tool for keeping a puppy’s mind off grooming, bathing, or a possibly undesirable behavior is a lick mat. The Pet Naturals Busy Butter Lick Mat and Treat Combo has suction cups on the back so it will stick to any smooth surface. The Busy Butter Calming Supplement included has four effective ingredients, including […]

Yesterday, a bill regulating commercial dog breeders advanced from committee that included an amendment requested by the AKC to further clarify how a commercial breeder should be defined in the state. The AKC thanks the Pacific Pet Alliance and other passionate Hawaiians for their efforts to protect responsible dog owners and hobbyists in the state. […]

Hawai’i Senate Bill 593, a bill that seeks to regulate commercial dog breeders by establishing a definition for what constitutes as a dog breeder in Hawai’i, sets a statewide limit law for intact dogs, and establishes standards of care has been scheduled for its first committee hearing on Monday, February 10. Hawai’i club members and […]

A problematic proposed dog ordinance in DeKalb County, Georgia—which, as currently worded, includes litter permits, litter limits, sales restrictions, and incomplete consumer protections—has been added to the Tuesday, January 28, 2025, agenda for the DeKalb County Board of Commissioners meeting.  As previously noted, County staff have reported that the ordinance is expected to be returned […]

In early December 2024, the DeKalb County, Georgia, Board of Commissioners deferred consideration of changes to its animal ordinance that AKC views as problematic for responsible dog breeders and owners.  As currently worded, it seeks to impose restrictions on breeders and anyone who transfers, gives away, or sells pets.  County staff have reported that the […]

The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world's largest purebred dog registry and a leading advocate for dogs, wishes to acknowledge those individuals who have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports over an extended period. The commitment to preserve, protect, and improve a breed represents the very essence of […]