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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Susan Kustrup of Tallie Farms Beagles
Susan Kustrup, owner of Tallie Farms Beagles in Manahawkin, NJ, has lived in New Jersey all her life. She is an AKC Breeder of Merit, having bred and shown dogs since 1977, and has bred and shown Tallie Farms Beagles for the past 15 years. She is a past board member of the Central New Jersey Hound Association. AKC: How did you get started in breeding dogs? Susan: I started […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-susan-kustrup-tallie-farms-beagles/
| April 27, 2020
Expert Advice: How to...
Tips for Finding and Working With a Responsible Breeder
Finding a responsible breeder you trust is your first—and most important—step to finding your new best friend. Breeders are invaluable resources. Not only are they a bridge between you and your perfect dog, but you can also rely on them throughout your dog’s lifetime. Think of a breeder as your own private guide to all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/9-tips-finding-working-responsible-breeder/
| March 12, 2020
Expert Advice: Events
Elizabeth & Daniel Karshner Named 2019 AKC Breeders of the Year
The annual AKC Breeder of the Year award honors exceptional breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicated their lives to improving the health, temperament, and quality of purebred dogs. On December 14 at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, Elizabeth and Daniel Karshner were selected as winners of the 2019 AKC Breeder of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/elizabeth-and-daniel-karshner-2019-akc-breeders-of-the-year/
| December 14, 2019
Press Releases
Elizabeth and Daniel Karshner Named 2019 AKC Breeders of the Year
–Award Presented at AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin – Elizabeth and Daniel Karshner were presented with the 2019 AKC Breeder of the Year award for their Little Ponds Bulldogs at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Saturday, December 14, 2019. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/elizabeth-daniel-karshner-named-2019-akc-breeders-year/
| December 14, 2019
Expert Advice: Preparing for Puppy
How to Prepare for a Breeder Interview
Adding a puppy to your family is a big decision that comes with lots of preparation. One thing you may not be prepared for is an interview with your prospective puppy's breeder. Responsible breeders want to place puppies with families that are a great match for the dog, so these interviews help both breeders and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/how-to-prepare-for-a-breeder-interview/
| December 11, 2019
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Adrienne Scott of Prairie Crest Beaucerons
Adrienne Scott is an AKC Breeder of Merit who has realized a lifelong dream in her small hobby kennel, Prairie Crest Beaucerons, of Maysville, Missouri, devoted to preserving the centuries-old Beauceron breed. She has produced many champions and, through health testing, improving temperaments, and structure, she strives to produce the best Beaucerons possible. Adrienne has traveled […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-adrienne-scott-prairie-crest-beaucerons/
| December 9, 2019
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Everything You Need to Know About Breeder Contracts
Most of life's major acquisitions require a legal contract, from purchasing a house to leasing a car. Add to that list bringing home a purebred dog. Reputable breeders almost universally require anyone who provides a home to one of their dogs to sign a contract. But if you've never purchased a dog from a reputable […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/everything-you-need-to-know-about-breeder-contracts/
| November 27, 2019
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Kimberly and Colin Fritzer of Windrock Greyhounds
Kimberly and Colin Fritzer are AKC Breeders of Merit and the owners of Windrock Greyhounds in Grand Junction, Colorado. They are originally from Wyoming and plan to return to their home state next year. The Fritzers have been breeding Greyhounds since the early 1990s, having bred Afghan Hounds before that. Kimberly, who describes herself as “just an old farm kid,” is also a livestock judge with a very critical eye when it comes to animals. She has raised more than 350 champions and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-kimberly-fritzer-windrock-greyhounds/
| October 7, 2019
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club Announces 2019 Breeder of the Year Group Honorees
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2019 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “The breeders honored with this award have made important contributions to the sport and future of purebred dogs,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-announces-2019-breeder-year-group-honorees/
| September 19, 2019
Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Nancy Corkey of Corkey Basset Hounds
Corkey Basset Hounds is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Christiansburg, Virginia, on 10 acres of wooded land. Nancy and Dan Corkey have been breeding Basset Hounds for almost 24 years, producing a plethora of pet companions and AKC champions.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-nancy-corkey-basset-hounds/
| September 9, 2019