Owning a large breed dog comes with large responsibilities, especially when it comes to choosing the best large breed dog food. After all, you want your dog to live a long, healthy, active life, and that starts with good nutrition. Feeding a properly formulated, high-quality diet is one of the most important things you can […]

Celena and Dallas Quinney of Quinney’s Boxers are located in South Texas where their family has been breeding and competing with Boxers since 2011. It is a family endeavor and their children, William, Todd, and Charlotte, are invaluable to their breeding program as they spend countless hours in the whelping box and socializing puppies. At […]

The AKC permits registration of litters from multiple sires, provided breeders follow specific protocols. The parentage of each puppy must be verified through DNA testing, which is essential for ensuring accurate records and lineage. Below is a comprehensive guide to help breeders plan a successful multiple sire litter. From start to finish, this process can […]

The only thing better than 1,300 dogs? 1,300 puppies. Nearly 1,300 puppies and junior dogs ages six months to 18 months competed for AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy of the Year on Friday, December 14. Only one came out on top. Aperture I Think I'M Going To Like It Here, a Whippet known as “Lizzie," was […]

Here is a question AKC GoodDog! Helpline trainers hear often: Why does my dog chew up our things when he has dozens of his very own wonderful toys all over the place? The question is usually about a young puppy, but it could be regarding an older dog who inexplicably got it into her head to be naughty after months […]

Do you think you want to breed your bitch? If so, here are some questions to ask yourself. There is nothing more adorable than a puppy. Breeding a beautiful litter is definitely rewarding. However, experienced breeders have learned over time that breeding can have unexpected challenges. When the owner of a bitch is interested in […]

Whether your expectant mom is an experienced dam or a first timer, having puppy milk replacer on hand is essential. Tractor Supply Company’s  Nutri-Vet Milk Replacer is the simplest, complete, solution for puppies. If your puppies are orphaned or rejected, or simply need supplemental feeding, the Nutri-Vet Milk Replacer formula could not be easier to […]

While skin bumps and strange lumps should always be taken seriously, certain types of bumps are more common than you might think.

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In its endless pursuit to recognize outstanding members of the fancy, The American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Awards were created and first awarded in 1999 to honor our best. The purpose of the awards is to celebrate those individuals whose many years of dedication have led to significant contributions to our sport on a national […]