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Breed Spotlight

admin — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 11:49:07 +0000

Labrador Retriever (Sporting Group) • Original Purpose: Hunting dog • AKC Recognition: 1917 • Temperament: Gentle, outgoing, eager-to-please • Did You Know: The Lab is one of the prime breeds selected as guide and rescue dogs. • Read more about the Labrador Retriever. Canaan Dog (Herding Group) • Original Purpose: Guard and herding dog • [...]

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New Breed Standards

vicki — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:14:55 +0000

While going thru my local newspaper I came upon this clip and decided to post it- New Breed Standards:A Britain's Kennel Club has announced major reforms to breed standards and accepted breeding practices for purebred dogs. The changes come in response to concerns that purebreds have serious health problems as a reult of breeding for [...]

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DNA Testing To Help Dog Breeds

admin — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:15:50 +0000

There is a lot of controversy surrounding the DNA testing of dogs, specifically breeders versus buyer’s mentality, but there is no way to deny that DNA testing can significantly help any dog breed. The problem with breeding is that is has been going on for so long and certain breeds are genetically predisposed to certain [...]

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What To Consider Before Breeding Your Dog

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:32:53 +0000

There are several crucial things to consider before breeding your dog. These are things that you need to be aware of and familiarize yourself before you take the first step towards breeding your dog – in fact, knowing some essential facts should be your first step. The population for domesticated pets is getting incredibly out [...]

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How To Find A Reputable Breeder

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:31:27 +0000

In order to find a reputable breeder, you first need to recognize and familiarize yourself with what a reputable is and what a reputable breeder does. Anyone can take a male and female dog, mate them together, and breed puppies, and a lot of people do actually do this, then they sell the puppies for [...]

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Dog Breeding: An Introduction

admin — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:17:13 +0000

Dog breeding is not an endeavor which should ever be taken lightly, and it should never be done for the wrong reasons. For instance, if you are in it for the money, then stop now. If you want to breed your dog because you want a puppy just like him or her, then stop now. [...]

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Keys To Breeding Healthy Dogs

admin — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:30:18 +0000

Numerous people across the world love to keep dogs as their pets. They will do everything to keep their dogs in the best of health. These people also like to breed their dogs, either to increase their numbers or to make money out of them. However, most of them do not have a fair idea [...]

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PitBull Breeding

admin — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:54:09 +0000

Pit Bulls are definitely the most sold and purchased breed of dog in America. Pit Bulls, or more specifically the American Pit Bull Terriers, are still preferred by Americans for their agility, strength and faithfulness, in spite of the recent bad press. Pit Bull breeders are usually well-equipped with the knowledge of genetics and the [...]

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Find the Best Small Breeding Dog

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:48:45 +0000

A small breeding dog is the perfect pet for all of us who live in little cubbyhole-like apartments. Larger dogs, when stuffed into such flats, usually spend their time galloping from one end of the flat to the other in less time than you can say Indiana Jones and, with time, come to dolefully detest [...]

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Selecting Your Dog Breeder

admin — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 19:57:26 +0000

Puppies start learning immediately. Reputable breeders are aware of this and are very involved in doing early training prior to you taking the pup into your home. They do constructive socialization, introduce the pup to the home environment and may even do some early potty training. A well-mannered, easily trained puppy is one of your [...]

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The Fundamentals of Dog Breeding

admin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:38:10 +0000

The Goals of Dog Breeding: Good temperament should be the first goal in breeding. Every breeder should be on the lookout for shyness, fear of strangers, refusal to leave a common environment, fear of unexpected changes and excessive activities in their dogs and decide if they want these characteristics to be passed onto the puppies. [...]

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Is My Female Coming Into Season?

admin — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:35:07 +0000

One of the commonest questions asked by dog owners who have a bitch that has not been desexed, is - Is my bitch coming into season? To help you know - it's VERY IMPORTANT to know your dogs age, as accurately as possible! A bitch can come into season from the age of 6 months [...]

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Breeding Your Dog: Pros and Cons

admin — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:16:13 +0000

Before deciding to breed your female dog there are some positive and negative considerations that owners should consider. Breeding your dog is not an inexpensive or easy task if you are seriously planning on making the best possible selection of a male dog. There are serious health considerations with regards to breeding dogs that should [...]

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Is Dog Breeding Right For You?

admin — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:04:41 +0000

Becoming a dog breeder may be worth exploring if caring for dogs brings you great fulfillment. Although there is a lot of money in becoming a breeder, it's preferred that your motivation isn't the potential income but rather a genuine love and interest in dogs, vast knowledge of a particular breed of dog and a [...]

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Starting Your Own Breeding Business

admin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:28:23 +0000

Starting a dog breeding business is an endeavour that can be exceptionally rewarded, but at the same time, one that has its own challenges. The dog breeding world has expanded greatly, and now people who love dogs and love breeding them can make a living out of their passion. Professional breeders are always looking to [...]

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Beginners Guide to Dog Breeding

admin — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:15:22 +0000

If you are fond of one particular breed of dog and you are a dog-breeding beginner, you might wish to consider committing to the improvement of your favorite breed. Usually this involves working with a particular bloodline and try to create specific traits for future generations. All a dog-breeding beginner needs, as far as dogs [...]

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