Plus, New Years Resolutions for Breeders – From the Dog's Point of View
Courtesy of AKC and Royal Canin | | | Planning a Multiple Sire Litter in 2025 – Navigating AKC Regulations | 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 take 6-12 weeks. In 2023 the AKC processed 120 multiple sire litter registrations. | | | Courtesy of AKC and Royal Canin | | | Meet the Danish-Swedish Farmdog, AKC's Newest Recognized Dog Breed | Danish-Swedish Farmdogs are small, compact dogs with a big attitude and a passion for a job and a challenge. The American Kennel Club's 202nd recognized breed and newest member of the Working Group is eligible to start competing in AKC events on January 1, 2025. Aimee Parramore Kincaid, President of the Danish-Swedish Farmdog Club of America, has helped usher the breed to recognition. | | | New Years Resolutions for Breeders – From the Dog's Point of View | 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! | | | American Kennel Club Announces 2024 Breeder of the Year by Sport | 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 the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award is given to those who have dedicated themselves to improving the health, temperament, and performance of dogs in a given sport. | Courtesy of AKC and Royal Canin | | | Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs: Hope for the Future through Research and Innovation | Heart disease is common in dogs, and a substantial proportion of affected dogs suffer from congestive heart failure as their disease progresses. Veterinary medicine has seen significant advances in the understanding of and treatment of congestive heart failure in the past few years and the future is bright as we look to novel ways to improve both the quantity and quality of life for dogs living with heart disease. | | | 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, 5, and 10-quarts, so there is a bowl suitable for every dog. | | | |
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