Plus, Why Breed Heritage Tests Are Not "Purity" Tests
Courtesy of AKC and Royal Canin | | | Miscarriage in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment | Breeding a litter can be a joyful undertaking, but it doesn't always go as planned. Just like in people, dogs can have miscarriages when pregnant. It's important to know the signs, because identification can help save some of the puppies in the litter, and in serious cases, even the mother. Though luckily not common, it does happen, and it can look different in different stages of pregnancy. | | | Courtesy of AKC and Royal Canin | | | Why Breed Heritage Tests Are Not "Purity" Tests | Breed heritage tests analyze a dog's genetic makeup to identify the presence of DNA segments that are most similar to those found in specific dog breeds. These tests are designed to estimate breed ancestry and provide insight into a dog's background based on reference panels composed of DNA from known purebred dogs. However, it's important to understand what these tests can and cannot do. | | | | How important is genetic diversity in your breeding program? | | | | | | | AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy is an Official Title Now! | Since AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy began, it has been an award. We are pleased to announce that dog owners who complete a 6-weeks AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class with their puppies can now choose the option of earning STAR as an official AKC title which will be listed on the dog's title record at AKC. | | | Meet Doberman Pinscher Breeder Laural Harris of Omnia Paratus Doberman | Laural Harris, DMD, of Omnia Paratus Doberman, describes herself as a retired dentist who has gone to the dogs. An AKC Breeder of Merit and a Bred with H.E.A.R.T. breeder, Harris lives in southern Missouri with her four multi-titled Champion Doberman Pinschers: "Solomon," "Torah," "Ofira," and "Zyra." | | | Courtesy of AKC and Royal Canin | | | The Retriever 24 in. Step-Thru Exercise Pen is perfect for when your puppies are ready to meet the great outdoors in a safe, confined area or for when they have outgrown the whelping box and need their own space indoors. | | | |
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