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Lee Whittier

Breed Conservation

Meet the Dog Show Mentor – Is Your Breed Mentor Qualified?

Learn how asking the right questions and finding the right mentor can lead to success in dog breeding and exhibiting.

January 23, 20256 min read

Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Breed Conservation

The Bubble: Comparing the Concerns of Yesterday and Today

Explore the evolving concerns in dog breeding, health, and care, comparing past practices with modern challenges and solutions.

January 22, 20255 min read

Doug Johnson

Breed Conservation

The Truth About Goals and the Need for a Higher Bar: Making a Commitment to Superior Quality

Set a higher bar for breeding and judging in 2025. Embrace quality, challenge standards, and elevate the dog show sport.

January 22, 202510 min read

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Allan Reznik

Breed Conservation

Some Thoughts on Kennel Names

Choosing a kennel name is a creative journey! Discover tips and ideas to craft memorable names for your breeding program.

December 22, 20244 min read

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Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Breed Conservation

The Bubble: It’s Time for a PR Campaign

Explore the decline in purebred dog breeding, its history, challenges, and the need for a fresh public relations strategy.

December 8, 20245 min read

Tom Godwin

All About Judging

A Breeders Perspective on Judging the Cairn Terrier

Exploring the essence of the Cairn Terrier breed: characteristics, movement, and breed standard insights for judges and breeders.

December 6, 20244 min read

Doug Johnson

Breed Conservation

The Truth About An Alternative Solution to Retiring From the Breeding Force

Explore how whelping centers and breeder co-ops offer alternatives to keep veteran breeders active and preserve breed quality.

November 14, 20249 min read

Mary Ann Leonard

Breed Conservation

Breeding & Presenting Gordon Setters

Discover the art of breeding champion Gordon Setters with tips on health, temperament, and successful exhibiting strategies.

November 5, 20246 min read

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Sheila Goffe

Breed Conservation

Torture Breeding: The Dangerous New Threat to Our Breeds

Animal extremists are targeting dog breeders with radical “torture breeding” laws. Learn about their impact and the threat.

October 17, 20249 min read

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Allan Reznik

Breed Conservation

Managing Trust Issues

Exploring the myths and challenges of judges who exhibit their own dogs, balancing integrity and participation in dog shows.

October 16, 20244 min read

Eduardo Fugiwara

Breed Conservation

Why Are We, as Preservation Breeders, Under-Marketing Ourselves?

Educate buyers on the superior value of purebred puppies with lifetime support, contrasting with designer breeds’ empty promises.

August 15, 20247 min read

Turning Inquiries into a teachable moment

Allan Reznik

Breed Conservation

Turning Inquiries Into A Teachable Moment

Turn frustrating puppy inquiries into teachable moments. Discover how breeders can contribute positively to the sport.

August 15, 20245 min read

2024 AKC Breeder of the Year Honorees

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2024 AKC Breeder of the Year Honorees

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Meet the Dog Show Mentor – Is Your Breed Mentor Qualified?

The Bubble: Comparing the Concerns of Yesterday and Today

The Truth About Goals and the Need for a Higher Bar: Making a Commitment to Superior Quality

Some Thoughts on Kennel Names

The Bubble: It’s Time for a PR Campaign

A Breeders Perspective on Judging the Cairn Terrier

The Truth About An Alternative Solution to Retiring From the Breeding Force

Breeding & Presenting Gordon Setters

Torture Breeding: The Dangerous New Threat to Our Breeds

Managing Trust Issues

Why Are We, as Preservation Breeders, Under-Marketing Ourselves?

Turning Inquiries Into A Teachable Moment