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Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Breed Conservation

THE BUBBLE: The Perfect Storm

Explore the challenges in the dog show community: Popularity of doodles, decreasing AKC breeders, criticisms of purebred dogs, and more.

September 13, 20236 min read

Sheila Goffe

Breed Conservation

Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Other Anti-Breeding Laws on the Upswing

US anti-dog breeding laws rise in 2023. AKC reports daily alerts on new bills, highlighting concerns on MSN laws & canine health regulations

August 15, 20238 min read

Adult German Shepherd Dog laying on grass.

Allan Reznik

Breed Conservation

Starting Over – When You Must Back Up to Get Ahead

Discover the intricacies of dog breeding and exhibiting: insights on re-evaluation, mentors, and navigating the challenges of the sport.

August 15, 20235 min read

The dog is sitting in a bubble bath with a yellow duckling and soap bubbles. Golden Retriever bathes with bath accessories.

Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Breed Conservation

The Bubble: Just What Is a Preservation Breeder?

Uncover the concept of a preservation breeder and their role in maintaining purebred dogs. Explore the challenges faced by these breeders.

July 13, 20235 min read

Kennel Blindness! - The Perfect Dog Has Yet to Be Produced!

Walter J. Sommerfelt

Breed Conservation

Watch Out for Kennel Blindness! – The Perfect Dog Has Yet to Be Produced!

Beware of kennel blindness! Discover its risks and the importance of staying objective when breeding for the perfect dog. Read more!

June 14, 20235 min read

Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Breed Conservation

The Bubble – Breeders Are Like Apples

Discover the challenges breeders face today. Explore regulations, genetic diversity, and the need for support in the breeding community.

June 14, 20236 min read

Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Breed Conservation

The Bubble: Proposed State Laws Are Cause for Concern

Restrictive state laws threaten pure breeds’ survival. Exhibitors and breeders need freedom to preserve pedigrees and raise future prospects.

May 10, 20236 min read

AR Groups Lobbying Congress for Anti-Breeder Bills

Sheila Goffe

American Kennel Club (AKC)

Animal Rights Groups Are Lobbying Congress for Anti-Breeder Dog Laws

Learn about the anti-breeder bills threatening our sport in the 2023 Farm Bill. Oppose the Puppy Protection Act and the Goldies Act.

May 10, 20238 min read

closeup shot of a frozen bubble on the snow

Stephanie Hunt-Crowley

Breed Conservation

Outside the Bubble: Looking Backward to Move Forward

This article explores changes in the dog breeding and showing world, including the rise of the middle class and the animal rights movement.

April 19, 20237 min read

Sandy McMillan

Breed Conservation

Doing It All: Losing Sylvia

This reflective piece tells the story of Sylvia, a Labrador who was initially bred as a show dog but later became a one-person dog.

March 22, 20235 min read

Susan Shephard

Breed Conservation

What is Your Duty After the Sale?

The worst thing that can happen to a novice exhibitor is that their breeder does not mentor them. Read more.

March 16, 20232 min read

BrilliantPad

Breed Conservation

Tips on Managing Waste in the Whelping Box

One of the most challenging tasks for breeders is maintaining the cleanliness of the whelping box. BrilliantPad is a self-cleaning solution.

February 17, 20233 min read

The Truth About Breeding Dogs (It’s More Than Preservation!)

Don't miss a story.

The Truth About Breeding Dogs (It’s More Than Preservation!)

Don't miss a story.

THE BUBBLE: The Perfect Storm

Mandatory Spay/Neuter and Other Anti-Breeding Laws on the Upswing

Starting Over – When You Must Back Up to Get Ahead

The Bubble: Just What Is a Preservation Breeder?

Watch Out for Kennel Blindness! – The Perfect Dog Has Yet to Be Produced!

The Bubble – Breeders Are Like Apples

The Bubble: Proposed State Laws Are Cause for Concern

Animal Rights Groups Are Lobbying Congress for Anti-Breeder Dog Laws

Outside the Bubble: Looking Backward to Move Forward

Doing It All: Losing Sylvia

What is Your Duty After the Sale?

Tips on Managing Waste in the Whelping Box