Report shows the startling effect of Limited Registration (LR) on breeds, breeders and the sport. Over 1 million pups have been eliminated from the sport and breeding.

Report that shows the serious effect that low rate of registrations (Conversation Rate) are having on the conformation sport and individual breeds. Average is 40% for the stud book.

Gonadectomy, or neutering, is a very common surgery for dogs having many positive effects on behavior, health, and longevity. There are also certain risks associated with neutering including the development of orthopedic conditions, cognitive decline, and a predisposition to some neoplasias. This study was designed specifically to identify if a correlation exists between neuter status and inherited conditions in a large aggregate cohort of dogs representing many different breeds.

Learn how to protect your pet from loss or theft using microchip technology.

Every breeder has the desire to produce a litter of healthy puppies that grows and develops to exemplify the characteristics of their breed. Unfortunately, this task is far easier to describe than to accomplish. Numerous factors, both reproductive and non-reproductive, influence the outcome of a breeding and ultimately the health and nature of the puppies.