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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Breeder Spotlight: Sylvia Calderwood & Her Shetland Sheepdogs
As a child with a passion for dogs, constantly bringing home the strays that crossed her path, Sylvia Calderwood read every book written by Albert Payson Terhune, the beloved author who was also a renowned Collie breeder. So it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise that her heart was eventually captured by the Shetland […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-sylvia-calderwood-shetland-sheepdogs/
| February 7, 2022
Press Releases
The American Kennel Club 2021 Breeder of the Year Group Honorees Announced
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to recognize breeding programs from the Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding groups as 2021 AKC Breeder of the Year group honorees. “It is our pleasure to honor this group of esteemed breeders,” said Dennis Sprung, AKC President and CEO. “These individuals have made important contributions […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/american-kennel-club-2021-breeder-year-group-honorees-announced/
| December 2, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Deb Kidwell-Taylor of Kel Simoon Azawakh
Deb Kidwell -Taylor lives in Sweetwater, TN, on three acres of fields and woods with her husband Ron and five Azawakh. Originally from Virginia, Deb has had Azawakh since 1989. She also raises super tall chickens known as Asian Fowl, jokingly calling them the “Azawakh of chickens.” She is an AKC Breeder of Merit and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-deb-kidwell-taylor-kel-simoon-azawakh/
| November 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Bernese Mountain Dog vs. Greater Swiss Mountain Dog: Differences & Similarities
Switzerland has brought us many wonderful dog breeds, but perhaps none as popular as the large, tricolored Bernese Mountain Dog. These gorgeous and affectionate dogs are built for demanding work and are instantly recognizable for their size and beautiful markings. But there is another Swiss breed with similar looks and origin. The Greater Swiss Mountain […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bernese-mountain-dog-versus-greater-swiss-mountain-dog-how-to-tell-the-difference/
| November 11, 2021
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Benefits for Breeders
Breeders that participate in the AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. program enjoy these benefits: Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Program Logos Logos will be on both AKC dog registration applications & certificates Breed Specific Web Banners Web banners may be used to promote program acceptance on your website. Litter and Online Reports Coupons Bred with H.E.A.R.T. membership includes […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-bred-with-heart-program/benefits/
| October 26, 2017
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Expert Advice: Puppy Training
How to Train a Doberman Pinscher Puppy: Milestones & Timeline
The Doberman Pinscher has the distinction of being one of the only breeds in the AKC's Working Group that was bred specifically to be a companion to humans. The breed was created in the nineteenth century by German tax collector Louis Dobermann to accompany him in his thankless daily work. Drawing upon this breed legacy, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-train-a-doberman-pinscher/
| October 18, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Debarah Billings of Windsong Biewer Terriers
AKC Breeder of Merit Debarah Billings hails from Bristol, Tennessee. Her breeding program and Windsong Biewer Terriers began in 2009. Her goal was and continues to be breeding for improvement as well as promoting the Biewer Terrier. AKC: How did you get started in breeding dogs? Debarah: After retiring in 2008, I started my […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-debarah-billings-windsong-biewer-terriers/
| October 14, 2021
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Kathy Clayton of Chitawee French Bulldogs
Kathy Clayton lives on 867 acres of wooded land in South West City, MO, at the corners of Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas. She is an AKC Breeder of Merit - Gold and has bred Chitawee French Bulldogs for 28 years and is a National French Bulldog Club of America nominee for the AKC Sportsmanship Award. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-kathy-clayton-chitawee-french-bulldogs/
| September 10, 2021
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Meet Breeder of Merit and Aspiring Veterinarian: Maxie Bowen
Reputable breeders don’t just breed in the moment: They are thinking years, even decades ahead, thoughtfully breeding dogs that are typey, healthy, and sound enough to continue to benefit the breed long after they are gone. And that philosophy of paying it forward is even more satisfying when a second generation decides to plunk itself […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meet-breeder-of-merit-maxie-bowen/
| August 14, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
Westminster Will Be Just One of This Doberman’s Many Accomplishments
It’s been said that every dog-owner relationship is unique. Well, welcome to Chester and Steve Garcia’s world, which can best be summed up: better late than never. Westminster 2018 will be the pair’s first trip to America’s most iconic dog show, February 10-13, 2018, in New York City. And amazingly, they are the only entry […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-chester-the-doberman/
| February 5, 2018