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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Choosing a Brood Bitch: A Bit of a Gamble
I’m not a fan of country music, but as I begin writing this column, from the radio in the next room the song “The Gambler” is crooning, “The secret to survivin’ is knowing what to throw away, and knowing what to keep.” Choosing a brood bitch is a bit of a gamble. Whether acquiring your […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/choosing-a-brood-bitch-a-bit-of-a-gamble/
| August 25, 2015
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Expert Advice: News
The American Kennel Club Promotes Mari-Beth O’Neill and Keith Frazier
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the appointments of Mari-Beth O’Neill to Vice President of Sports Services and Keith Frazier to Vice President of Optimization and Support Services. “Through their years of dedication and demonstrated leadership they have helped us make strides in the sport and support services […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-promotes-mari-beth-oneill-keith-frazier/
| October 16, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Illinois Police Officer Gets Belgian Malinois K9 Partner Thanks to Local Dog Club
>While in training, Belgian Malinois Jax was taught to respond to commands in both Dutch and German. Jax was 18 months old at the time and was largely chosen due to his suitable temperament. As we saw with Nikko, correct temperament is a critical characteristic of a successful police dog. In the breed standard, the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/illinois-police-officer-gets-belgian-malinois/
| November 4, 2015
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Looking for a Pup? Here’s How To Find the Perfect One
Labrador Retriever puppy. Courtesy Barra Labradors Bringing a dog into your life is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. It is a serious commitment to care for an individual who will rely on you completely—for food, shelter, health, and happiness—for a decade or more. In exchange, this puppy or adult dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/how-to-find-the-perfect-puppy/
| April 28, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Nancy Sedlacek of Success Portuguese Water Dogs
Each month the American Kennel Club profiles breeders to hear how they got started, their breeding program, and their experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with Success Kennel’s Nancy Sedlacek, who breeds Portuguese Water Dogs. Nancy is an AKC Breeder of Merit and her dogs are among the top ranked in the country with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-nancy-sedlacek/
| October 17, 2016
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Amy Shaffer of Crivitz Standard Schnauzers
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Amy Shaffer of Crivitz Standard Schnauzers Each month the American Kennel Club profiles breeders to hear how they got started and learn about their breeding program and their experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with AKC Breeder of Merit Amy Shaffer of Crivitz Standard Schnauzers. Amy originally started with Irish Setters […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-amy-shaffer/
| January 10, 2017
Expert Advice: Feature
For Allie, Home is Where the Calling is—In the Field or Conformation Ring
With a registered name like DC Jewels Peridot & Pearls MLC SAR-W, the dog you'd expect to see might be a prissy homebody that lavishes attention on people and strolls about in elegant attire. Not this little blonde dynamo, believed to be the first of her breed to earn an AKC search and rescue (SAR) […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/allie-the-rescue-dachshund/
| February 14, 2017
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
The AKC Marketplace Benefits for Breeders of Merit
Did you know that when a puppy buyer searches on AKC Marketplace, Breeders of Merit litter listings are the first ones they see? This is because Breeders of Merit receive special AKC Marketplace benefits. These include: Free litter listings for their qualified breed(s) Priority placement in search results Breed-Specific Breeder of Merit identification Breeder of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-marketplace-benefits-for-breeders-of-merit/
| June 5, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Meet Breeder of Merit Kathy Rust of Kizmar Vizslas
The American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes Breeders of Merit for their dedication to breeding purebred dogs with the appearance, temperament, and abilities that are true to their breed standard and for their commitment to health screening and 100 percent puppy registration. The AKC celebrates their success in and passion for canine sports. They are […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meet-the-breeder-of-merit-kathy-rust-of-kizmar-vizslas/
| June 20, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Karen Hanson of Labyrinth Brittanys
Each month, the American Kennel Club (AKC) profiles breeders to hear how they got started and learn about their breeding program and experience with AKC Marketplace. We recently spoke with Karen Hanson of Labyrinth Brittanys in Maidens, Va. Karen began breeding Brittanys when she was a teenager, and today she is an AKC Breeder […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-karen-hanson-of-labyrinth-brittanys/
| September 12, 2017