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Legislative Alerts
Colorado Update: Pet Store Law With Positive Amendments Signed By Governor
The Governor of Colorado has signed into law new regulations for pet stores that will allow them to continue to operate in the state. As introduced, this bill contained false claims about breeders and inaccurate information that pets from rescues are better for public safety as they are not imported from out of state. Further, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/colorado-update-pet-store-law-positive-amendments-signed-governor/
| May 5, 2021
Legislative Alerts
California: AB 702 – Thank Key Members, Next Steps in Fighting Bad Breeder Proposals
Last week, Assembly Bill 702, which would have regulated all breeders in the state, was tabled for the year. It cannot be considered before January 2022. Once again, we thank all the clubs and breeders who partnered with the AKC to reach out to the author and Assembly Business and Professions Committee members to communicate […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/california-ab-702-thank-key-members-next-steps-fighting-bad-breeder-proposals/
| May 4, 2021
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Expert Advice: General Health
Spaying and Neutering Your Puppy or Adult Dog: Questions and Answers
Spaying and neutering your puppy or dog: We answer some of the most common questions pet owners have about these surgeries.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/spaying-and-neutering-your-dog-faqs/
| June 14, 2018
![microchips](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/french-bulldog-microchip-scan-at-vet-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Microchips: A Win-Win-Win for Puppy, Buyer, and Breeder
A microchip is universally helpful for puppy, pet owner, and you, the breeder. For the Puppy The immediate importance of pet identification (ID) is often overlooked. This is because pet owners know they will be keeping a watchful eye on their newest family member for successful house-training and to make sure the puppy does not […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/microchips-puppy-buyer-breeder/
| July 13, 2018
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Raising Newborn Puppies
Once the anticipation and waiting are over, and your pregnant dog has successfully delivered her new litter of puppies into the world, it is time to roll up your sleeves and dig into the business of caring for your newborn puppies. This care starts even before the puppies are born, but the moment they are, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/raising-newborn-puppies/
| April 18, 2021
![Two Tibetan Spaniel puppies playing in the grass.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Tibetan_Spaniel_Puppies_Playing-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Setting Puppies Up for Success in New Homes: Early Socialization and Training Tips
Many first-time puppy owners feel overwhelmed in the early weeks of bringing home their new addition. As a responsible breeder, there is much that can be done to alleviate some of the more common issues owners have with new puppies before you send your precious litters out to their new homes. Addressing common problems before they begin can set your puppies up for success in their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/early-socialization-training-tips-for-puppies/
| January 21, 2020
![National Sibling Day](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/beagle-puppies-playing-in-grass-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Sexual Maturity in Puppies: What to Know and What to Expect
Humans take years to develop. Dogs though, in our eyes, mature almost overnight. One morning you have an adorable little puppy on your hands, and the next your puppy is starting to act like a teenager, complete with mood swings and behavioral changes. Sexual maturity is an important part of this process, and it is something that we […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/sexual-maturity-in-puppies-what-to-expect/
| March 10, 2020
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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Help Your Puppies Have Vet Visits With Less Stress
A vet visit is not typically high on any dog’s list of favorite things. For some, it can be so terrifying that it's almost impossible for veterinarians to provide important care. As a conscientious breeder, you are in the best position to set puppies up for success during the many vet visits that all dogs will make throughout their lives. The things that you are already doing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-vet-visits-with-less-stress/
| March 16, 2020
![Vet checking the heartbeat of a Samoyed with a stethoscope at a vet's office.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/vet-checking-dog-heartworm-disease-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Vet's Corner
Pregnancy in Dogs
Before discussing pregnancy in dogs, it is important to stress that the breeding of pure-bred dogs is a serious endeavor best taken on only by responsible breeders, breeders who have studied all the intricacies of a particular breed of dog and are committed to maintaining and improving type, temperament and health. Knowledge of a breed’s […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/vets-corner/pregnancy-in-dogs/
| January 28, 2020
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
The Doberman Breeder—An Endangered Species?
AKC Gazette breed column—Anti-breeding ways of thinking distract people from remembering that it's through the breeding of good dogs that the breed exists and continues. In the 1970s the Doberman Pinscher was among the top five breeds in popularity. At that time, most specialty shows had well over 100 Doberman entries, with some shows having […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-doberman-breeder-an-endangered-species/
| November 21, 2014