Understanding Sex-Linked Inheritance in Dogs: A Guide for Breeders
by Claire Wiley, VMD, DACVIM (SAIM) In the world of canine genetics, understanding the principles of inheritance is crucial for breeders aiming to enhance desirable traits and manage hereditary conditions. One important aspect of inheritance…
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Meet Leslie Butler of Whitemoor Collies
Leslie Butler lives in northern Virginia where she breeds rough Collies. She started her kennel, Whitemoor Collies, in 2000. The kennel name is taken from her maiden name and the Celtic word for promontory, which…
What Should You Do if Your Dog Ate a Dryer Sheet?
Dogs eat what seems like the most random things, especially around the house. There are a number of household hazards that your pet may decide to ingest, including dryer sheets, which contain a number of…
Life Saving Surgery Saves Tiny Puppy With Heart Defect
A tiny Maltese puppy called Carter had live saving heart surgery at Washington State University with a new procedure for a deadly but common congenital heart defect. There have been a small number of other…
First vaccination and de-worming steps with a new puppy
You’ve just bought a puppy, or by some miracle, ended up caring for one. What do you do now? Here is a quick guide for those who are just about to start out. There are…
Common Birth Defects In Dogs
A vital part of good prevention is to know the common types of illnesses and disorders associated with particular dog breeds. For dogs, the parts of their body that are most frequently affected by congenital…
What You Should Know About Puppy’s Food and Worms
Most dog owners know that dogs are naturally protective of food. Most parents of young children are terrified that their young ones will be too curious about a puppy’s food and end up paying the…