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Last Updated: 2.16.22
Canine Anatomy, Soundness, and Healthy Companions with Laura Reeves, host of Pure Dog Talk!
Laura discusses how the structure and anatomy of a dog is directly related to their soundness. Watch the webinar to learn how breeding to the standard impacts soundness and dog well-being! More about Laura: Laura is an AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Judge and a retired zone representative for the Professional Handler Association. Laura is a second-generation breeder of German Wirehaired Pointers, under the Scotia Kennel banner. In her professional handling career, spanning 25 years, Laura consistently maintained a high-quality, low-number client list. She has finished hundreds of dogs, with group-winners from each of the seven variety groups. Specializing in rare breeds and challenging dogs, she has piloted dogs to Best in Show, Best in Specialty Show, Group wins, #1 rankings and more.
Dog Steps, by Rachel Page Elliott
While this video may not be new (age is really given away with the believed to be information given at 59:25 which now thought to be as much as 80% environmentally caused now), nevertheless the video is still full of relevant and useful information and a great educational tool to learn about the structure of the dog and how structure translates to movement.
Video presentation by the legendary breeder and world authority on canine movement Rachel Page Elliott from her classic volume Dogsteps. Dogsteps has been the definitive manual on canine movement for four decades. Dog show judges and breeders around the world have relied upon this straightforward text and its “cineradiographic” illustrations to gain a more complete understanding of canine gait. Even with the passing of its famous author in 2009, no other volume has stepped in the path of Dogsteps. - Roger Bannister
The Role of the Stud Dog during a Natural Breeding
A Good Dog Pod with Canine repro expert Myra Savant-Harris (33:53)
Managing the Valuable Brood Female w/ Marty Greer, DVM
Learn about proper care, health risks, and much more for your brood bitch. This is a highly detailed, educational, and informative webinar worth an hour of your time.
Q&A with Dr. Hutchison, DVM: Good Breeder Webinar
Brought to us by the good people at Good Dog. Listen to world-renowned Dr. Robert Hutchison, DVM for the latest information on dog breeding. Hear your fellow breeders' questions answered by one of the leading experts (and legends) of the dog world. Dr. Hutchison is recognized internationally for his leading expertise in canine reproduction and work with canine frozen semen. Dr. Hutchison's Brief Bio: Dr. Hutchison is a Reproduction and Genetics consultant for the Veterinary Information Network, and is co-director of the Animal Clinic Northview, Inc., in North Ridgeville, Ohio. northviewvet.com/ He is also the president of the International Canine Semen Bank of Ohio, and advisor for College of Veterinary Medicine students interested in small animal theriogenology from OSU, Virginia Tech, Purdue, Tufts, and Michigan State. Dr. Hutchison is the author of many articles on canine reproduction in leading breed journals and magazines.
The DPCNA Breeders Handbook
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