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How much does breeding dogs cost?

What does it cost to breed a dog? Read with us as we break down the costs, from pre-screening to whelping, advertising and puppy care. 
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Pregnancy Care for Dogs: A Guide to Supporting Healthy Litters

Learn the basics about canine pregnancy, including nutrition and exercise, and what makes a good whelping area for your pregnant dog.
New Feature: Genetic Summary Reports
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New Feature: Genetic Summary Reports

MyDogDNA™ has just launched a new feature! Users can now download a summary version of their disorders results for reporting to their registry. 
Scientific Update to von Willebrand Type I Test Reporting
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Scientific Update to von Willebrand Type I Test Reporting

Based on the findings of recent scientific publications, we are updating the mode of inheritance of von Willebrand’s Disease (vWD) Type I in Wisdom Breeder reports. 
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Canine Osteoarthritis: What Breeders Need to Know

Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of chronic pain in dogs. Learn about the disease, what causes it, and what you as a breeder can do to identify, prevent or treat it. 
English or Llewellin Setter in field
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Working Dogs vs. Show Dogs: An Introduction

Understand the difference between bench and station, or show-bred and working or field-bred lines of dogs. Different objectives and breeding lines have created significant distinction between purebred dog lines, even within breeds. 
Breeding Checklist and Tips
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Breeding Checklist and Tips

Learn some tips you might consider to up your game before breeding your next litter, and download our handy breeding checklist.
Should I Breed? What to Consider Before Breeding Dogs
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Should I Breed? What to Consider Before Breeding Dogs

Contemplating becoming a dog breeder? Informed dog breeding can be incredibly rewarding, but is not for the faint of heart. In this article we review some of the key considerations, including health, temperament and soundness...
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Interpreting Disorder Results & What to Do with Carriers

Learn how to correctly interpret disorder findings for your dog, and what to know if you receive a carrier or ‘at risk’ result