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| Wednesday, March 14, 2007 | |
 Are Your Dogs CHIC? | Yes, that is my Chase pictured above. She wants everyone to be aware of the importance of having your dog's health tested and buying a puppy from a breeder who does health testing on their dogs. |
By Deb Eldredge, DVM CHIC may sound like a fashion statement, but for dogs it refers to a certification of health clearances. The American Kennel Club joined forces through its Canine Health Foundation with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals to develop a program so that researchers, breeders, and puppy buyers would have a wealth of health information at their fingertips – or computer terminals as it may be! CHIC is the Canine Health Information Center. For each breed, the primary or parent breed club decides what health clearances are most important for that breed. If your dog completes the required tests through an approved program, he or she qualifies for a CHIC number. So far 84 breeds have joined this program for health. |
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| Wednesday, January 24, 2007 | |
Responsible Breeding vs Irresponsible Breeding
| I am still amazed how many emails I get from people who have bought puppies from a newspaper ad or worse yet a pet store! The general public don't seem to be aware of the difference between buying a puppy from a Responsible Breeder or an Irresponsible one. |
In a nutshell, responsible breeders promote and protect their chosen breed through careful breeding practices. Backyard breeders or Puppy mills damage the breed through overbreeding, mass production, and breeding genetic abnormalities. I found an excellent and easy to read chart with a comparion. Just click HERE (http://www.geocities.com/Petsburgh/Fair/1901/chart.html ) Also from this website...
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| Sunday, September 10, 2006 | |
"ON WITH THE SHOW!"... You've Gotta Have Heart ... Ron Hevener
| Author and Artist Ron Hevener specializes in animals and the romantic adventures of the people who love them. Owner of the one of the oldest show dog kennels in the US (Lochranza) also has an interest in Arabian horse racing which goes back to the early days of Delaware Park, now one of the leading Arabian racetracks in the US. |
There was something about him that stood out from the time he was born. Experienced breeders know what it is, but they can't always explain it to those uninitiated in the ways of Nature. Suffice it to say, there was a quality about him that could, if the gods smiled and all went well, make him a star.
It wouldn't be easy. From a bumbling puppy, struggling to stand on his own, he would make it through all the trials facing a young dog in this world. He would untangle his legs, raise his head high and howl at the moon. He would sing to the gods and laugh at the clouds and race the wind. He would be what he was -- mind, body and soul. He would be a dog - nothing more, nothing less: A dog chasing the mist of destiny.
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 The Natural Care and Feeding of the Breeding Bitch
| Greetings Friends and Breeders, dog breeding is simply not mating top dog A with top bitch B. As responsible breeders, it is our duty to research pedigrees and verify the outstanding qualites and dreaded faults of particular lines. Breeding for one distinct trait or breeding simply to make money are both reprehensible practices. Breeding must entail the complete package, from nose to tail. Balance and symmetry enhance the quality of any show dog. We must move forward, learning from each other, while develping the basic outline of our future stars. Let's start with the Care and Feeding of our breeding bitch. |
The Natural Rearing canine diet is based on raw meat, including bones and organs, from a variety of animals. The meat is usually as fresh as possible and is served whole or in large chunks. The might also include raw, cage free chicken or duck eggs, small amounts of sprouted seeds; some leafy greens, berries; and occasional raw goats milk.These items should be organic when ever possible.
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| Monday, December 19, 2005 | |
 The Canine Immune System and Disease ResistanceBy W. Jean Dodds, DVM | | Dr Jean Dodds gave me permission to reprint this article in which she discusses the essential role of the canine immune system in maintaining the body's overall general health and resistance to disease. The focus is on environmental factors or events which may cause or trigger immune dysfunction leading to either immune deficiency or immune stimulation (reactive or autoimmunity). I have divided this into two parts as it FULL of informaton and I don't want you miss out on any of this... |
Immune competence is provided and maintained by two cellular systems which involve lymphocytes. Lymphocytes are cells produced by the body's primary (bone marrow and thymus) and secondary (lymph nodes and spleen) lymphatic organs. They are descendants of the bone marrow's pool of stem cells, and produce a circulating or humoral immune system derived from B-cells (bursa-dependent or bone marrow derived), and a cellular or cell-mediated immune system that derives from T-cells (thymus dependent). |
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Posted on 12/19/05 at 15:15:55 by Jeannie Thomason
Category: Breeders Corner
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I have a frenchbull dog about 2 yrs old. The only thing we noticed was him getting red very dry skin patches that had scaby crust around the hair when it came out, and it comes out, leaving him with red sometimes raw, some are scally patches on his skin no particular place everywhere! Our vet said he had a thyroid problem and put him on medicine he takes every day,but he still has the skin problem! HELP!
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| Wednesday, October 19, 2005 | |
| Breeding Dogs, Improper Milk Production | | Recently I was asked questions about improving milk production in lactating dogs (and cats) Here is the question and my reply: |
My friend has a gorgeous dog that produces top quality show pups. Her last litter died from mom's lack of milk and possibly lack of colostrum. Is there a colostrum FROM dog's milk NOT cow's milk?? I tried to save kittens whose mom lost her colostrum to an older kitten stealing it and the packaged kitten formula WITH colostrum did not work. Litter died from infections over the next 2 weeks. Also, what can enhance milk production in a mom with that problem. |
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Posted on 10/19/05 at 14:37:39 by Jeannie Thomason
Category: Breeders Corner
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This is great! My dog recently had 6 pups and it seems like she is not producing enough milk. Thanks for the info!
The information is enough. I will try these suppliments & Herbs to enhance milk production
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 Heredity & Environment What Role Does Nutrition Play?by Edmund R. Dorosz, BSA, DVM | | In my daily research and study I found this article I am very excited about. Dr Dorosz is stating what I have believed all along. Enjoy! |
Are many of our dog problems today due to their environment or to poor heredity and what role does nutrition play? |
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 Changing The Concept Of Canine Hip Dysplasiaby Dr. Wendell O. Belfield | I could not help but share all this very interesting information with you on Hip Dysplasia and if it can be prevented naturally. |
It may interest breeders and fanciers of the larger breeds of dogs, the winds of time are changing the concept of canine hip dysplasia (CHD). In the May, 1997 issue of the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, were two papers discussing a new outlook on CHD. |
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| Wednesday, August 10, 2005 | |
 Hip Dysplasia in Dogs; Why Selenium Deficiency Will Cause It By Jay Parker
| Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD), a crippling disease of the coxofemoral joint (hip). There is contoversy over whether CHD is genetic or not and with more research and studies ongoing, here is some very interesting and hopeful information for you. |
Selenium (Se) supplementation has been used to successfully to treat hip dysplasia (HD) in dogs (1. 2). Reduced pain & increased mobility were attributed to the anti-inflammatory action of sclenitc Sc. |
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 UKC speaks out on PAWS | Okay friends and Breeders, for those of you who keep your heads in the sand, I have some news for you. "The Camel is in your tent and ready to pee on your pillow!" It is time to take action NOW! HSUS is an animal rights organization, NOT an animal welfare organization. |
Bill Buell
Legislative Committee Head, CCCI.
Federal Government In Your Whelping Box ???
UKC Legislative Alert for Dog Owners
On July 3, our local newspaper ran an article regarding Senate Bill 1139 (S. 1139 and H.R. 2669), more commonly known as the Pet Animal Welfare Statute of 2005, or the PAWS Bill. When a federal dog law becomes a lead story in a local paper, you know it's getting a lot of press, both pro and con. If you have read about it, done your homework, and made up your mind, I respect that either way. But as a registry, we feel it is very important that you understand why the UKC strongly opposes a bill that could subject breeders in our sport to strict federal regulation.
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 Switching to Raw | Hi Friends! This charming illustration was found in an old 1935 children's book. How perfect to illestrate my point of dogs not only needing but wanting more raw meat and bones in thier diet! |
As you all may know, I have been breeding Boston Terriers for about 20 years. I began feeding an all raw diet to my dogs about as many years ago. Many breeders are now switching to the raw food diet, also known as the BARF (Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) or SARF (Species Appropriate Raw Food)
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Thinking Of Breeding Your Dog?
 | Breeding Dogs is NOT A, RIGHT, IT IS A PRIVILEGE! As such there are responsibilities incumbent upon anyone who undertakes to do so. These responsibilities include the stewardship of the breed. What benefits the dogs must take precedence over what benefits the people. |
Here is a great questioniare and planning guide for you to do for homework before you plan that special breeding. This is an exercise that will help breeders evaluate their readiness to breed the sire and dam candidates. Read More >>>>>> |
Natural Rearing And Nutrition For The Pregnant Bitch | |
| | As a breeder as well as an exhibitor of Boston Terriers I often get asked about proper diet/nutriton for pregnant canines. Yes folks, sorry but, female canines are called bitches and males are called Dogs. :-) |
As a responsible breeder my self, I want to start out by saying that I believe that Breeding Dogs is not a right, but a privilege. As such, there are responsibilities incombent upon anyone and everyone who undertakes to do so. These responsibilities include the stewardhip of the breed. What benefits the dogs must take precedence over what benefits the people. Okay, now on to nutriton for the pregnant bitch....
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Posted on 05/24/05 at 18:55:40 by Jeannie Thomason
Category: Breeders Corner
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Jeannie:
Like all your articles, this one is an invaluable service for those of us who are in great need of holistic health for our bitches especially during this most important whelping part that affects future generations of our furry little friends. You're absolutely the best and most helpful source of info and support I could ever hope to find. I hope others like me are fortunate enough to find you and listen to your words of wisdom. Thanks so much. I couldn't do any of it right without you!
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Activities of gastric, pancreatic, and intestinal brush-border membrane enzymes during postnatal development of dogs
Randal K. Buddington, PhD; Jan Elnif, MS; Christiane Malo, PhD; Jillian B. Donahoo, BS *
Abstract
Objective—To measure activities of digestive enzymes during postnatal development in dogs.
Sample Population—Gastrointestinal tract tissues obtained from 110 Beagles ranging from neonatal to adult dogs.
Procedure—Pepsin and lipase activities were measured in gastric contents, and amylase, lipase, trypsin, and chymotrypsin activities were measured in small intestinal contents and pancreatic tissue. Activities of lactase, sucrase, 4 peptidases, and enteropeptidase were assayed in samples of mucosa obtained from 3 regions of the small intestine.
Results—Gastric pH was low at all ages. Pepsin was not detected until day 21, and activity increased between day 63 and adulthood. Activities of amylase and lipase in contents of the small intestine and pancreatic tissue were lower during suckling than after weaning. Activities of trypsin and chymotrypsin did not vary among ages for luminal contents, whereas activities associated with pancreatic tissue decreased between birth and adulthood for trypsin but increased for chymotrypsin. Lactase and -glutamyl-transpeptidase activities were highest at birth, whereas the activities of sucrase and the 4 peptidases increased after birth. Enteropeptidase was detected only in the proximal region of the small intestine at all ages.
Conclusions and Clinical Relevance—Secretions in the gastrointestinal tract proximal to the duodenum, enzymes in milk, and other digestive mechanisms compensate for low luminal activities of pancreatic enzymes during the perinatal period. Postnatal changes in digestive secretions influence nutrient availability, concentrations of signaling molecules, and activity of antimicrobial compounds that inhibit pathogens. Matching sources of nutrients to digestive abilities will improve the health of dogs during development. (Am J Vet Res 2003;64:627–634)
Recived August 14, 2002.
Accepted November 11, 2002.
From the Department of Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Science (Buddington, Donahoo), and the Department of Basic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine (Buddington), Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS 39762; the Department of Animal Science and Animal Health, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, DK-1870 Frederiksberg, Denmark (Elnif); and the Membrane Transport Research Group, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, Montreal, QC, H3C 3J7, Canada (Malo).
© 2000-2004 American Veterinary Medical Association. All rights reserved.
Effects of probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus strain DSM13241 in healthy adult dogs
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| Thursday, September 02, 2004 | |
The Rising Storm: What Breeders Need to Know about the Immune System
Winner of 2002 AKC/CHF Golden Paw Award
First published in the Aussie Times, May-June 2002 by C.A. Sharp A complex and threatening storm is gathering on horizon. Reports of immune-mediated disease are on the rise in Australian Shepherds, as well as other purebred dogs. In magazines, on Internet discussion lists and at gatherings devoted to dogs autoimmune disease and allergies are regular topics. Immune-mediated disease results from excessive or inadequate action by the immune system. But what do we know about this rising storm of health problems, and is there anything breeders can do about it?
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