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Have you ever heard the term “breed standard” and wondered what that meant?
A breed standard is an essential tool that serves as a blueprint and outlines the ideal characteristics for each dog breed. We also cover how breed standards were created and why they are important.

Your dog is pregnant, which means puppies are on the way! Do you know the signs of labor? In this episode, we’re going over some of the common signs of labor so that you can help your dog when it’s time to deliver!

Continental Kennel Club offers two ways to designate puppies in a litter with “Limited Registration.” In this video, we will explain how a breeder can limit the breeding rights of their puppies.

Anyone interested in a doodle breed has almost certainly seen the mysterious F1, F2, F3, and multi-generational designations associated with some dogs or litters. What exactly do these terms mean, and what do they have to do with goldendoodles, Labradoodles, and cockadoodles? (Okay, that last one is not a designer breed, but cockapoo people should really consider switching to this one.) Watch this video to find out!

A canine with Limited Registration can be registered with CKC but no offspring from that dog would be eligible for registration.