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Position Statement on Shelters and Dog Breeding
The Functional Dog Collaborative (FDC) has been asked: Do you think shelters should breed dogs? In short, no - FDC is not calling for animal shelters to breed dogs. The FDC does seek collaboration between shelters and breeders at the community level. Shelters are...
Announcement: Midwoofery as FDC Core Curriculum
The Functional Dog Collaborative (FDC) is very pleased to announce that Midwoofery now provides the official Core Curriculum for the FDC. Proceeds will help fund creation of future curriculum offerings. Midwoofery provides education ranging from the basics (whelping,...
Estrous Cycle Manipulation in Dogs
Estrous Cycle Manipulation In Dogs - Michelle Anne Kutzler, DVM, PhD. Oregon State University. 2018. By Amanda Venturino, MS, MSc Dog breeders have access to medication to delay estrus. However, induction of estrus is rarely if ever attempted. This publication is a...
Position Statement on Kennel-Based Breeding Programs
The Functional Dog Collaborative (FDC) recognizes that well-run breeding programs come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Blanket statements about kennel-based breeding programs leave no room for nuance and fail to distinguish between poorly managed “puppy mill”...