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The Dog Breeding for the Future Conference: Peer Berg

by Jessica Hekman | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog, Functional Thoughts

The first day of the Dog Breeding for the Future conference convened on March 13, 2023, in Hurdal, Norway. It was a small group, about 50 people, all specifically invited for their particular contributions. Many were veterinarians and/or researchers.   The...
The Hypoallergenic Dog

The Hypoallergenic Dog

by Amanda Venturino | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog, Education, Functional Thoughts, Physical Health/Disease

Written By Amanda Venturino, MS, MSc Edited By Jessica Hekman, DVM, PhD; Cornelia Kraus, Dr. rer. Nat; Nikala Squire, CTC, FFCP     You may have heard the phrase ‘There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog’. This phrase and other similar iterations are often used...
The Co-Pilot Breeding Cooperative has new puppies!

The Co-Pilot Breeding Cooperative has new puppies!

by Jessica Hekman | Mar 22, 2023 | Blog, Functional Thoughts

The Bosun Dog Project (part of the Co-Pilot Breeding Cooperative) announces five healthy little puppies – four boys and one girl. They report that Bakka is already an amazing momma and they are all doing great! (Learn more about the Co-Pilot Breeding...

Announcement: Midwoofery as FDC Core Curriculum

by Jessica Hekman | Dec 15, 2022 | Functional Thoughts

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,...