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The Co-Pilot Breeding Cooperative has new puppies!
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 Cooperative.)
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...