Breeders hold the blueprint of their dogs' future in their hands. Understanding the hereditary links and the role of selective breeding is vital to reducing cancer prevalence. Being proactive, rather than reactive, is important. Every decision a breeder makes shapes the next generation of dogs. 

About Victor J. Stora, DVM, DACT  

Victor J. Stora, DVM, DACT, graduated from LSU School of Veterinary Medicine and then completed an internship in small-animal medicine at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. He went on to a residency in reproduction, medical genetics and pediatrics at Ryan Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania that was sponsored by the American Kennel Club, AKC Canine Health Foundation and the Theriogenology Foundation. He specializes in canine genetic counseling and andrology and has special interests in canine and feline internal medicine, critical care, dermatology and behavior. He currently works at GoodVets Downtown Brooklyn. Dr. Stora is a Diplomate of the American College of Theriogenology and a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Society for Theriogenology and American Society for Andrology. He is a longtime breeder of Shetland Sheepdogs under the House Istoria kennel name.

Additional Resources for Dog Breeders    

At Pro Club, we aim to offer valuable resources for professional dog breeders like you. Explore our collection of webinars, articles, and video series designed to support your professional breeding program, like “(Hu)Man’s Best Friend: The Science Behind Building a Better Bond”, our latest webinar from Dr. Annie Valuska.