Dog Articles

Our extensive Pro Club article library features topics important to dog breeders and enthusiasts alike. This includes rich information in subjects ranging from dog nutrition to breed-specific health and hereditary concerns, as well as best practices in breeding, kennel management, conditioning, and more.

Articles

Tips & Tricks for Artificial Dog Breeding by Dr. Julie T. Cecere

Watch "Tips & Tricks on Artificial Dog Breeding" presented by Julie T. Cecere, DVM, MS, DACT. Brought to you by Pro Plan and Good Dog, this webinar explains artificial breeding on both the male and female sides, as well as logistics related to planning the breeding. 

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Conformation

Miniature Poodle, Sage wins 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show

The 148th Westminster Kennel Club best in show winner has been announced. Sage, the Miniature Poodle, wins with retiring handler Kaz Hosaka.

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Using a Breeder's Circle to Improve Your Dog Breeding Program Goals

A breeder's circle can help you make sound decisions to improve your dog breeding program goals by working with advisors. Learn more from the experts at Purina Pro Club.

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Advancing Reproductive Techniques for Podium Performance By Dr. Julie T. Cecere

Watch this informative webinar about Advancing Reproductive Techniques for Canine Podium Performance, presented by Dr. Julie T. Cecere. Brought to you by Purina Pro Club.

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Nutrition

Webinar: Pregnant Dog Nutrition & Affect on Puppies with Dr. Andrea Hesser

Learn how nutrition can affect puppies from day one of pregnancy. Watch Purina Pro Club's webinar with Dr. Hesser to find out how your dog's diet can affect her puppies.

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Training & Conditioning

Hunting Dog Training From Smith Kennels & Right Start Kennels

Choosing the right trainer, at the right time, with the right preparation can help make good dogs great and pay dividends for life, according to experts at two renowned training kennels. See how you can build a better hunting dog.

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Cross-Training Can Add Strength & Endurance to an Agility Dog’s Performance

Cross-training can improve the performance of agility dogs by adding strength & endurance, according to Purina Pro Club experts. Learn how to help your dog improve.

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Team USA Member Preps Her Border Collie for IFCS World Agility Championship

Team USA Member, Amber McCune preps her Border Collie, Typo, for the World Agility Championship. She follows a well-rounded training regimen to keep Typo fit. Learn how.

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Health

Toxicity Watch Outs During Canine Pregnancy by Dr. Francis O. Smith

Watch the can't-miss webinar presented by Dr. Frances O. Smith, DVM, PhD, DACT. This webinar covers how everyday medications can be potentially harmful to a pregnant dog’s developing fetuses, as well as ways to reduce risk.

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Taking The Guesswork Out of Dog Breeding with Progesterone Testing

Accuracy in timing a dog breeding using progesterone testing can help achieve efficiencies in litter production. In other words, knowing the right time to breed a female in estrus, or in heat, is a cornerstone of good breeding management.

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Sporting

Detecting Signs of an Injury in Agility Dogs Helps to Prevent Chronic Conditions

Agility is the most popular AKC performance sport, so it’s not surprising that there is a correspondingly high number of injuries seen in dogs that compete in agility.

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Sporting

Redneck Girls Race to the Front in the AKC Agility League’s Fall Season

Training dogs and competing in the AKC Agility League have been a whirlwind of excitement for Gloria Krueger of New Market, Alabama.

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Dog Articles

Conformation Miniature Poodle, Sage wins 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show

Nutrition Webinar: Pregnant Dog Nutrition & Affect on Puppies with Dr. Andrea Hesser

Training & Conditioning Hunting Dog Training From Smith Kennels & Right Start Kennels

Health Toxicity Watch Outs During Canine Pregnancy by Dr. Francis O. Smith

Sporting Detecting Signs of an Injury in Agility Dogs Helps to Prevent Chronic Conditions

Sporting Redneck Girls Race to the Front in the AKC Agility League’s Fall Season

Conformation

Miniature Poodle, Sage wins 2024 Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show

Nutrition

Webinar: Pregnant Dog Nutrition & Affect on Puppies with Dr. Andrea Hesser

Training & Conditioning

Hunting Dog Training From Smith Kennels & Right Start Kennels

Health

Toxicity Watch Outs During Canine Pregnancy by Dr. Francis O. Smith

Sporting

Detecting Signs of an Injury in Agility Dogs Helps to Prevent Chronic Conditions

Sporting

Redneck Girls Race to the Front in the AKC Agility League’s Fall Season