As a dog breeder, the health of your dogs — and the future of your breeding program — depends on staying vigilant about infectious diseases. One of the most serious, yet often overlooked, threats is canine brucellosis.
Bringing a litter of puppies into the world is exciting and rewarding, but it also comes with responsibility. While most puppies thrive with proper care, breeders often face health issues that are unexpected and concerning, it is part of the journey. One of these rare conditions is puppy strangles, or juvenile cellulitis, lots of breeders […]
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Are potential owners trying to choose between a male or female puppy? Discover the key pros and cons of each to find the best fit for their home, lifestyle, and family.
Why are there more male puppies than female in a litter, or vice versa? Dog breeders often report that some litters contain more male puppies than female ones. Most people believe that the sex of a puppy is down to chance, however various biological and environmental factors can influence the sex ratio in dog litters. […]
I often hear breeders saying that dogs and puppies are not the stressful element of dog breeding, that in fact dealing with new owners is the hardest part! I hear you… boy do I hear you! I know that you are busy! Raising a litter of puppies is HARD work and can be exhausting. Facing […]
There has been lots of chatter within the community following the publication of the 2024 Post Implementation Review (PIR) of the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) Regulations 2018. In short, it is a review of the current dog breeding guidance set down by Defra. The review looks at whether the policy is effective […]
Monitoring heat cycles is essential for any responsible dog breeder. It’s a fundamental aspect of ensuring the health and wellbeing of both the dogs and their puppies. Understanding and monitoring these cycles meticulously can provide breeders with critical insights, enabling them to: However, tracking these cycles can be tricky, as cycles only happen once or […]
In the heartwarming world of dog ownership, there’s an unfortunate reality that often goes unaddressed: the issue of rehomed dogs. Every year, over 1 million dogs find themselves in need of new homes, often due to a lack of understanding about responsible breeding and ownership. However, working together, Find Your Paws and Pupstarts are on […]
Some say it is old news but at the height of the pandemic, the puppy market was booming. At Tricymoedd never had we seen such a demand, and that demand not only saw a significant increase in puppies being bred but also a significant increase in the prices being charged for them. I am sure […]
