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When Is the Right Time for a New Puppy After Losing a Much-Loved Dog?
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Since Losing May…
Since losing our much-loved May, I have found myself reflecting deeply on the emotions that grief brings.Like many people who have loved and lost a special dog, our home ...
How To Navigate Difficult Conversations as a Dog Breeder
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If you’re a dog breeder, there’s one part of the role nobody really talks about enough: the awkward conversations.
It’s not the exciting puppy updates, the adorable photos, or the hap ...
🐾 Brucellosis in Dogs: What Every Breeder Needs to Know
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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, t ...
Puppy Strangles in Litters: What Breeders Need to Know
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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 ...
🐶 Puppy Teething Timeline: Stages, Teeth Count, Common Issues & Care Tips
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Baby shark in the house?
Puppy teething is a natural—and sometimes challenging—part of your dog’s early development.
As their tiny milk teeth erupt and fall out, understanding each stage ...
Male vs. Female Puppies: Helping owners decide....
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Are your potential owners trying to choose between a male or female puppy? Discover the key pros and cons of each to help them find the best fit puppy for their home, lifestyle, and family.
Bri ...
Male vs Female Puppy Ratio
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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 ...
Breeder and Owner Communication
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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 kn ...
The 2024 Dog Breeding Licensing Review - clarity, welfare, and the future of ethical breeding
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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) Regu ...
A Guide to Understanding and Managing Dog Heat Cycles for Breeders
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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 monit ...
Pupstarts Breeders & Find Your Paws: A Journey in Educating Breeders and Responsible Dog Owners
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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 ...
Pandemic puppy breeding, the rise and fall of the puppy market.
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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 pu ...
Safeguard your puppies with online vet support
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Did you know, the average pet owner has 24 questions about their pet every year?
I’d hazard a guess that for new puppy owners that figure is significantly higher! The questions that com ...
The Breeder’s Guide to Preparing Families for a New Puppy
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How do you feel when someone hops on your puppy waitlist or gets in touch to enquire about buying one of your little bundles of joy?
When that person has kids, does anything change for yo ...
Health testing for dogs before breeding (the need to knows)
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Health testing for dogs isn’t a nice to have or an afterthought. It’s a fundamental step that should underpin whether you even decide to breed from a sire or dam…. Or not!
As reputable, r ...
Dog Breeder Paperwork - Made Easy
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Make your busy breeder life a whole lot easier
As a breeder, you’re spinning an enormous number of plates and none more so than when you have a litter on the ground.
You’re work ...
Dog microchipping: Everything you need to know
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In an age where technology plays an integral role in our lives, it’s no surprise that even our beloved dogs are not exempt from its influence.
It’s incredible the impact a small m ...
Stop guessing what dog owners want - discover the truth
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After breeding my first litter of guide dog puppies, it got me thinking about the reasons why people want dogs, the role they play in our lives, and whether we as dog breeders are getting thing ...
How a perfectly planned litter delivered surprise guide dogs
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Guide dogs play an incredibly important role in society, performing life saving tasks that gift their humans freedom, independence, confidence and companionship.
Dogs suited to this role ...
"How much is that doggy in the window?"
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Two summers ago, at the height of the pandemic the puppy market was booming. Never had we seen such a demand, puppies were on the menu for everyone, and that demand not only saw a significant i ...
National Dog Breeder Day - 25th November
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It’s Time To Celebrate Responsible Dog Breeders!
Dog breeders have been hiding in the shadows long enough, feeling ashamed to declare who we are and what we do. As ethical and responsible dog ...
Dangerous Foods For Dogs & Puppies
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Some of the most commonly found human foods can be poisonous, or life threatening to dogs.
A small amount can often cause a disproportionate reaction, and the effects can be lasting. We need t ...
Fresh trim? Hang on, what about my flipflop?
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You have reached that puppy raising milestone! It is time for your new puppy to have their first groom!
However, have you thought about the steps you need to have in place to prepare your pups ...
The Puppy Pie
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Are you searching for the perfect pup? You need to chow down on a large chunk of “Puppy Pie”.
Deciding to share your life with a dog is a huge step! It is very exciting, but it can be a min ...
Puppy raising tips: Introducing ENS and ESI puppy stimulation exercises
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Early socialisation is crucial to the development of your puppies. Outside of the usual puppy socialisation protocols, there are two early puppy stimulation exercises that I’d like to int ...
The Dog Breeder’s Guide To Fading Puppy Syndrome
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Fading Puppy Syndrome is a terrifying and worrying experience for any dog breeder. In this dog breeder’s guide, we will explore the signs and symptoms, along with the actions to take to stop ...
Puppy Socialisation for breeders: Giving pups the best start
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We want to raise resilient puppies who have the best chance of success in their new homes. We want them to be confident and ready for the human world they are going to live in. That means puppy ...
Selling puppies to happy forever homes with confidence
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For ethical breeders selling puppies is a minefield. Not because of a lack of potential new owners, but because finding the right homes for your beautiful bundles is a tricky business. Sorting ...
Norway’s Breeding Ban: What does it mean for ethical breeders?
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A huge landmark ruling has just taken place in Norway, making it now illegal to breed English Bulldogs and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.
On the 31st January 2022, Oslo District Council ...
The Dog Breeder’s Guide to becoming a licensed dog breeder
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The recent changes to the guidance for dog breeders are causing quite a stir! So what is it all about?
Anyone making a profit from selling puppies needs a dog breeding license, irrespective of ...
Ofqual regulated iPet Network Level 3 in Dog Breeding, Litter Socialisation & Welfare
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Searching for an Ofqual regulated Level 3 in Dog Breeding? We have just the thing!
The newly launched iPet Network Level 3 Certificate in Dog Breeding, Litter Socialisation and Welfare is the ...
Photographing Puppies
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By Dog Photographer Nicki Cameron, Founder of The Art of Dog: Office Wall Art
Puppies are one of the cutest things on earth but can be quite tricky to photograph. Once you’ve nailed the s ...
Cytology In Dogs: A dog breeder’s guide
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If you want to identify where your dog is in her heat cycle and the best time to breed from her, then cytology can give you perhaps the most accurate measure.
There are various ways to ev ...
Epigenetics & Dog Breeding: Why This Has To Be On Your Radar
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Epigenetics is the study of how behaviour and environment can influence the expression of how genes work.
You may wonder what on earth this has to do with dog breeding, but I urge you to ...
How to find a reputable dog breeder (& what to ask them)
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So, you’re thinking about welcoming a bundle of puppy love into your life? Congratulations!
If you’ve made the decision to get your dog from a breeder rather than a rescue, then let’s rev ...
15 essentials for your whelping kit: Be completely prepared
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“Day 63” is getting nearer, and you need to make sure you have everything you could possibly need in your kit for the imminent whelping.
Most of the time, when you’re expecting a li ...