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Breeding limits: Implications for welfare in dog breeding programs

Breeding limits: Implications for welfare in dog breeding programs

from the Croney Research Group Most dog breeding organizations and registries have guidelines on the minimum and maximum ages at which dogs should be bred. The importance of dogs as human companions continues to grow, so ensuring ethical, welfare-friendly sources of...




Evaluating rehoming candidates in commercial breeding kennels

Evaluating rehoming candidates in commercial breeding kennels

The aims of this study were: 1) to identify dogs in CB kennels that may have challenges when rehomed and 2) to identify breeder practices associated with dogs scored as high or low risk for challenges Methods 283 dogs (37 breeds) from 17 USDA licensed CB kennels...


Improving Canine Welfare in Commercial Breeding (CB) Operations: Evaluating Rehoming Candidates – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP

Improving Canine Welfare in Commercial Breeding (CB) Operations: Evaluating Rehoming Candidates – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP

Disposal of dogs retired from commercial breeding facilities presents a scientific and ethical problem. This pilot study aimed to develop criteria for identifying commercial breeding (CB) dogs likely to be at risk for problems during transitioning to rehoming, and to identify breeder practices associated with higher and lower risk. Stella J., Shreyer T., Ha J., Croney C. (2019). Improving canine welfare in commercial breeding (CB) operations: Evaluating rehoming candidates. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, 104861. Stanton Foundation Continue Reading Improving Canine Welfare in Commercial Breeding (CB) Operations: Evaluating Rehoming Candidates – CRONEY RESEARCH GROUP