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The Effect of Transportation on Puppy Welfare

Puppies from all populations undergo transportation. Transportation may cause fear and stress, which may have lasting effects on welfare, especially when they occur during early development. This study aimed to evaluate puppy welfare before and after transportation....




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...




Dam Welfare in Commercial Breeding Kennels

Short graphical summary of the Croney Research Group study on changes in physical and behavioral signs of dam welfare during pregnancy, lactation and weaning. Dam welfare can affect the health and wellbeing of her puppies. This study explored changes in physical and...