by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Adult Dogs, Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Nutrition
The American Association of Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has standards for pet foods. Name of Food The name must accurately describe the food. This includes what animal the food is for and the main ingredient(s). Ingredients List The most prominent ingredient by...
by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Health, Reproductive Healthcare, Veterinary Care
Heart disease (or cardiac disease) is an umbrella term for abnormalities of the heart’s structure or function. Approximately 1 in 10 dogs will experience heart disease in their lifetime. This handout reviews some of the most common heart conditions and the breeds most...
by Mikel M. Delgado | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Breeder Resource, Genetics, Health, Reproductive Healthcare
Humans developed dog breeds for specific physical and behavioral characteristics. Most of this selection happened over the last 200 years or so. Creating breeds required starting with a limited pool of dogs with certain desired traits. Dogs from that original group...
by Barb List | Nov 1, 2021 | Bare Bones Basics, Behavior, Breeder Resource, Socialization
What is Early Exposure? Early exposure is similar to how we socialize puppies with humans and other dogs/animals. In this case, we give puppies exposure to sounds, sights, surfaces, and situations. We focus on things they are likely to experience in their adult living...
by Barb List | Aug 1, 2021 | Pet Families, Preventative Care, Preventative Health Care - Grooming & Nail Care
