Guest Blog Post: Why BetterBred and UC Davis VGL canine diversity test
Why Was UC Davis VGL and BetterBred Selected? I’ve been asked to share how I selected UC Davis VGL...
Barbet – Initial Breed Summary
The Barbet is an ancient breed that was a part of the foundation of many other breeds worldwide. Like...
Puppy Buyer 101: “I want THAT one!”
Picking your puppy…ready….set…go? eople choose to get in to a particular breed because something about it draws them. Be it...
Breeder Spotlight – Gayle Watkins & Avidog
What first sparked your passion for purebred dogs? When I graduated from college, my plan was to breed sport horses...
Legacies – Where do offspring fall? Swedish Vallhund
The Swedish Vallhund breed has been found to have very low biodiversity, with an estimated 7% of diversity remaining...
Irish Red and White Setter- Preliminary Results!
This week the Irish Red and White Setter breed received some initial data released from UC Davis. Thus far, there...
Shiba Inu – test breedings
Shiba Inus – a demonstration of our breed management software! This week the Shiba Inu breeders have been given a...
Barbet – some preliminary findings!
The Barbet breed was enrolled earlier this year and we have been delighted to be working with breeders worldwide as...
Magyar Agár- initial report!
UC Davis released this week initial results for the breed Magyar Agár. This is a very old breed, which originated...
It’s not just about inbreeding.
When it comes to preserving genetic diversity in a breed: It’s not just about inbreeding. This statement might shock some new...