Elisa Hedman
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Breeding and selling puppies in Hong Kong: licenses, declarations and the rules of sale
In Hong Kong you cannot legally sell a puppy you bred without a Dog Breeder Licence, and every litter must be declared to AFCD before sale. The two licence categories, the breeding limits in the code of practice, and what…
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Breeding and selling puppies in the United States: federal, state and local rules
In the US, the rules for breeding and selling puppies come in three layers: a federal license that applies only in some situations, state laws that vary widely, and county and city rules. What each covers, and what to check…
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Caring for the stud dog: health, fertility checks and workload
A stud dog’s fertility is easy to take for granted until it drops. Here is what a yearly check covers, how often to test for Brucella, what the evidence says about workload, and the warning signs to act on.
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Spaying and neutering after a breeding career: timing and evidence
Many breeders spay a bitch when she retires. Here is what the evidence supports, where it is weaker than often claimed, how to time surgery, and what to weigh for stud dogs and older dogs.
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The senior breeding dog: aging, health checks and quality of life
The dogs who built your kennel deserve a good old age. Here is what senior means by size, which checks to schedule, the problems to watch for, and how to think about quality of life and the end.
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When to retire a breeding dog: signs, timing and planning
Retirement is a decision you make for the dog, not just a date on the registry’s calendar. Here are the signs to watch, the rules that set outer limits, and a simple checklist for deciding.
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Rehoming retired breeding dogs: finding the right home
Retiring a breeding dog raises a hard question: is she happiest staying with you, or in a home where she is the only dog on the sofa? Here is how to decide, and how to make the move go well.
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Post-litter evaluation template
A post-litter evaluation template filled in over several passes, from the litter facts to the line that changes your breeding goals.
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Pica and unusual eating in breeding dogs, including during pregnancy
Some dogs eat fabric, stones or feces. Here is what pica and coprophagia are, what a vet will want to rule out, what we know (and don’t) about pregnancy, and how to keep a dog safe.
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