EVALUATED/STARTED PUPS
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AKC STAR Puppy Participant and Evaluator Guide
the puppies Dogs are welcome to take the AKC S T A R Puppy Test when they are old enough to have completed all necessary vaccinations The evaluator/instruc-tor will check for vaccines at the beginning of the training course A dog does not have to take the AKC S T A R Puppy Test before taking the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test |
When should a dog take the AKC star puppy test?
Dogs are welcome to take the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test when they are old enough to have completed all necessary vaccinations. The evaluator/instruc-tor will check for vaccines at the beginning of the training course. A dog does not have to take the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test before taking the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test.
How old do dogs have to be to take a puppy test?
In most cases, dogs will be younger than 1 year, however, we are eager to reinforce owners who may have dogs in basic training classes that are a little older than most of the puppies. Dogs are welcome to take the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Test when they are old enough to have completed all necessary vaccinations.
Is there a fee for a puppy evaluator?
There is no additional evaluator fee for AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluators. Evaluators may choose to allow puppies who have only missed one test item to take the test again after other dogs have been tested. For details regarding the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy test format, see Part II.
When do you evaluate a puppy?
I generally do no evaluation until they are about 3 or 4 weeks old and on their feet, but I will have taught them to stack. Look for the pup who catches your eye as the litter romps around the room as they grow. That puppy shows dominance and is the most likely to love to show—but is he the best one?
Step One – Prepare Yourself For Breeding A Litter of Puppies
Breeding dogs has been a passion for people through many centuries. Part art, part science, and total devotion, breeding will show you all the best in the human-and-dog bond. It is exciting and challenging. Breeding purebred dogs is also time consuming, expensive, and, occasionally, heartbreaking. If you go forward with breeding dogs, your underlyi
Step Two – Breed to Improve
The motto of the responsible breeder of purebred dogs is “Breed to Improve.” Every dog is the best dog in the world to its owner. Responsible dog breeders, however, know to avoid “kennel blindness.” In other words, they take a step back and honestly evaluate the good and bad points of their dogs before making the decision to breed. The goal of dog
Step Three – Understand The Commitment
Raising puppies is a full-time job. During the first couple of weeks the dam (the litter’s mother) normally takes care of the puppies’ needs, but complications, such as a dam with no milk or an orphaned litter, may arise. It is the dog breeder’s responsibility to provide a safe, warm, dry place for the puppies, and proper food and water for the bit
Step Four – Choose A Suitable Mate
The first thing to consider when choosing a mating pair is to ensure that both the sire (or male dog) and dam (bitch, or female dog) are AKC registered. If both dam and sire are AKC registered, then the litter is eligible to be registered with the AKC. When selecting a breeding partner (most likely a sire for your dam), there is a simple principle
Step Five – Know Your Genetics
To be an effective and responsible dog breeder, you should have a basic understanding of the science of genetics. Everything about your prospective puppies’ health, soundness, looks, and temperament will be determined by the genes passed on by their parents, and by their parents before them. Therefore, the selection of a mating pair should not be m
Step Six – Finalize A Stud Contract
You have performed all necessary health checks, genetic screenings, and selected the perfect mate for your bitch. Now it’s time to work out the details of the mating. It is an excellent idea to work out a contract with the owner of the stud dog well before breeding takes place. The agreement concerning stud fees should be in writing and clearly sta
Step Seven – Perform Pre-Breeding Health Checks
Good puppies start long before mating ever takes place. Both parents need long-term pre-breeding care—what dog people call conditioning—to produce the best offspring. This means regular veterinary care, screening for genetic problems, pre-breeding tests, and regular exercise and good nutrition. Bitches should not be overweight and should have good
Step Eight – Mating
Natural Breeding Responsible dog breeders generally do not breed a bitch at the first heat to avoid imposing the stress of pregnancy and lactation on a young, growing animal. It is also customary to avoid breeding a bitch on consecutive heats to allow sufficient time for recuperation between pregnancies. Most dogs are first bred between the 10th and 14th day after the onset of proestrus. As long as the bitch will accept the male, mating every other day for a total of two or three matings is generally consider
Step Nine – Pregnancy and Whelping Preparation
Watch for Signs of Pregnancy Canine gestation lasts approximately 63 days. Signs of pregnancy include an increase in appetite, weight, and nipple size. However, a bitch with false pregnancy may also show these signs. A veterinarian can usually confirm a pregnancy through abdominal palpitation at 28 days, or by using ultrasound or X-rays. Once pregnancy is confirmed, you should talk to your vet about special feeding requirements and what to expect during pregnancy, labor, and after birth. You should also be briefed on how
Step Ten – Puppies Are Born
Most bitches give birth easily without the need of human help. Each puppy emerges in its own placental membrane, or sac, which must be removed before the puppy can breathe. The mother usually takes care of this by tearing off (and sometimes eating) the membrane and then severs the umbilical cord. After delivery, she will lick each puppy to stimulat
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OECD/OCDE
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AN EVALUATION OF THE PARENTS UNDER PRESSURE
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GUIDELINES FOR THE VACCINATION OF DOGS AND CATS
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ABILIFY (aripiprazole)
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OECD Guidance Document 19
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LARGE CANID (Canidae) CARE MANUAL
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Beyond Puppy Raising - Guide Dogs for the Blind
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Training Phase Descriptions - Guide Dogs for the Blind
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