The Canine Chasm

Pet People be like: I did my research and found a good breeder.
Dog People: Oh, so what are the AKC numbers of the parents?
People People: The breeder didn't give me that information.

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Here's how you tell the difference: https://thecaninechasm.com/how-to-recognize-ethical-breeders/

How To Recognize Ethical Breeders – Reputable Breeders, Part 1 “Are these ethical breeders?” In this post, I discuss different types of breeders and how to know if they are ethical… or not. - The Canine Chasm

Time for a ! Decoding OFA has been updated!

Decoding OFA – How To Read OFA Health Test Results In this post, I'll show you what clearances are needed, where to search for them, and how to interpret the results, all on OFA.org.

So what exactly goes into a well-bred puppy? What sets *true* hobby breeders apart from the rest?

Breeding responsibly isn’t just dotting the I’s and crossing the T’s of health testing. Find out more here.

Reputable Breeders are the Best – Reputable Breeders, Part 2 Reputable breeders don’t breed for the money, they breed to protect, preserve, and prolong the life of their breed.- The Canine Chasm

Part 2 of Eevee’s Story is here! This one highlights both some good and some bad experiences. I’m honest about what it’s like being new. It’s not all sunshine and roses and yes, people can be mean. But there are good people and friends that lift you up when need it.

Road to the Ship: Eevee’s Show Dog Journey, Part 2 After that Reserve at Eevee’s first big girl show, I started believing in myself a little. Eevee, it turns out, is a pretty good show dog.

In honor of Eevee's 4th birthday, I am so excited to announce a new post! Here's Part 1 of our journey to her AKC Championship:

Road to the ‘Ship: Eevee’s Show Dog Journey, Part 1 After months in the making and many false starts, the story of how Eevee became a Champion show dog is here. Part One of Eevee’s Story: Learning the Ropes