Responsible Dog Breeding

The Complexities of Responsible Dog Breeding

Dog breeding is a nuanced practice that requires great care and dedication. The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, advises that a responsible breeder’s motto should be “breed to improve.” This means meticulously selecting dogs from healthy lineages with ideal temperaments to propagate those strengths in future generations. However, according to the ASPCA, pet…