As someone who recently lost a dog partially due to DM and is also researching lines for my next, it’s infuriating to me to see anyone breeding a dog that’s anything other than DM N/N. I’ve come across a couple on working-dog that are actively breeding carriers N/DM, while they won’t have it...

Just a post for discussion that I’m always curious about with my dogs, how much natural instinct do they have? How close are they to their intended breed purpose? Maybe not there own breed purpose maybe it’s something they have naturally developed? If all their characteristics were developed to...

2 yrs 4 months old. 3 Heats. False pregnancy after every heat. We think it's time to get her spayed. Hope everything goes well.

Hey folks, just thought I’d ask if anyone has a rec for good probiotic? Product standards and body of research just isn’t there for canines like it is for humans. Just looking to improve overall gut health in out 133# 12yo dog with a host of health issues (corrected hypothyroidism & EPI; pain...

Editing now that I am a a tad more together. I hope topic does not make it appear as if I am disregarding everyone who provided advice when I initially asked whether to wait on the BH or not. I considered each of your responses when making the decision to go ahead. I am starting this thread...