Dog Breeding: Responsibilities and Ethics

Published: March 13, 2011, 5 a.m.

b'Experienced breeder Jacque Redford talks about the responsibilities and obligations of a dog breeder. Topics discussed include the basics of genetic testing, choosing the right dogs for a breeding pair, the importance of the American Kennel Club (AKC) and parent breed clubs as well as the role of the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) in collecting and keeping an accurate database of breeding dogs.'