AKC sent a revised banner for Breeder of Merit
New puppy play yard
Check out the puppy play yard my husband is building for me. He still plans to make a dog walk and we are going to add a sand box for digging.
Waterbound Kooikers is now an Avidog Associate Breeder!
Having recently completed Avidog’s, “Introduction to Transformational Dog Breeding” and “Your Litter A to Z”, I am excited to announce that I have been accepted as an Avidog Associate. These two course have been invaluable to me as a breeder of Nederlandse Kooikerhondje.
Whether thinking of starting a breeding program or a long time seasoned breeder, ITDB will encourage you to think long and hard to clarify goals and priorities in your breeding program. It will help you to develop measures of your successes or failures in meeting those goals. “Your Litter A to Z” has answers to every question imaginable to the first time or the experienced breeder. It takes you from before your girl’s heat cycle begins until your litter goes to their new homes.
Recommended Courses
I have completed Avidog’s Introduction to Transformational Dog Breeding as well as Your Litter A to Z. I highly recommend these courses for all breeders as well as puppy rearing videos Puppy Potty Training and Avidog’s Transformational Puppy Rearing for all new puppy owners.
Texas Hill Country vacation photos added
We took a road trip through the Texas Hill Country and visited several State Parks. Rick and I along with Finn, Lucy, Luke and Spirit visited the Guadeloupe River State Park, Lost Maples State Park, Garner State Park, and Pedernales Falls State Park. Click here to see the whole gallery.
New courses on breeder education completed
Just received these certificates for completing and passing the following classes from the AKC’s Breeder Education Series
AKC Breeding Basics
ABC’s of Dog Breeding, Breeding Systems
ABC’s of Dog Breeding, Genetics, Part 1
ABC’s of Dog Breeding, Part 2
How Nutrition Influences Reproduction
Whelping & Medical Intervention
Check out our new photo gallery : Water “Bound”
The complete gallery is located under “Photos”
Dutch Club Match
I will be attending the Dutch Club Match next weekend and will be along bringing some Christmas cards featuring my Kooikerhondje art. I will also have a few paintings. This would be a great time to save on shipping.
Sheryl Fuller of Waterbound Kooikerhondje Has Been Accepted into the Breeder of Merit Program
Congratulations and Welcome to the American Kennel Club’s Breeder of Merit Program!
In the next few weeks, you will be receiving a package containing detailed information about the program along with the frameable certificate designating you as a Breeder of Merit and the silver lapel pin. You are now eligible to display the Breeder of Merit Web Banner. For more information regarding registration and the Breeder of Merit program please visit http://www.akc.org/dog-breeders/breeder-of-merit/
Again, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to this new program and encourage your feedback as this program was created to honor your hard work and commitment.
Verify my acceptance into the Program
AKC Breeder of Merit Participants demonstrate a commitment to the AKC Community, dedication to their breed(s), and actively promote the sport of purebred dogs. The AKC is proud to recognize AKC Breeders who are dedicated to breeding beautiful purebred dogs whose appearance, temperament, and ability are true to their breed. These breeders are the heart of AKC.
The following must be met in order to be accepted into the program:
- Has a history of at least 5 years involvement with AKC events.
- Earned AKC Conformation, Performance or Companion* event titles on a minimum of 4 dogs from AKC litters they bred/co-bred.
- Member of an AKC club.
- Certifies that applicable health screens are performed on your breeding stock as recommended by the Parent Club.
- Demonstrates a commitment to ensuring 100% of the puppies produced are AKC registered.
*CGC (Canine Good Citizen or Community Canine) title does not meet the event requirements.
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