Title Abbreviations In A Dog’s Pedigree
These are mostly American titles (AKC and UKC/HRC), but there are also some we see from Canada and England. In the pedigrees I share I try to differentiate between titles Read moreMary Roslin-Williams Talks About Labradors
Mary Roslin Williams of Mansergh Gundogs She bred Labs, she hunted over Labs, she competed with Labs and she taught about Labs. She had 7 generations of champions, and 15 Read moreBasics of Genetic Testing for Dogs
Genetic basics Luckily Gregor Mendel tested his theories on the garden pea that has a relatively simple genetic structure. He crossed yellow peas with green peas and tall Read moreMerry Christmas from all of us at Justamere Ranch
Sending wishes for health, peace and happiness to all of my friends at this special time of year. In all the excitement and bustle, be sure to take some time to give thanks Read moreLabraDoodles – A Mixed Breed
Despite what some people might say, a LabraDoodle is a mutt. They're not purebred. They're not special. It's a marketing ploy. They slap a cute name on something (like Read moreJudging an AKC Senior Hunt Test
The last local AKC retriever hunt test of the season is in the books. Beautiful property with fabulous water, good weather (yes, a bit hot) and lots of great dogs and their Read moreRecipes for Healthy Dog Cookies
Whether you're worried about the ingredients in commercial treats or you just want to do something special for your favorite four-legged companion, here are some simple Read moreThe Story of the Hunting Retriever Club
People have relied on their dogs for help retrieving game for many years. Probably many, many, many years. As often happens when people get together, they're compelled to Read more