AKC Guidelines for Breeding
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Litters and Inspections:
- Breeders registering 4 to 6 litters annually will be randomly inspected.
- Breeders registering 7 to 24 litters annually who pass two consecutive inspections will have one 18-month inspection waived.
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Registration Definitions:
- "Registered dog" refers to a dog with traceable lineage records from a reputable registry.
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Breeding Practices:
- Healthy dogs with short coats rarely need baths; bathe every two to three months.
- Walk your dog 3 to 4 times daily for 15 minutes, adjusting for breed and age.
AKC Breeding Information
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AkC Litter Limits:
- The AKC has no limit on litters a male dog can sire.
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Ethical Breeding Considerations:
- Ethical breeders consider many factors regarding litters.
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Breeding Frequency:
- Female dogs can have up to 3 litters per year from 6 months to 11 years old. So 30 litters is possible but not ideal.
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Dog Breeding Best Practices:
- Review pedigree documents to best tell if a dog is purebred.
- Attend dog events and study quality bloodlines.
- Books and magazines have informative breeding articles.
- The AKC advocates breeding to improve dogs.