How do genetics, maternal style, and social learning shape puppy temperament? A closer look at multi-generational influence in responsible breeding and why the adult dogs puppies grow up watching matter more than we often realize.

The first story in The Stannyfield Circle explores Brian Gray’s lifelong connection to German Shorthaired Pointers—from his first dog, Buck, to his current companion, Violet—and the stories that shaped a manuscript years in the making.

Does early spay or neuter increase cruciate ligament disease risk? A recent study adds important data to the conversation. Here’s what it means for growing dogs and why we delay surgical sterilization until maturity.

Understand the risks associated with public, off-leash dog parks.

Muzzle Training: An act of responsible dog ownership

The fit between breeder and puppy buyer is so important.

Purchase your puppy directly from a breeder and bypass brokers and similar companies.

How health testing data can support you puppy search.

The Canine Health Information Center-shaping the future health of our breeds.

Are purebred dogs really less healthy than mixed breed dogs?

Guest Post by Teddy Green

Our data-driven approach to matching puppies and families.

We lost our Stanley and want to share his story and our story of his impact on our lives.

Welsh Springer Spaniels (WSS or Welsh) are happy, active and loyal...

Adding a new dog to your family, particularly a German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP or Shorthair)…

The training we do with puppies lays a foundation of skills they’ll use throughout their lifetime.

One of the tools that responsible breeders use to make decisions about their breeding programs…