Here is an excellent way to build a reference library of your own compliments of B.E.I. Publications. These articles have appeared in the foremost dog fancy publications such as "Canine Chronicle", "RingLeader","Dog World", "AKC Gazette", "Dog News" and "Champions". Be sure to check back often for new additions, or you can join our "In The Know List" and be notified by email when new articles are released.

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    Explains to breeders, both experienced and novice, how they can give newborn pups a head start on life.
    This easy to use method details why stimulated pups get a life long advantage over others who were not stimulated.
    Illustrations are provided to show exactly how each exercise is performed.
    (The information contained in this article was featured on televisions "Animal Planet".)

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  1. "Canine Genetic Tests and Laboratories"

    2. Because of the increased awareness of diagnostic tests that can be used to make better decisions the most current DNA tests and laboratories are listed here

  2. "Breadth of a Pedigree"

    3. Knowledge about littermates is the centerpiece of a planned breeding

  3. "More Than Meets The Eye"

    4. Proximity and Knowledge - Keys to Observation

  4. "BE PREPARED"

    5. An explanation of how owners can protect their show animals and pets from loss or theft using microchip technology. This procedure has been recommended by the American Kennel Club. Important information for those who value their dogs.


  5. "SELECTING SIRES"

    6. Essential information for breeders who wish to find the ideal stud dog for their female. Easy to read with practical suggestions for finding the strengths and weaknesses in the pedigrees of sires and dams. Learn how to screen and sort candidates that can produce award winning dogs.


  6. "DNA PART I - Frequently Used Sires Program"

    7. The first of three articles on how DNA technology is being used. The issues surrounding the breeders required to DNA their stud dogs are examined along with the rationale and data used to implement the program.


  7. "DNA PART II - DNA Ownership, Health Requirements and Mutiple Sired Litters"

    8. The second of three articles on how DNA technology is being used. The issues surrounding the ownership of DNA; dual sired litters, future health test requirements, and whether normals and carriers will be registered. The final paper will focus on the biotech future, what the scientists are planning, embryo transplants and clones.

  8. "DNA PART III - The Biotech Future"

    9. Part III addresses what the scientists say will be our future and what efforts are being made to clone the canine.

  9. "CALCULATING THE AGING PROCESS"

    10. Essential reading for a better understanding about canine aging. A new way to calculate the age in "man years".


  10. "CHANGING THE ESTIMATES"

    11. This article addresses why the dogs in many breeds are getting larger and what judges and breeders can do about it

  11. "MENDEL'S PUZZLE"

    12. An explanation of how breeders can use Mendel's discovery to track recessive genes in their pedigrees. This method works well for tracking different coat lengths (long, smooth, fluffy, etc) and coat color. This is a must read article.

  12. "BRACKETT'S FORMULA"

    13. Formula breeding is a proven method that retains traits for the quality animals. Brackett perfected formula breeding by focusing a one exceptional male and then line breeding to him.

  13. "FOUNDER EFFECT"

    14. The underlying fear that one dog will have an extraordinary genetic influence on a breed is called the Founder Effect. This is also true when a popular sire appears in so many pedigrees that it causes the gene pool of a breed to drift in the direction of that sire.

  14. "BREED DELIMMAS AND EXTINCTION"

    15. This article focuses on the health problems that haunt breeds. It shows why forty four breeds are nearing AKC extinction because breeders have not learned how to manage the carriers.

  15. "I HEREBY DECLARE"

    16. Chosen by the Dog Writers Association of America as the best article for 2004. It focuses on dogs and the solution to many of our national problems which begins with ordinary citizens and breeders who understand what Ronald Regan said nearly two decades ago.

  16. "HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT "

    17. This is for those planning to breed. It is an exercise that helps breeders evaluate their readiness to breed the sire and dam candidates.

  17. "LITTER SIZE AND THE SINGLETON"

    18. For those who want to know more about litter size. Most small breeds, notably the toys and terriers usually produce small litters. This is in part because of their very small size, which limits their capacity to carry large litters. Breeders have for years unsuccessfully tired to make improvements in litter size via breeding and selection techniques with little success.

  18. "BREEDING FOR THE DIFFERENCE"

    19. This article provides insight into the use of making notes about what has been learned about the ancestors. It also addresses the breed and what is considered important. Because breeds all have different problems, some more than others, learn about the use of summary information.

  19. "CHOOSING THE RIGHT SIRE"

    20. “ For a practical approach to selecting sires this is a must read article. It focuses on why knowning the strengths and weaknesses of the sire and dam are the central elements to breeding the better dogs. “

  20. "A GATHERING STORM" (Part 1)
    "A GATHERING STORM" (Part 2)

    21. This is a two part article that explains who the animal rights groups have developed a strategy using undefined terms and labels to manipulate the dog world. These articles show how this gathering storm has gained the momentum to change the dog world as we know it. Every breeder should read and understand what is at stake and how there rights are being stolen with their permission.



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