Shetland Sheepdog Standard
American Shetland Sheepdog Association (parent breed club)
American Kennel Club

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Breeder Education Resources
American College of Theriogenologists & ​Society for Theriogenology
AKC Breeder Education Resources
Canine Breeder Excellence Seminars  Sponsored by the Theriogenology Foundation and AKC
​AKC Canine Health Foundation
ABC's of Dog Breeding  by Dr. Claudia Orlandi
​Avidog  by Dr. Gayle Watkins, dog breeding and puppy raising techniques
​Sirius Dog Training  by Dr Ian Dunbar, downloadable training articles, great for new puppy owners

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Pet food recalls
Visit the FDA website to see the most recent pet food recalls
Read the latest update from FDA on jerky treats making dogs sick

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Legislation
Every year there are many pieces of legislation proposed that affect dog breeders and pet owners.  The following links provide information of some of the recent pressing issues.

Virginia Federation of Dog Clubs and Breeders
Humane Watch
9 Things you didn't know about HSUS
Why mandatory spay-neuter laws are ineffective
The dangers of "Guardianship"
Animal limit laws: better alternatives