The Record a Breeder Can See is not Always the Whole Record In February 2018, the Small Munsterlander Club of North America sent its breeders a four-page progeny report covering approved litters from 1977 through 2017. It listed sires and dams, puppies and litters produced, approved breedings, countries of origin, test scores, and the percentage of offspring tested. Some dogs' names appeared in red. Others appeared in blue. Most were black. The report itself contained no lege

Key Takeaways Stewardship is a shared responsibility. NAVHDA testing provides objective feedback—not just scores. Every Prize and No Prize contributes valuable information. Volunteers make meaningful evaluations possible. Better information leads to better breeding decisions. Several weeks ago, Brenda and I submitted an article to the editors of Versatile Hunting Dog magazine entitled "The Burden of Stewardship." While we're still waiting to hear whether it will be selected f

Over the past seven years, Cedars Point Kennel has been built around a simple idea: If you want to improve a breed, you have to measure what you produce. But what we’ve learned is just as important: Breeding doesn’t follow a straight line.