Nearly seven years after SMCNA members chose the path toward AKC recognition, we now have something we didn’t have in 2019: a record to examine. Looking Beyond the Wrapping Paper revisits the promises, safeguards, governance, breeding records and organizational changes of the last six years—and the questions members should ask before the final recognition vote.

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

Looking Beyond explores responsible breeding beyond individual scores, clearances and pedigrees through research, testing, case studies and long-term observation of Small Munsterlanders and versatile hunting dogs.