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.

Cedars Point I've Got Your Number "Briar"-Briar, Briar, pants on FIRE, beyond her pedigree! Key Takeaways A test score, health clearance, pedigree or genomic result provides valuable information, but each is still a snapshot. Longitudinal data allows breeders to put those snapshots in sequence and begin seeing the larger genetic picture. The influence of a popular sire can continue expanding long after his own breeding career ends through successful breeding descendants. Perf

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