Courtney Farrow, Author at Breedera Dog Breeding App

Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast explore what impacts the maternal behaviour of breeding dams

Uri Baqueiro-Espinosa is a PhD student at Queen’s University Belfast, investigating the effects of intensive commercial breeding on the behaviour and welfare of breeding dogs. Uri is a member of the PuppyFat Advisory Panel, set up in early 2022 to support our growing dog breeding community. Composed of experienced advisors with a unique insight into dogs, breeding, welfare, and behaviour, our panel is there to help shape our technology and support our community with help and advice at every stage of … Read on

Lee Cox Purina Breeder Manager with 40 years of experience breeding dogs

Dog breeding experts, animal behaviourists and researchers join PuppyFat’s new advisory panel

We’re putting together a panel of experienced advisors, each with their own unique insight into dogs, breeding, welfare, and behaviour.

Unleashed Breeding Community Talk Series

PuppyFat Founder joins Nestlé Purina’s Unleased Talk series

PuppyFat founder Michael White joins breeders June Eyre and Kate Vennables to talk about the unsung heroes of pet care – breeders! As part of the February 2022 Unleashed Talk Series by the Purina Accelerator Lab, Michael, June and Kate discuss why breeders are probably the most important stakeholders in the pet industry. PuppyFat is an Alumni of the Unleashed Accelerator, which is the first and only pet care specific accelerator programme with a focus on Europe. Over the last … Read on

Experienced dog breeders share their most heartwrenching moments

We recently asked our awesome global puppy breeding community to bare all and tell us your WORST moments breeding dogs has been – what’s the moment where you thought to yourself, “OH SH💩T”.

Meet the PuppyFat dog breeders spending more time with their dogs and less time on admin

At PuppyFat, we’ve always been passionate about creating software that solves the real-life problems of dog breeders. We spoke to members of our dog breeder community to see how they’re using PuppyFat to make breeding admin easier. Speaking to breeders across the world, we’ve found that there are three uniting common problems: keeping records organised and in one place, sharing records with vets, customers and other breeders with ease and remembering what needs to be done and when (vaccines and treatments). … Read on

Meet Erin Buck, PuppyFat’s Head of Community

Dog lover Erin Buck has joined the PuppyFat team to help us manage our growing dog breeder community.

PuppyFat named winners of Nestlé Purina Accelerator Lab’s UNLEASED Programme

PuppyFat is officially one of the top six startups in Europe’s thriving pet care industry. We’re proud to announce that we’ve been named one of the winners of the 2021 UNLEASHED Programme, powered by Nestlé Purina Accelerator Lab.

How dog breeders can manage their puppy waitlists more efficiently

Is your inbox constantly filled with enquiries and applications? You didn’t become a breeder to be tethered to your screen. Use these time-saving, hassle-free breeder waitlist tips to free up your day and spend more moments with your dogs. Splitting your time between looking after litters and running a business is difficult. As a breeder, you’re constantly on the go, whether it’s keeping track of treatments, scribbling down vet appointments, responding to messages or sifting through applications. As a bonus, … Read on

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Free breeder email templates for dog breeders who are tired of time wasters

As a breeder, you get a huge volume of messages in your inbox. While some are genuine enquiries, all too often frustrating and frequently asked questions pop up from people wanting discounts, preferential treatment and to see into the future.