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Vets

Strong Teams. Healthy Dogs. Better Futures.

Responsible breeding is built on thoughtful decisions, reliable information, and a commitment to the health and welfare of dogs—not just today, but for generations to come.

Veterinarians play an essential role in that process.

At Tethered by Grace Inc., we support and educate ethical breeders who prioritize health, temperament, and lifelong well-being. We encourage breeders to build strong relationships with veterinary professionals and include their expertise throughout the breeding journey.

A veterinarian isn't simply there when a dog becomes sick or when it's time to deliver puppies. Veterinary professionals can help breeders evaluate health, understand risk, make informed reproductive decisions, recognize concerns early, and provide appropriate care for breeding dogs and their puppies.

Different roles. One goal: the well-being of the dogs.

Vets Through Every Stage of The Breeding Journey

Before Breeding

  • Health Testing

  • Generic & Breed Risk Assessments 

  • Vaccinations & Parasite Control

  • Counseling On Best Breeding Practice

During Pregnancy

  • Pregnancy Confirmation

  • Nutritional Guidance 

  • Monitoring Dam's Health

  • Preparing For A Safe Whelping

Whelping & Neonatal Care

  • Whelping Support

  • Neonatal Exams

  • Puppy Health Checks

  • Identification & Record Keeping

Puppy Development

  • Wellness Exams

  • Vaccinations & Deworming

  • Nutrition Guidance 

  • Socialization & Environment Advice

Lifelong Health

  • Ongoing Preventative Care

  • Early Detection of Issues

  • Support For Aging Dogs

  • Collaboration For The Best Outcomes

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Tethered Tips

Responsible breeding begins with knowledge.

Tethered Tips is our educational resource collection created to help breeders, future breeders, puppy families, and dog lovers better understand the many decisions that go into ethical, responsible breeding.

Breeding is about far more than producing puppies. It involves genetics, health testing, veterinary partnership, temperament, structure, reproductive health, pregnancy and whelping, puppy development, socialization, record keeping, transparency, and a lifelong commitment to the dogs produced.

Through our growing Tethered Tips Library, we break these topics down into practical, easy-to-understand resources that encourage people to ask questions, verify information, work with qualified professionals, and continue learning.

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