Articles

Oct 13, 2026

Cat Colors - British Shorthair / Longhair

SOLID COLORS "aa" (Non-Agouti) These colors (except white) are the basic colors on which other patterns and effects act.

Apr 30, 2026

Designer Dogs: IBC's Technical Position

The modern dog fancy is going through a continuous process of evolution, in which new genetic approaches come to coexist with traditional breeding models.

Mar 12, 2026

Hip dysplasia: factors that matter beyond genetics.

By Dr. Alessandra Ventura Silva Chronic and degenerative diseases affect the animal's daily life and reduce the quality of life both for the animal and for the family it belongs to.

Mar 12, 2026

Preventive Veterinary Orthopedics: Caring for Your Dogs' Musculoskeletal Health

By Dr. Alessandra Ventura Silva Preventive veterinary orthopedics plays a crucial role in maintaining the quality of life and well-being of our beloved dogs.

Mar 5, 2026

Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome in Dogs: a challenge for owners and breeders

Anyone who lives with flat-faced breeds such as Pugs, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, American Bullies and Boston Terriers knows how captivating they are.

Mar 5, 2026

Patellar Luxation in Dogs: A Complete Guide for Breeders

Patellar luxation is a common orthopedic condition in dogs, characterized by the displacement of the kneecap (patella) from its normal position in the trochlear groove of the femur, resulting in instability of the knee joint.

Feb 1, 2025

The Rule of Generational Progression in the Development of the Brazilian Bull

by Beatriz Taques The generational progression of the Brazilian Bull breed follows a simple mathematical rule based on the lower F level of the parents.

Sep 16, 2021

Introducing: Ron Ramos, Mr Papa Pit

With almost a lifetime devoted to living with and breeding dogs, Ron Ramos, better known as Mr Papa Pit, is one of the greatest judges of all time; he saw the American Bully breed being created and judged the greatest bullies ever seen.

Mar 19, 2021

Colors in Bull-Type Dogs

Dog colors This article was written by Beatriz Taques, a veterinarian and animal scientist with more than 20 years of experience breeding and selecting purebred dogs, president of IBC and active in the technical, genetic and structural development of breeds in Brazil and abroad.