BreedWise uses a planning-first method: separate what a source supports from what a reader still needs to verify.
Evidence layers
We distinguish veterinary guidelines, university health resources, regulatory pages, breed-club health programs, OFA/CHIC references, peer-reviewed studies, owner anecdotes, and commercial cost reports. These sources answer different questions and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Cost planning
Cost ranges are presented as planning context, not quotes. BreedWise separates first-year setup, annual routine care, lifetime ownership studies, breed-specific recurring costs, and emergency reserves. When national studies are cited, the article should explain that local prices and individual dogs vary.
Health boundaries
Articles can identify questions and watchlists, but they do not diagnose or recommend treatment. A statement such as "ask about hips" is acceptable planning guidance. A statement telling an owner how to treat lameness is not.
Updates and corrections
Pages should be corrected when source links break, facts change, or wording overstates certainty. Correction requests should include the URL, the sentence in question, and a source for review.
Advertising separation
Advertising or affiliate relationships, if added later, should not determine article conclusions, source interpretation, or breed recommendations.