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First War Dog to Carry Messages in World War I
The first war dog to carry messages for the Allies in World War I was a Belgian Sheepdog named Taki. The French military had begun working with Belgian Sheepdogs to train them as messengers for the...
View ArticleAs the Wheels Turn – Separation Anxiety
I love my dogs. I love my client dogs. I laugh at their antics, kiss them on the nose and cry when they leave, whether to go home or to heaven. My dogs give me joy, pleasure, comfort and are a source...
View ArticleOwner Handlers: What’s Your Next Chapter?
Sunsetting In business, we refer to ‘sunsetting’ a program, service, or product when it has passed its prime and it is now time to bring in a replacement (or not depending on your business). The...
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Does Linebreeding (and Inbreeding) Really Flush Out Faults and Concentrate...
One of the most common pieces of advice given to new and experienced dog breeders is to linebreed their dogs. The reason this advice – which is about 150 years old and is a holdover from the livestock...
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Preventable Inherited Diseases of the Old English Sheepdog- Part One
Though their early origins are vague due to a lack of documentation, the old English sheepdog’s (OES) easy going personality and intelligence are no mystery to those close to the breed. Most likely...
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Bummer and Lazarus: Street Dogs and Friends
Bummer and Lazarus were stray dogs who wandered the streets of San Francisco in the 1860s, begging for handouts and patrolling the area for rats to kill. They were also good pals who were unified in...
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As the Wheels Turn – Commentary: R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Here’s a memo. Everybody wants it, but nobody wants to earn it. It’s a novel concept these days, that respect isn’t just handed out with the participation ribbons. Find out what it means to me. Respect...
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Caravan Hound Fanciers Propose Standard
The following letter and the proposal for a breed standard for the Caravan Hound is the result of the hard work and dedication of several fanciers in India, helped along by a few knowledgeable North...
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Them Bones: Orthopedic Issues in Young, Large and Giant Breed Dogs
Maintaining the company of a “Clifford” creates a unique feeling of companionship. Walking beside a giant dog, one feels almost regal. And, not having to bend over to stroke your best buddy’s head is...
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Big Business: More Dog Trafficking in the News
Humane relocation, dog trafficking, the “Puppy Pipeline” — whatever you call it, the practice is still relatively unknown outside of the organized animal community and to a lesser extent, law...
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Eight Tips for Coping With Your Dog’s Age-Related Hearing Loss
The most common form of deafness in dogs is age-related hearing loss (ARHL). Most dogs experience some degree of ARHL, beginning sometime during their “third trimester” of life. ARHL begins by...
View ArticleCore Conditioning for Your Dog
While attending the Purina Sporting Dog Summit, several experts gave advice on ways to keep your dogs healthy and injury free. Jennell Appel, DVM, CCRT; James L. Cook, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR Purina’s...
View ArticleWestminster Week Around The City Event Calendar
There are a variety of events surrounding Westminster Week. Below is a listing including dogs shows, dog art events, seminars, meetings, parties and more! Dog Shows in Tri-State Area (for more...
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Penn Vet to Host Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar Featuring NIH...
Philadelphia, PA] – Genetics play an increasingly important role in the advancement of canine health. The Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar, sponsored by Penn Vet and the Theriogenology Foundation,...
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Colorado Holding Rescue Transports Accountable
Colorado showing leadership. With tens of thousands of dogs being imported into Colorado by rescues each year — and a corresponding increase in diseases and illnesses — a well-known rescue transporter...
View ArticleThe American Kennel Club Expands Breeder Education Program
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club (AKC®) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Breeder Education platform to include new courses and materials. With Royal Canin USA as the sponsor, the AKC...
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The Earliest Toy Spaniels
‘Toy Spaniels – Mr J W Berrie’s modern Blenheim ‘The Earl’. Mr Julius’s old Blenheim ‘Spot’ and Mr Forder’s King Charles, ‘Young Jumbo’.’ IT IS QUITE incredible the role ‘coincidence’ plays in the work...
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Live Television Broadcast Of The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Moves To...
Starting in February 2017, the 141st Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show will be broadcast live in primetime on FOX Sports 1 from New York City’s Madison Square Garden culminating in Tuesday...
View ArticleWhen Cancer Hurts, but Only Part of the Time…
People readily associate a diagnosis of cancer with severe adverse clinical signs. I’m not speaking of the effects of chemotherapy or radiation; rather I’m referring to the decline in a patient’s...
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Achieving Goals with Dreams, Focus & Occasionally Letting Go
“Set a goal so big you can’t achieve it until you grow into the person who can.” -unknown I was told many years ago by a friend that the reason I hadn’t reached my goals yet was because I wanted them...
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