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Dogs in Review October 2009

Dalmatians at a Crossroads
Breeders and DCA members weigh in on health controversy. More >>

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114 | The Santa Barbara Weekend: Aug. 28-30, 2009 by Paul Lepiane
Full editorial and pictorial coverage of the inaugural Santa Barbara Kennel Club Breeder’s Showcase, an event designed to recognize and honor all breeders of purebred dogs, including cash prizes for the finalists and winners, including the 2009 Best in Show Portuguese Water Dogs and their breeder, Cathy Dugan. More>>

128 | An Excerpt from Born To Win – Breed To Succeed, Second Edition, by Patricia Craige Trotter
Master-breeder of the Vin-Melca Norwegian Elkhounds and a respected AKC judge, Patricia Craige Trotter and Kennel Club Books recently released Volume 2 of this definitive work on selecting, breeding, raising, training, conditioning and owner-handling winning purebred dogs. DR presents an excerpt on the genetics involved in breeding dogs.

140 | Also … Twenty Basic Breeding Principles
From the late master-breeder Robert Oppenheimer
 

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92 | Sled Dogs: Stalwarts at the Poles, by Amy Fernandez
An award-winning author of many historical pieces relating to dogs, Amy Fernandez delves into the fascinating and often harrowing stories of the men and dogs that made expeditions to the North and South Poles from the 16th through the 20th centuries, and how these canine companions often made the difference between life and death for the explorers they accompanied. More>>

22 | The Nominees for the 2009 Winkies® for Annual Achievement
The 2009 Nominating Committee discusses the reasons they selected those honored to be nominated for these singular awards, including Outstanding Breeder, Judge of the Year, Show of the Year, Best Owner-Handler and Best Professional Handler.

And … reports and photos from Westchester Kennel Club (p.163), The Mount Rainier Working Dog Club Shows (p.166) and the West Highland White Terrier (p.154) and Afghan Hound National Specialties (p.160).

 

 
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