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Birmingham's Brightest
Cruft's 2012 winners rose above the ranks in March.
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Bearded Beauties
The hard-working Standard Schnauzer is an alert and pretective compaion with an endearing mischievous streak.
By Stephanie Horan
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Deer Detectives
When a mortally wounded deer escapes the scene, it's up to blood-trailing dogs to help find the animal and conclude the hunt.
By Darren Warner
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Ask the Experts
Your Guide to veterinary specialists: who they are, what they offer and how to find one for your dog.
By Karla Rugh, D.V.M., Ph.D.
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Plan B
Clinical trials offer new treatment possibilities for dogs that have not responded to existing medicine.
By Karla Rugh, D.V.M., Ph.D.
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Ask the Experts
Your Guide to veterinary specialists: who they are, what they offer and how to find one for your dog.
By Meredith Wargo
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Diabetes Hope on the Horizon
From studying genetic markers to developing new insulin therapies, researchers continue to scrutinize the disease that affects 1 in 200 dogs.
By Fran Pennock Shaw
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Dr. Database?
It's tempting to skip the vet and use the internet to diagnose your dog's condition, but doing do is risky.
By Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz
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Big Heart, Small Package
The cattle-droving Lancashire Heeler is the smallest of the herding breeds.
By Alize Bixler