April 2008

10 | A World-Class Event
Winners from 40 countries bring global glamour to the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.
by Audrey Pavia

24 | Meet the Breed: The Rhodesian Ridgeback
The African plains set the stage for this big-game hunter, loyal guardian, and lure-courser. More>>
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

30 | Walking the Tightrope
Breeders integrate innumerable factors, risks and beliefs to make their mark on a breed. More>>
by Amy Fernandez

36 | Top of the Line
These heavily sought-after sires and dams made an indelible mark on their respective breeds.
by Sue LeMieux

42 | Body Politic
Interbreed partnerships narrow the gap between today's medical questions and tomorrows cures. More>>
by Matthew Schenker

46 | Nature's Nuisances
Find the right products to prevent and treat fleas, ticks and heartworm.
by Audrey Pavia

50 | Rare Breed Spotlight: Bolognese

Previous Issues:
February 2008	March 2008

4 | From the Editor
Thinking outside the (whelping) box More>>
by Allan Reznik

6 | Dateline
S.C. takes 2008 Grand American; Barbara Miller named AKC's 2007 Breeder of the Year, UKC accepts dock jumping; and more.
by Marcella Durand

14 | Breeder's Notebook
Genetic risk assessment More>>
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

16 | About Agility
Performance buyer, beware
by Terry Long

18 | Natural Wellness
Can you overvaccinate? More>>
by W. Jean Dodds, DVM

20 | Judge's Perspective
Foreign education
by Jeffrey G. Pepper

22 | Showstoppers
The outspoken Sylvia Hammarstrom
by Sue LeMieux

52 | Canine Commodities
New products More>>

54 | Paws in Review
Books for the dog enthusiast
by Amy Fernandez

56 | Meet and Compete
Canine event listings
by Barbara Chuck

64 | The Dog Shoppe
Canine products and services

67 | Breeder Finder Index
Locate a breeder

106 | Classified Ads
Everything canine

111 | At Your Service
A guide to our advertisers

112 | The Way We Were