March 2008

20 | Meet the Breed: The Golden Retriever
With its winning smile and versatility, it's no wonder this Scottish creation stays an American all-star year after year. More>>
by Jan Mahood

28 | Eastern Marvels
Japan's influence on the American dog scene. More>>
by Bo Bengtson

32 | Drive to Win
With plenty of crate space and a smooth ride, these vehicles are dog tested and approved.
by Alice Bixler

38 | Travels and Travails
Mishaps and melee on the way to the big show. More>>

42 | Questions of Color
Dogs may be color blind, but what about judges?
by Sharon Sakson

48 | The Breeders
An excerpt from Bo Bengtson's book, Best in Show: The World of Show Dogs and Dog Shows.

52 | Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road
A return to history.
by CinDee Byer

56 | Rare Breed Spotlight: Norrbottenspets
by Alice Bixler

Previous Issues:
January 2008	February 2008

4 | From the Editor
Travels in your van and recliner More>>
by Allan Reznik

6 | Dateline
The United States Canine Registries 2007 conference, Planet Dog Foundation funds dog programs, color gene linked with fighting infections, and more.
by Marcella Durand

10 | Judge's Perspective
Judging local shows
by Betty-Anne Stenmark

12 | Breeder's Notebook
Canine DNA yields answers for humans
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

14 | About Agility
Be your dog's "VIP"
by Terry Long

16 | Natural Wellness
Joint ventures More>>
by Randy Kidd, DVM, Ph.D.

18 | Showstoppers
Renaissance man Wayne Cavanaugh More>>
by Sue LeMieux

58 | Canine Commodities
New products More>>

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

62 | Meet & Compete
Canine event listings
by Barbara Chuck

67 | The Dog Shoppe
Canine products and services

70 | Breeder Finder Index
Locate a breeder

114 | Classified Ads
Everything canine

119 | At Your Service
A guide to our advertisers

120 | The Way We Were