May 2008

24 | Meet the Breed: The Mastiff
For a breed whose affection is measured in slobber, this gentle giant bestows massive amounts of love and loyalty. More>>
by Jan Mahood

32 | Puppy Burnout
Eight tips to encourage spontaneity and avoid overtraining. More>>
by Allan Reznik

36 | Consider Co-Ownership
It can be a leg up or a stranglehold, depending on who you work with. More>>
by Jerome Elliott

42 | A Puppy for Every Sport
A canine's proclivities could find their destiny in a host of sports.
by Maryanne Dell

48 | Heave-Ho!
Across the nation, top dogs muscle their wa to weight-pulling victory.
by Audrey Pavia

56 | Rare Breed Spotlight: The Akbash
by Alice Bixler

Previous Issues:
March 2008	April 2008

4 | From the Editor
Doing the best for our puppies More>>
by Allan Reznik

6 | Dateline
Coat-color genetic tests; National Pet Week; Most popular dogs of '07; Dog-allergy research; Canine diabetes, an dmore.
by Marcella Durand

12 | About Agility
Socialize your performance pup More>>
by Terry Long

16 | Judge's Perspective
Finessing faults
by Richard ("Rick") G. Beauchamp

18 | Breeder's Notebook
Newborn I.C.U. More>>
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

20 | Natural Wellness
Remedies for the aging dog
by Randy Kidd, DVM, Ph.D.

22 | Showstoppers
Judge and author Frank Sabella
by Sue LeMieux

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

62 | Canine Commodities
New products More>>

64 | Meet & Compete
Canine event listings
by Barbara Chuck

73 | The Dog Shoppe

76 | Breeder Finder Index
Locate a breeder

123 | Classified Ads
Everything canine

127 | At Your Service
A guide to our advertisers

128 | The Way We Were