November 2008

12 | The 2008 World Dog Show
Twenty thousand dogs from 60 nations descended on Stockholm, Sweden, for this year's World Dog Show. The Sealyham Terrier, 'Charmin,' came out on top.
by Dawne Deeley

26 | Meet the Breed: Friendly Fluff Balls
Few can resist the charms of the cheerful Bichon Frise. More>>
by Stephanie Horan

34 | Forever Young
Mental and physical stimulation keep your senior dog happy in its golden years.
by Matthew Schenker

40 | Vet 2.0
Recent technology revolutionizes pet and client care so you can get the most out of vet visits. More>>
by T.J. Dunn, DVM

46 | The Dog Brain, Part II: Canine Emotion
Dogs experience a range of feelings, similar to those of humans. More>>
by M. Christine Zink, DVM, Ph.D.

50 | Decoding Dog Behavior
Explanations for your canine's "strange" habits.
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

54 | Rare Breed Spotlight: Louisiana Catahoula Leopard Dog
This versatile, American-born breed has an interesting and speculative background.
by Alice Bixler

Previous Issues:
September 2008	October 2008

4 | From the Editor
My, How Things Have Changed More>>
by Jackie Franza

6 | Letters

8 | Dateline
FDA Approves Injectable Antibiotic; Uno Earns Therapy Certification; and more.
by Marcella Durand

16 | Natural Wellness
Nature's Remedies: A guide to health-enhancing supplements More>>
by W. Jean Dodds, DVM

18 | Breeder's Notebook
C-Sections: When whelping doesn't go as planned, a Caesarean section may be necessary.

20 | Judge's Perspective
Education for Judges: Aspiring judges must learn to separate fact from opinion when learning from mentors. More>>
by Richard ("Rick") G. Beauchamp

22 | Showstoppers
Carmen Battaglia: Breeding better dogs
by Sue LeMieux

24 | About Agility
3, 2, 1, Contact! Target training helps prepare dogs for contact obstacles
by Terry Long

56 | Paws in Review
Books for the dog enthusiast

58 | Canine Commodities
New products More>>

60 | Meet & Compete
Canie event listings
by Barbara Chuck

67 | The Dog Shoppe
Canine products and services

70 | Breeder Finder Index
Locate a breeder

107 | Classified Ads
Everything canine

111 | At Your Service
A guide to our advertisers

112 | The Way We Were