September 2008

22 | Meet the Breed: How Low Can You Go?
The clownish Basset Hound is serious about scent. More>>
by Kim Campbell Thornton

30 | A Club of Their Own
In its 110th year, the United Kennel Club continues to celebrate a wide variet of purebred performance dogs. More>>
by Dawne Deeley

36 | Terriers of the British Isles
These spirited canines represent a long and storied past.
by Alice Bixler

42 | What Now?
Breeders and exhibitors of newly recognized AKC breeds focus on moving forward.
by Amy Fernandez

48 | One of a Kind
From oil paintings to postage stamps, there's a canine collectible for every connoisseur.
by Jerome Elliott

54 | Hooked on Herding Trials
Bond with your dog and watch its natural instincts at work. More>>
by Susan M. Ewing

70 | Rare-Breed Standards
Discover rare breeds in this cross section of standards from AKC, UKC, ARBA, and FCI.

141 | Rare-Breed National Club Listing

Previous Issues:
July 2008	August 2008

4 | From the Editor
Totally Dog, Totally Fun More>>
by Jackie Franza

6 | Letters

8 | Dateline
2008 Cynosport World Games commence in October; AKC inducts new breeds; and more.
by Marcella Durand

12 | Natural Wellness
Naturally Nutrtitious: When it comes to food choices, nature is a great teacher. More>>
by Randy Kidd, DVM, Ph.D.

14 | Judge's Perspective
Helping Hands: In and out of the show ring, judges get a lot of support.
by Betty-Anne Stenmark

16 | Breeder's Notebook
Give and Let Live: Canine health research depends on donations.
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

18 | Showstoppers
Mark Threlfall, UKC Exec. VP: A "serendipitous" start in dogs. More>>
by Sue LeMieux

20 | About Agility
Rising to the Challenge: Agility training Beagles
by Terry Long

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

62 | Canine Commodities
New products More>>

63 | Meet and Compete
Canine event listings
by Barbara Chuck

68 | The Dog Shoppe
Canine products and services

144 | Breeder Finder Index
Locate a breeder

171 | Classified Ads
Everything canine

175 | At Your Service
A guide to our advertisers

176 | The Way We Were