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Though its history is shrouded in legend, there is no questioning the nobility and strength of this gentle, rough-coated giant today, at home or in the field.
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.
32 | Rare-Breed Round Table
Five senior breeders discuss the challenges and rewards of pioneering a rare breed.
by Dawne Deeley, Richard Eichhorn, Amy Fernandez, Lori Moody, and Patricia Princehouse
38 | Mastiffs of the World
Mastinus, Molossus or Molossers : in any language, they shaped the history and evolution of purebred dogs worldwide.
by Alice Bixler
46 | Rare-Breed Health
While their isolation and rarity may lead to “cleaner" bloodlines, challenges and risks can be formidable in finding care for a dog with scant genetic or clinical history.
by Dawne Deeley
53 | Rare-Breed Standards
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115 | Rare-Breed National Club Listings
118 | The World In Dogs
The shape of the 1990s
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120 | LARGER THAN LIFE: THE ICONS WHO SHAPED OUR SPORT
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The Doctor Is In
14 | The perfect anesthetic
by T.J. Dunn Jr. DVM
Learning the Ropes
16 | The three R’s of breeder relations: research, reputation, and respect.
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Breeder's Notebook
18 | Challenges of small gene pools
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.
Show Nation
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