
24 | The Chow Chow From his distinctive scowl and stilted gait, to catlike demeanor and fastidious manners, this ancient Oriental enjoys a unique stature and loyal following. by Elaine W. Gewirtz
32 | Grooming the Multi-Purpose Dog You can overcome the elements to make your diamond in the rough a diva in the ring. by Anne Hutchinson
38 | Show Grooming By Coat Type Handlers and seasoned exhibitors share their expertise.
44 | Shear Fun From cutting-edge clippers and vehicles to innovative courses and expos, the grooming industry offers something for everyone. by Melissa Verplank
50 | LARGER THAN LIFE: ICONS WHO SHAPED OUR SPORT Nigel Aubrey-Jones by Sue LeMieux
52 | The Spanish Mastiff
by Alice Bixler

From the Editor
4 | Groom at the top
by Allan Reznik
About Agility
12 | Up close and too personal
by Terry Long
Learning the Ropes
14 | Helping with handling
by Sue Jeffries
The Doctor Is In
16 | The facts on anal sacs
by T.J. Dunn Jr. DVM
Breeder's Notebook
18 | The long and the short (and the wire) of it
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.
Show Nation
20 | Trailblazing musher: Rachael Scdoris
by Steve Dale
Laws & Paws
22 | A curriculum that's come of age
by Marshall H. Tanick
Have Your Say
6 | Reader letters
DW Dateline
8 | Top-Ten winners at 2005 UKC Premier; dual-protection dogs guard U.S. borders; revised guidelines for heartworm prevention; green veggies may reduce risk of bladder cancer in dogs … and more.
Paws in Review
54 | Books for the dog enthusiast
Good Buy
56 | New products
Meet & Compete
57 | Canine event listings
The Dog Shoppe
65 | Canine products and services
Breeder Finder Index
69 | Locate a breeder
Classified Ads
113 | Everything canine
At Your Service
119 | A guide to our advertisers
120 | The way we were

CONTACT US |
|