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Dog World September 2005  
September 2005  

24 | The Irish Wolfhound
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
A cross-section of breed standards, representing UKC, ARBA, and FCI

115 | Rare-Breed National Club Listings

118 | The World In Dogs
The shape of the 1990s
by Captain Haggerty

120 | LARGER THAN LIFE: THE ICONS WHO SHAPED OUR SPORT
Alva Rosenberg
by Sue LeMieux






From the Editor

4  | Celebrating rare breeds
by Allan Reznik

About Agility

12  | Balancing fun and focus
by Terry Long

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.
by Sue Jeffries

Breeder's Notebook

18  | Challenges of small gene pools
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

Show Nation

20  | Renaissance teen
by Steve Dale

Laws & Paws

20  | Can dogs sue their owners?
by Marshall H. Tanick

Have Your Say

6  | Readers' letters

DW Online

7  | See what’s happening at www.dogworld.com

DW Dateline

8  | Researchers at the University of Georgia investigate the use of non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drugs on dogs; Whippet Racing Association celebrates its 10th anniversary; Texans celebrate the marriage of freestyle and obedience in a new competitive sport; protecting your dog from West Nile virus; the mystery of mast-cell tumors, and more.

The Dog Shoppe

50  | Canine products and services

Meet & Compete

124  | Canine event listings

Paws in Review

140  | Books for the dog enthusiast

Good Buy

142  | Nw products

Breeder Finder Index

143  | Locate a breeder

Classified Ads

185  | Everything canine

120  | The way we were

At Your Service

192  | A guide to our advertisers



Dog World August 2005
August 2005
 

 

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