Why Probiotics Are Important For Dogs
Most veterinarians view probiotic supplements as safe and well-tolerated.
“Author Archive”
Chernobyl Dogs Defy Science and Radiation
It’s hard to believe that canine evolution was, until quite recently, routinely disregarded by mainstream science. They saw absolutely no possible value in such investigations.
The Do’s And Don’ts Of Dog Show Dressing
The dogs are the focus. You are totally correct about that. And the judge is supposed to be looking at the dogs. You are totally correct about that, too.
Dogs In Art Throughout History
Over the centuries, countless artworks depicting dogs have been created to symbolize guidance, loyalty, fidelity, protection, faithfulness, power, and love–just like in the case of horses. Their cultural depictions have become more elaborate as individual breeds evolved and their role in society developed. Sometimes they give the viewer a clue to a human subject’s personality, lifestyle, or social status.
Promising, Not Perfect – The Real Talk Missing Between Breeders And Owners
That’s the word breeders use. Not perfect. Not guaranteed. Just promising.
Hips, Elbows… And Beyond
The idea for Orthopedic Foundation For Animals (OFA) started in a lab. Not a laboratory, but a Labrador Retriever.
Dunkins That Have Nothing To Do With Donuts
My Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, many of which have been conformation champions and some that were highly successful in the show ring–including group winners and one with a BIS–have, with one exception, all been really good waterfowl hunters and some have also been fine upland hunting dogs. But all have had a great propensity, over the years we’ve hunted together, for putting me in the most gawdawful water you can possibly imagine. Their skills in this regard are not just enormous but border on the phenomenal. I can’t count the number of times (in truth, I’d rather not count the number of times) when one of my dogs displayed their talent in this endeavor. Part of the problem is that I am a waterfowl hunter and this sort of water is frequently where ducks and geese, my primary migratory bird targets, like to hang out.
Where Should That $1.50 Come From?
The AKC recently announced an increase of $1.50 in the event service fee for conformation events. The fee will go from the current level of $3.00 to $4.50. It’s been hard to miss the conversations that have followed:
The Big E – rEliability
I bet your first thought, when you read the title for my thesis this month, was that it must be a typo. If not, your next conclusion had to be, “This girl cannot type.” Another likely response begged the question, why is the letter “R” lower case and the letter “E” upper case? Well, it captured, as predicted, your attention. After two-plus incredibly stressful years of building a house, while trying to keep the rest of my life obligations in focus, I doused myself with ‘reliability’. Whatever needed to be done got done. The words, “You can count on me to (fill in the blank),” poured from my mouth more times than I can begin to remember. Yet, here I am, Mrs. Reliability at the ready and wondering why.
Did You Know? – Words Can Leave An Impression: Some Good, Some Not So Good!
“A beautiful dog can show better or worse on any given day; But an ugly one will be ugly forever!”
