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Yes, Dogs are our life, but we all have some sort of a side passion. A little something, we do to otherwise occupy our minds. I have always been amazed by the number of Motor Heads in the dog world.
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Mutating Viruses in Humans and Dogs
Pre-pandemic, we knew about seven coronaviruses like SARS, MERS and the common cold. Researchers acknowledged that plenty of others exist, but overall, there wasn’t much motivation, funding or technology to get them on the record.
Breed Essence with Jane
Many breeds have an epigram. That short distinctive line, or quote that instantly gives you a mental picture of the essence of the breed. That little something maybe a breeder, judge or exhibitor mentioned or a sentence from the breed standard. These one-liners hit the nail on the head and are thought provoking. This week’s vignette in this series is the Basenji.
The Quiet Ones
Meet A. Duane Butherus, PhD and his wife, Connie, who work behind the dog-show scenes to better not only their Afghan Hounds, but also the health of all dogs.
Advice from a Dog Show Vet
How would you feel if you had a job where everyone hoped they NEVER had to interact with you? Yeah, not so good, right? Now you know how the show veterinarian feels!
The Snap Dog – The History of the Whippet
For elegant lines, clean habits and graceful movement, few dogs can rival the Whippet. And it is for these very reasons that his popularity (both as a show dog and a valued companion) have continued to increase in recent years.
A Privilege ~ And A Right
The more charitable among my investigative reporter colleagues over the years have viewed me as something of an oddity. Most of the others have made no secret of the fact that they considered me to be somewhat worse than an ax murderer. So, why do so many of my fellow reporters regard me in such a bad light despite the fact that numerous stories I’ve written have earned national honors and my friends regard me as a very amiable person? It seems I’m an anathema to most reporters because I hunt with my dogs and I own and use firearms. Since most reporters these days are on the left-most fringes of the political spectrum, it is easy to see why they would take such a dim view of one of their own being a “gun-totin’ hunter.”
The Basenji – A Long, Strange Trip to AKC Recognition
Thousands of years from now, historians may unlock the arcane mysteries of AKC policy and procedure. It is convoluted territory, to be sure. The organization’s incomprehensible twists and turns over the years seem limitless. But more than a few of the truly puzzling episodes center on its breed recognition process. Yeah, these days the whole thing’s been itemized and compartmentalized into clear administrative steps. However, any sane person can see that things rarely operate so smoothly. More interestingly, the FSS program represents the tip of the iceberg. Countless breeds got tossed around the boardroom long before that deal went down. Those stories could fill a book, but we’re short on time here. So, let’s talk Basenjis.
Rocking the Dog World – French Bulldogs and Lady Gaga
Who doesn’t love Lady Gaga? Okay, maybe not everyone. But there is no denying the fact that she’s been setting trends for decades. And as of late February, it looks like she might be setting a new one that nobody wants.
The Great Ones – Eng./Am. Ch. Courtenay Fleetfoot of Pennyworth
All dog lovers understand the bittersweet irony that the life of a dog is much too short. While they’re with us, we cherish their company and when they’ve passed on, they live forever in our hearts. Some charismatic creatures have captured our imagination through their breathtaking careers and champion producing progeny. In their time, these canine superstars set the dog world on fire with a brightly burning torch that we’ll carry with us always. These are the dogs known as “The Great Ones”.
