Dog World - July 2009 - Vol. 94 No. 7

FEATURES
10 THERE HE GOES AGAIN
North America's one-and-only "Charmin" crosses the pond to take BIS in Birmingham at Crufts 2009.
by Dawne Deeley

24 MEET THE BREED: SPORTING SENSATION
Sleek and athletic, the German Shorthaired Pointer makes an eager and handsome gundog.
by Stephanie Horan

30 PEST BUSTERS
10 tips for controlling fleas, ticks and heartworms.
by Audrey Pavia

34 DO-IT-YOURSELF GROOMING
Learn how to snip, clip, cord or strip your way to a gorgeous dog.
by Bobbye Land

38 LYME DISEASE REPORT
How much do you know about this infectious disease?
by Debbie Swanson
42 RARE BREED SPOTLIGHT: MINIATURE AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD
Intelligent and versatile, these playful portables can't help but make people smile.
by Alice Bixler

COLUMNS
3 FROM THE EDITOR
Luckiest Pup in the Country
by Jackie Franza

14 SPORTS & FITNESS
Get Wet! Dock jumping gives water-loving dogs a chance to reach new heights.
by Maryanne Dell

16 IN THE RING
The Constant Champion:When it comes to caring for your show dog, there's no off-season.
by Anne H. Bowes

18 NATURAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS
The Best Defense: Preventive action will keep your dog flea-free year-round.
by Shawn Messonnier, DVM

20 COOK'S CORNER
Alternative Meats: Some organ meats provide an excellent source of nutrition for your dog.
by Randy Kidd, DVM, Ph.D.

22 BREEDER'S NOTEBOOK
Frozen in Time: New techniques using frozen semen allow long-deceased dogs to sire litters and produce new champions.
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

DEPARTMENTS
4 LETTERS
6 CANINE NEWS
Tail-chasing linked to high cholesterol; AKC welcomes new breeds; and more.
by Wendy Bedwell-Wilson

44 PAWS IN REVIEW
Books for the dog enthusiast
by Amy Fernandez

46 MEET & COMPETE
Canine event listings
by Barbara Chuck

49 THE DOG SHOP
Canine products and services

56 BREEDER FINDER INDEX
Locate a breeder

84 CLASSIFIED ADS
Everything canine

87 AT YOUR SERVICE
A guide to our advertisers

88 MY STORY
Destiny Dog: A bold Beagle puppy knew his owner had come to take him home.

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