Dog World December 2007

FEATURES
20 MEET THE BREED: THE ROTTWEILER
Calm, confident and courageous, this German classic is a special dog for special people.
by Jan Mahood

42 A NATURAL HEALER
Jean Dodds, pioneering veterinarian and founder of HemoPet.
by Kim Campbell Thornton

46 FROM OWNER TO BREEDER, PART 2
Credibility means a lot in the breeding world. How do you earn it?
by Matthew Schenker

50 RARE BREED SPOTLIGHT: THE CHINOOK
by Alice Bixler

TO THE RESCUE
26 PANIC STRICKEN
Rescued dogs are often prone to separation anxiety. How can you mend the matter?
by Maryanne Dell

32 MY DOGS
Five stories of rescued dogs on the agility course.
by Terry Long

38 DRIVEN BEYOND EXCESS
The tragedy of hoarding is well known, but what about the hoarder's pathology?
The truth might surprise you.
by Liz Palika

NEW SERIES
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COLUMNS
4 FROM THE EDITOR
The many faces of rescue
by Allan Reznik

10 THE DOCTOR IS IN
What's that hazy look in her eyes?
by T.J. Dunn Jr., DVM

12 SHOWSTOPPERS
Father and son: Roy and Doug Holloway
by Sue LeMieux

14 JUDGE'S PERSPECTIVE
Should judges show?
by Richard ("Rick") G. Beauchamp

16 ABOUT AGILITY
Analysis paralysis
by Terry Long

18 BREEDER'S NOTEBOOK
The missing lupine link
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

DEPARTMENTS
6 DATELINE
Westminster legend Chet Collier passes; AKC announces Breeder of the Year honorees; 'Son' wins UKC Autumn Oaks; Saki-Kaki campaigns to clean Israeli streets.
by Marcella Durand

54 PAWS IN REVIEW
Books for the dog enthusiast
by Janine Adams

56 GOOD BUY
New products

57 MEET & COMPETE
Canine event listings
by Maryanne Dell

65 THE DOG SHOPPE
Canine products and services

68 BREEDER FINDER INDEX
Locate a breeder

122 CLASSIFIED ADS
Everything canine

127 AT YOUR SERVICE
A guide to our advertisers

128 THE WAY WE WERE

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