Dog World February 2008

FEATURES
22 MEET THE BREED: THE GREATER SWISS MOUNTAIN DOG
Switzerland's largest Sennenhund works, guards, and wedges his way into your family.
by Stephanie Horan

46 RARE BREED SPOTLIGHT: THE MI-KI
by Alice Bixler

WINTER EXCLUSIVE!

28 MUSHER MEDICINE
Sled dogs endure extreme temperatures and extreme demands on their bodies. Studying them advances medicine for all dogs.
by Matthew Schenker

34 AVALANCHE DOGS
From an early age, these canines devote their lives to a specialized purpose: Find people who are buried in snow.
by Kristopher Wardwell

38 FREEZING THE COMPETITION
Warm up to these cold-weather dog sports.
by Alice Bixler

42 HARSH CONDITIONS
During the frigid winter months, take these extra precautions when caring for your dogs.
by T.J.Dunn Jr.,DVM

4 FROM THE EDITOR
Harnessing the power of cooperation
by Allan Reznik

12 JUDGE'S PERSPECTIVE
Is your dog ring ready?
by Richard ("Rick") G. Beauchamp

14 BREEDER'S NOTEBOOK
Who's your granddaddy?
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

16 ABOUT AGILITY
Play training
by Terry Long

18 NATURAL WELLNESS
Canine health as a whole
by W. Jean Dodds, DVM

20 SHOWSTOPPERS
Rose Farm's finest, Dorothy Hutchinson
by Sue LeMieux

DEPARTMENTS

DATELIN
California wildfires displace dog owners, AKC Canine Health Foundation Parent Club Conference, Golden breeders attend Royal Canin symposium, and more.
by Marcella Durand

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

50 CANINE COMMODITIES
New products

52 MEET & COMPETE
Canine event listings
by Barbara Chuck

57 THE DOG SHOPPE
Canine products and services

60 BREEDER FINDER INDEX
Locate a breeder

106 CLASSIFIED ADS
Everything canine

111 AT YOUR SERVICE
A guide to our advertisers

112 THE WAY WE WERE

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