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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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