Dog Fancy February 2008

FEATURES
24 LOVE ME, LOVE MY DOG
For the single dog owner, the ideal relationship has room for three.
BY MAUREEN KOCHAN

28 MY FURRY VALENTINE
The results of DOG FANCY's first My Doggie Valentine contest.

32 'THE DARKEST EVENING OF THE YEAR'
An excerpt from a new novel by a best-selling author.
BY DEAN KOONTZ


34 BEYOND CLEAN TEETH
Your dog's oral health matters more than you think.
BY EVE ADAMSON

40 LIFE AROUND THE RING
Meet seven top canines in the running for Westminster's highest honor.
BY NIKKI MOUSTAK

BREED PROFILES
58 RETRIEVER
DENISE FLAIM

64 KERRY BLUE TERRIER
LISA HANKS

66 DOGO ARGENTINO
VICKI SHIELDS

S E C T I O N S
8 READERS BARK BACK
Your letters, pictures, and opinions.

10 NEWSHOUND
Dog news, tips, and trends.

16 CANINE TRAVELER
Cruise the scenic Monterey Peninsula.

18 CLEAN DOG CLEAN HOUSE
Advice from DOG FANCY's new cleaning and design experts.

20 NATURAL DOG
Going holistic with your vet, and more.

22 BEST BEHAVIOR
Your behavior questions answered, and training help.

44 CHECKUP
Ask the Vet, plus other health news.

50 HAUTE DOG
Luxury and lifestyle trends for the pampered pooch.

12 DOGCHANNEL.COM
What's online this month.

46 SPORTS & EXERCISE
Try skijoring this winter.

47 K9 KIDS
Drawings, puzzles, and fun.

48 SENIOR-PUPPY
Make life easier for your special-needs senior.

49 OUTDOORS
Birds and bird dogs.

118 WATER BOWL BUZZ
Contests and corporate philanthropy.

120 HAPPY ENDINGS
A microchip miracle.

PLUS
4 COMING IN MARCH
23 DOGTOWN USA CONTEST
27 BEST DOG PARK CONTEST
52 HAUTE BOUTIQUE
54 CANINE MARKETPLACE
69 GALLERY OF BREEDS
88 DOG BREEDER(r) DIRECTORY
115 CLASSIFIED DOG
119 ADVERTISER INDEX

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