Dog Fancy May 2008

FEATURE
26 BATTLE OF THE BUG
How to win the fight against fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes.
BY MARCIA KING

36 ACHOO!
Got dog allergies? Realistic strategies for living in harmony with your pet. B
Y CATHY M. ROSENTHAL

44 WESTMINSTER: BEHIND THE SCENES
Follow three top dogs as they compete at one of the world's most prestigious dog shows.
BY EVE ADAMSON

50 IN THE SPOTLIGHT
53rd annual Show Dogs of the Year Awards celebrate the best of 2007.
BY EVANGELINE MCMULLEN

50 PETSCAPING
That eye-catching yard can be pet friendly, too.
BY EVE ADAMSON

BREED PROFILES
74 TOY & MINIATURE POODLES
EVE ADAMSON

80 ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL
VICKI SHIELD

84 PERUVIAN INCA ORCHID
CHERIE LANGLOIS

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

14 NEWSHOUND
Dog news, tips, and trends.

20 CLEAN DOG CLEAN HOUSE
Advice from DOG FANCY's grooming expert, plus household cleaning tips.

22 CANINE TRAVELER
San Agust’n, Colombia.

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

58 CHECKUP
Ask the Vet, plus other health news.

60 NATURAL DOG
Flea-free, naturally.

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

17 DOGCHANNEL.COM
What's online this month.

62 HOME LIFE
Surviving a home renovation.

63 SPORTS & EXERCISE
Put your dog's nose to work.

64 K9 KIDS
Drawings, puzzles, and fun.

66 PUPPY & SENIOR
Finding the right trainer.

151 WATER BOWL BUZZ
Contests and corporate philanthropy.

152 HAPPY ENDINGS
Rescuing Reba.

I N T H E B A C K
117 MINIATURE SCHNAUZER
125 CHOOSE A GREAT BREEDER
127 ROTTWEILER
135 WHAT TO ASK A BREEDER
137 ENTLEBUCHER
145 ALL ABOUT CONTRACTS

P L U S
69 HAUTE BOUTIQUE
70 CANINE MARKETPLACE
87 GALLERY OF BREEDS
113 DOG BREEDER(r) DIRECTORY
147 CLASSIFIED DOG
150 COMING IN JUNE
151 ADVERTISER INDEX

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