Dog World - October 2008 - VOL. 93 - NO. 10

FEATURES
22 MEET THE BREED: KING OF TERRIERS
A true dog-of-all-trades, the stately Airedale Terrier is always ready for action.
by Jan Mahood

46 THE DOG BRAIN, PART I
Peer into the canine cranium and discover the neuroscience behind dog behavior.
by M. Christine Zink, DVM, Ph.D.

50 DANCING WITH THE DOG STARS
Around the world,musical freestyle sets dance floors on fire.
by Kim Campbell Thornton

54 RARE BREED SPOTLIGHT: BERGAMASCO
Beneath the striking coat lies an expert herder with a vigilant spirit.
by Alice Bixler

30 DREADED DUTIES
We might like to put them off another day, but nail clipping, ear cleaning and other chores are all part of a thorough grooming routine.
by Bobbye Land

36 NO MUSS, NO FUSS?
Believe it or not, hairless breeds require regular grooming, too.
by Amy Fernandez

40 A CUT ABOVE
Grooming competitions give professionals a chance to snip and clip their way to victory.
by Melissa Verplank

COLUMNS
4 FROM THE EDITOR
Grooming Time Is Special
by Jackie Franza

12 NATURAL WELLNESS
Supplements: A variety of natural remedies can provide joint support and pain relief.
by W. Jean Dodds, DVM

14 BREEDER'S NOTEBOOK
Color Coded: DNA tests take much of the guesswork out of predicting coat color.
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

16 SHOWSTOPPERS
Denny C. Mounce: Mentoring the next generation of dog fanciers.
by Sue LeMieux

18 JUDGE'S PERSPECTIVE
Return to the Ring: Judging the Veterans Class
by Jeffrey G. Pepper

20 ABOUT AGILITY
Teeter Training Tips: Creative ways to take the fear out of this scary obstacle.
by Terry Long

DEPARTMENTS
6 LETTERS

8 DATELINE
United Kennel Club's 2008 Premier; the World Dog Show in Sweden; Morris Animal Foundation revised agenda; and more.

56 CANINE COMMODITIES
New products

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

60 MEET & COMPETE
Canine event listings
by Barbara Chuck

70 THE DOG SHOPPE
Canine products and services

73 BREEDER FINDER INDEX
Locate a breeder

107 CLASSIFIED ADS
Everything canine

111 AT YOUR SERVICE
A guide to our advertisers

112 THE WAY WE WERE

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