Dog Fancy - December 2008 - Volume 39

F E A T U R E S
28 THE YEAR'S BEST DOG STUFF
Our editors pick 2008's top 15 products.

34 SAFE CELEBRATIONS
'Tis the season to keep your dog secure and healthy.
BY MAUREEN KOCHAN

38 NOTHIN' BUT A HOUND DOG
Ridgeback rescuer takes in a decidedly un-Rhodesian Redbone.
BY DENISE FLAIM



42 KATZ AND DOGS
Bedlam Farm's dogs inspire and shape one writer's life.
BY KYRA KIRKWOOD

46 AAH, THE GOLDEN YEARS
Announcing the winners of our photo contest for great senior dogs.

48 HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR DOGS
Find the perfect present for your pup.
BY SANDY ROBINS

B R E E D  P R O F I L E S
66 SIBERIAN HUSKY
VICKI SHIELDS

72 BRUSSELS GRIFFON
EVE ADAMSON

76 XOLOITZCUINTLI
CHERIE LANGLOIS

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

10 NEWSHOUND
Dog news, tips, and trends.

12 CANINE TRAVELER
Dogs get the celebrity treatment in Los Angeles.

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

20 CHECKUP
Ask the Vet, plus other health news.

24 NATURAL DOG
Top 10 holistic remedies.

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

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

D E P A R T M E N T S
52 DOGCHANNEL.COM
What's online this month.

53 K9 KIDS
Drawings, puzzles, and fun.

54 EXERCISE & SPORTS
Hiking with your dog.

55 OUTDOORS
Fire pits appeal to man and beast.

56 THE LOVING BOND
Let your dog enlighten your life.

143 WATER BOWL BUZZ
Contests and corporate philanthropy.

144 HAPPY ENDINGS
Precious Noel.

B R E E D B I T E S
109 BASSET HOUND
117 REGISTRATION ANSWERS
119 BOXER
127 HAVE YOU HERD?
129 COCKER SPANIEL
137 HERDING ROUNDUP

P L U S
52 CUTEST PUPPY CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT
59 HAUTE BOUTIQUE
61 CANINE MARKETPLACE
79 GALLERY OF BREEDS
103 CANINE SHOWCASE
108 DOG BREEDER(r) DIRECTORY
139 CLASSIFIED DOG
142 COMING IN JANUARY
143 ADVERTISER INDEX

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