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Dog World - February 2009 Vol. 94 No. 2
FEATURES
24 MEET THE BREED: AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL

The life of the party and a cuddly companion, today's Boston Terrier makes an ideal house dog.
by Kim Campbell Thornton

32 TO TELL YOU THE TOOTH...
Dental health starts with education and a commitment to hygiene.
by M. Christine Zink, DVM, Ph.D.

36 STOLEN!
Purebred dogs are often targets for pet theft. Learn how to protect your dog from the hands of thieves.
by Debbie Swanson

40 AT HOME IN THE COLD
How the native Northern breeds adapted to arctic temperatures.
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

44 CAN'T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG?
Prevent and defuse canine conflicts in a multi-dog household.
by Liz Palika

48 POINT AND SHOOT
It's easier than ever to take fantastic photos of your dog using today's new-andimproved technology.
by Laurie Meehan-Elmer

52 RARE BREED SPOTLIGHT: KARELIAN BEAR DOG
Capable of facing off with bears and elk, this fearless and independent spitz dog needs a loving but firm owner.
by Alice Bixler

COLUMNS
4 FROM THE EDITOR
I Learn Something New Every Day
by Jackie Franza

12 PEOPLE
In Focus: Mary Bloom, dog photographer
by April Balotro

14 SPORTS & FITNESS
Cold-Weather Conditioning: Keep your dog in shape during winter.
by Maryanne Dell

16 COOK'S CORNER
A Delicate Balance: A veterinary nutritionist can analyze a homemade recipe to be sure it's appropriate for your dog.
by Rebecca L. Remillard, DVM, Ph.D.

18 IN THE RING
Purchasing a Show Puppy
by Anne H. Bowes
20 BREEDER'S NOTEBOOK
Prostate Problems:Watch for symptoms that affect intact males.
by D. Caroline Coile, Ph.D.

22 NATURAL HEALTH SOLUTIONS
ACL TLC: Healing an injured cranial cruciate ligament without surgery.
by Shawn Messonnier, DVM

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8 CANINE NEWS
Military working dogs treated in new San Antonio hospital; and more.
by Wendy Bedwell-Wilson

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

56 MEET & COMPETE
Canine event listings
by Barbara Chuck

62 THE DOG SHOP
Canine products and services

64 BREEDER FINDER INDEX
Locate a breeder

100 CLASSIFIED ADS
Everything canine

103 AT YOUR SERVICE
A guide to our advertisers

104 MY STORY
A reader remembers her Yorkshire Terrier's love of the conformation ring.

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