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Masters
of the Hunt
A
symbol of British aristocracy, the English Foxhound is
carving out a niche in today’s American home.
By David Allan Feller
Painting by George Vuilefroy
For
this full feature story, see the October 2009 issue of AKC
GAZETTE.
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Waddle
for Dollars
Basset Hound fanciers
harness one of the breed’s most endearing features—that
funny walk—to raise funds for a good cause.
By Barbara Wicklund
Photo by John Elliott
For this full feature story,
see the October 2009 issue of
AKC GAZETTE.
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Like
New
A skilled art conservator saves six prize-winning
Basset Hounds.
By Mara Bovsun
Photo courtesy Lawrence Castagna
For this full feature story, see the October
2009 issue of
AKC GAZETTE.
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Laddie
Boy Forever
Warren Harding’s term was brief
and forgettable, but, thanks in part to a bronze statue in the
Smithsonian, everyone remembers the president’s Airedale
Terrier.
By Susan Brown
Photo courtesy Library of Congress
For this full feature story,
see the October 2009 issue of AKC GAZETTE.
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BETTER
BREEDING
Expert breeders share important advice on
breeding strategies, selecting breeding stock, whelping and raising
puppies, finding the right homes for puppies, and other topics.
HEALTHY DOG
A roundup of important dog-related health
and science reporting by nationally recognized veterinary specialists.
FUTURE FANCY
Young people are the future of dog fancy.
These are a few of their success stories.
BEHAVIOR AND
TRAINING
Professional trainers and behaviorists share
advice and techniques.
SUCCESS STORIES
Profiles of dog people who succeed in different
ways, inside and outside the ring.
THE JUDGE'S EYE
Top dog-show judges share their insights
about evaluating purebreds and the techniques that allow exhibitors
to bring out the best in their dogs.
VERSATILE DOG
Highlighting dogs who compete in both conformation
and other dog sports.
NUTRITION
The latest news and information from the
developing field of canine nutrition.
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A roundup of important and entertaining dog-related news from around
the world.
A time-honored GAZETTE tradition,
where representatives from each breed’s national club share
information and insights about that breed.
The official record of AKC business, plus reports and previews of
AKC-sponsored events and programs.
The history of purebred dogs, told
with vintage text and photos from the GAZETTE archives.
A listing of breeders and dog clubs nationwide.
Every month the GAZETTE is
available with a 100-plus–page AKC EVENTS CALENDAR section.
A must-have for people with a serious interest in canine activities,
this is the official, detailed list of entry information on every
upcoming
AKC-sanctioned event across the country.
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From African cheetahs to endangered South American snakes, conservationists
are using the scenting power of dogs to help save a whole host
of rare animals and their habitats. We explore this trend with
one of the most unusual projects, an effort in Idaho to save
a nearly extinct blue butterfly using a Belgian Sheepdog named
Rogue, who has been trained to sniff out the plant that the
butterfly calls home.
How
has the Pets Evacuation and Transportation Standards Act improved
things for pets trapped in disaster areas? We compare Katrina
to Ike.
You’ve spent a
lifetime developing bloodlines, methods, and a reputation.
But what happens after you’re gone? Tips for passing
on what you’ve
learned.
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