2/7/06 Judges' Criteria; Dreadlock; MCOA Debate; Rex; VA Bill; Crusades; LTE; Angels; Boards; Dandy...

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Virginia's Mandatory Spay/Neuter Bill - Proposed Jan 2006, state-wide, no exceptions for show or breeding animals. Watch this one, like PAWS, we predict it has LEGS!!!!

AKC Judging Criteria Application favors handlers over breeders? Some say it seems like it does but Mr. Gaeta, Director Of Judging Ops, is willing to explain the Jan. 2006 system in an interview scheduled for the next edition. In the meantime, see what exhibitors and clubs are worried about in this Part One.

AKC History and Future, from pre-election Spring 2005. A reminder, a refresher course on what we’re all about, where we were in 1884 and where we are with Board Elections coming up.

Practice Makes Perfect How to prevent dreadlock. Why a puppy “shuts down” and what NOT to do at that time. How to coordinate brain and legs, focus attention, and make a show dog with the first leash session.

Piddling Pup A classic! I've read it a hundred times and I laugh every time because we have a swaggering, leg- lifting "Rex" or two in the sport. We're too serious nowadays. Pass this one on!

If Dogs Had Wings flying would be better. You'll be furious over this exhibitor's experience but you can learn from her frustration, and okay, it's told with a light touch so you'll nod and smile too.

Letters To The Editor point out the editor's serious mistake and a sure-fire cystitus cure! A top breeder/judge asks for help with Purina Problems and the letter Pet Cemeteries will give you the shivers! News about FCI, UKC, and Importing Pets.

January Chairman's Report, top breeds for 2005, etc. You'll have to check the grey on the Front Page for comments on Golden Gate and Bill McFadden's incredible Dandy that will surely be barking and wagging in NYC next week and Club News reveals secretes, Litigation, it's all there!

An Angel's Kiss is about one of those small pieces of time that we treasure most, when the hurt goes away.

When & How Often To Breed Are the Animal Rights, PETA, and No-Breeding Nuts getting to the Mastiff COA and other Parent Clubs? Vets and Theriogenologists know what is healthy but some clubs say otherwise.

And last but far from least, UPDATE ON DIAMOND FDA releases report on Failure To Test. On the flip side, read what happened (Jan 06) when an FDA safety officer tries to protect your dog, it's Drug Company vs FDA Regulator in Project: Bad Medicine is there a strange similarity? Dogs suffer when business rules?

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