Amy’s Attitude: Spring 2024
Published on May 10, 2024
Recently, one of the members of our canine pack fell ill with a nasty stomach bug. Unfortunately, the gurgling belly wasn’t easily remedied with the typical dose of Metronidazole. Throwing up bile, disinterest in food, and general lethargy resulted in […]
Amy’s Attitude: Winter 2023
Published on February 21, 2024
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS ORIGINAL BY CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE PARODY BY AMY TOUROND ’Twas two weeks before Christmas, when all across the land Every creature was stirring, even my Weimarman; The tree was all decked, and the presents were wrapped, As […]
Amy’s Attitude: Fall 2023
Published on September 18, 2023
As I sit and write this issue’s article, the state of Florida has just been hit by its first hurricane of the season. Hurricane Idalia joins other recent notorious I-storms, Ian and Irma, as a major hurricane bringing excessive storm […]
Amy’s Attitude: October 2022
Published on October 1, 2022
This time of year is always a favorite time for boating and fishing. The seasonal “snow birds” haven’t arrived yet to crowd the waterways, and the water quality is great which means the fish are feeding and biting. We have […]
Amy’s Attitude: August 2022
Published on August 3, 2022
Today is the day! Greg’s long awaited, much anticipated purchase has become a reality. After months of searching, researching, saving, begging, and basically driving me crazy with “JEEP talk” Greg has his toy. I am fortunate to have a husband […]
Amy’s Attitude: June 2022
Published on June 6, 2022
A little more than five years ago, I got the call from the late Joe McGinnis (editor-in-chief and publisher of the Doll-McGinnis magazines, which included the Doberman Digest) that he was going to be selling all of the magazines and […]
Amy’s Attitude: February 2022
Published on January 31, 2022
Each year as I ring in the next 365 days from behind my eyelids, snuggled up nicely in my bed while Ryan Seacrest celebrates in Times Square, I have blind faith that the coming year will be better than the […]
Amy’s Attitude: Coming Full Circle
Published on December 2, 2021
Growing up, I always wanted to be a journalist. I worked for our local newspaper, writing sports columns for the high school and recreational teams, and then did a bit of work in radio. My ultimate goal was to be […]
Amy’s Attitude: October 2021
Published on October 8, 2021
This year we travel to Tennessee for the 2021 DPCA National Specialty. This is a new venue and location for our annual convention, so I thought I would delve into some Tennessee history. The state’s name is derived from the […]
Amy’s Attitude: August 2021
Published on August 4, 2021
There is nothing in the life of a breeder that can generate emotion like a puppy – or better yet – a litter of puppies! Joy when you welcome them into the world; excitement dreaming of what they will become; […]