The Doberman Network Magazine

Published on April 10, 2019

It was a perfect day for the dog show. Breed judging was at 9:00 AM. Not too early and it would be finished before it got warm. Competition was strong with a five point major in bitches. The judge was […]

Published on April 10, 2019

As I reached out to perspective advertisers for this issue, I heard a common complaint, “Why waste my money? No one is going to breed to my dog. They (bitch owners) are just going to breed to the same two […]

Published on April 10, 2019

“Owning a stud dog is such fun!” said no experienced dog person ever Sure, it may sound flattering that people want to breed to your dog, but the luster can quickly tarnish. I’m not referring to failed breedings or people […]

Published on February 25, 2019

Before we delve into parainfluenza, we need to clear up confusion. The canine parainfluenza virus is separate from the canine influenza viruses. Therefore, the parainfluenza vaccine will not provide protection against the canine influenza viruses H3N2 and H3N8, nor will […]

Published on February 25, 2019

The DPCA’s Futurity program has been around since the 50s, with many of the winners of Grand Prize Futurity some of our most significant dogs: Kay Hills Takes Won To Nowon in 1965, Arco Dob Mann in 1982, Maco’s Sugar […]

Published on February 25, 2019

Preparing for your first show can be nerve racking and stressful for and your dog. In this article, I hope to take some of the uncertainties out of showing for the first time. The most important rule for new exhibitors […]

Published on February 5, 2019

Spend enough time around the rings, and you will most certainly hear someone declare, “It’s just a dog show!” It is a sort of “go-to” when we want to calm tempers or shrug off a loss. The implied message is, […]