Amy’s Attitude: June 2019
Published on June 4, 2019
It is hard to believe we are embarking on our third year of The Doberman Network. What an exciting and fulfilling journey this has been, and we look forward to bringing you many more years of great content and exciting […]
Form Follows Function…with a Caveat
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 […]
Existentially Elizabeth: April 2019
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 […]
Amy’s Attitude: April 2019
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 […]
Parainfluenza in Dogs: What Is It?
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 […]
DPCA Futurity and Maturity Program
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 […]
JoAnne’s Workshop: Your First Obedience Show
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 […]