Trainers of retrievers often lament there is not enough time to train and condition dogs, yet both are needed to prepare dogs for highly competitive field trial stakes. A combined approach enhances performance and also prevents injury.
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A 12-year-old male Australian Shepherd named "Flint" is the 2020 Farm Dog of the Year. Although he didn't start in ranch work until age 8, Flint quickly proved his low-stress cattle handling and stock-savvy judgment to endear him to his owners... -
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Breeding the next generation of champions involves preparing for the unexpected. Although nothing is guaranteed with breeding and delivering puppies, these guidelines from reproduction specialists known as theriogenologists... -
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Training and working in the field for long periods of time can be demanding, even for well-conditioned retrievers. Did you know proper nutrition directly impacts a dog's performance?
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Most breeders hope for an uneventful canine pregnancy that results in an uneventful delivery of a healthy, full-sized litter. Recognizing the signs and stages of labor can help avert any problems that could sideline those expectations. -
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A playful, confident Bouvier des Flandres named 'Hugo' is the No. 1 Bouvier des Flandres two years straight. Learn more about how Hugo draws attention at dog shows at Purina Pro Club. -
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A 5 1/2-year-old red fawn female named "Joan" is the No. 1 Non-Sporting dog and No. 1 Chinese Shar-Pei. Her handlers lovingly call her "Shar-Perfect." -
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A showy, spotlight-stealing 4-year-old orange belton female named "Joanah" is the No. 1 English Setter for two straight years. The fun-loving setter loves attention and thrives on being spoiled. -
![Top Winner in Gundog Brace, SPO & Large Pack Trials Is Beagle Named ‘Romo’]()
A consistent, rabbit-tracking hound named "Romo" has proved his versatility, focus and endurance as a top winner in gundog brace trials, small pack option and large pack. -
![Top-Winning Female Miniature Schnauzer in Breed History Is 'Twink']()
Twinkling her way to fame by lighting up the ring with charisma and spirited joviality, a 3-year-old salt-and-pepper Miniature Schnauzer named "Twink" is the all-time winningest female in breed history. -
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Bird dog winter camp in the Wild West of Prewitt, New Mexico, is a spiritual coming together, where a string of red dogs, known as Hungarian Vizslas, and their pro trainer and handler escape to fine-tune their pointing and retrieving skills. -
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The winner of 57 Bests in Show, MBIS/MBISS GCHP Stone Run Afternoon Tea granted Team Siba their dreams of a lifetime when she took Best in Show at the 2020 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
