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THE Voice of Purebred Dogs

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  • 315 — Dr. Adam King on Eye Emergencies in Dogs | Pure Dog Talk

    19/08/2019

    Dr. Adam King on Eye Emergencies in Dogs Dr. Adam King, DVM, veterinary ophthalmologist. Dr. Adam King, DVM, is a veterinary ophthalmologist and a Havanese breeder of merit. He talks with host Laura Reeves about the various eye emergencies that can develop with our dogs. Corneal Ulcer Any corneal ulcer should heal in three days, King said. All dog owners, but particularly those of us who own brachycephalic breeds, should always have eye lubricant on hand, King recommended. He suggests OptixCare. “When in doubt, any time the dog is squinting, lubricate,” King said, “and have it seen by the vet quickly.” Any scratch on the eye, or corneal ulcer, needs a topical antibiotic, according to King. “If that ulcer gets infected, it can actually break the cornea down,” King warned. And, above all, *never* use steroid eye ointment without vet confirmation that there is no ulcer, King insisted. “Eyeballs are pretty tough until they aren’t,” King said. “Your dog can go from superficial ulcer to ruptured eye in less th

  • 314 – Dog Shows Through the Eyes of Newbies | Pure Dog Talk

    15/08/2019

    Dog Shows Through the Eyes of Newbies I was honored to visit with four brand "newbies" recently in a panel discussion format. These folks shared truly valuable information about what got them started, what they love and even what they don’t. Dr. Clifton Jamil Kenon Jr Huge thanks to listener Dr. Clifton Jamil Kenon Jr whose idea this was. The announcement on PureDogTalk’s FB page garnered 147 comments from folks who were so excited to share their experiences. I hope to make a continuing series of these types of conversations because the stories I received were so amazing. Kenon, Kristin Eberly, Neil Trilokekar and Kayla Croteau represent a wide spectrum of the dog fancy. They share their fascinating journeys into the sport of purebred dogs, talk about mentors, what they love and what has been frustrating in each of their individual experiences. Mentorship "Meet people where they are," Kenon advises mentors and would be mentors. "Everyone comes to the table with their own goals. This is a sport that lends i

  • 313 — Falconry: Relationship of Human, Dog, Bird of Prey | Pure Dog Talk

    12/08/2019

    Falconry: Historic Relationship of Human, Dog and Bird of Prey Steve Layman with a Siberian Goshawk. Steve Layman, raptor expert, shares the fascinating history of falconry and its symbiotic relationship between man, dog and bird of prey. Natural history Layman, a zoologist who has worked with raptors and dogs for nearly 60 years, said that the teamwork between bird, handler and dog bridges the mists of time. “It’s a natural history moment,” said Layman, a noted speaker on the training of raptors. He uses operant conditioning methods to train the birds of prey to return to him. But he said the birds often help train the dogs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAcIqqqniYQ From Medieval Falconry: “Records of ...taking prey with a trained raptor.... have been found from as early as 2000BC. It is generally accepted that the origins of falconry began in China and Mongolia and then came to Europe later on. In the records of the Spanish Conquistadors, evidence was found to suggest that the Aztecs used trained

  • 312 — Susan Giles on the Lhasa Apso, Grooming and Breeding | Pure Dog Talk

    08/08/2019

    Susan Giles on the Lhasa Apso, Grooming Secrets and Breeding Susan Giles, Lhasa Apso breeder for 45 years, shares her grooming and breeding secrets, as well as the history of this ancient breed. The Lhasa Apso is thought to have been the alert dogs in Tibetan monastaries, where they would bark to alert their larger brethren, the Tibetan Mastiff. “These dogs are extremely intelligent,” Giles said. “They’ll make you think they don’t know anything. They are aloof with strangers. An independent breed, they’re not sitting on you or demanding.” Hair not fur Apsos have hair not fur, Giles noted, so owners don’t have hair shedding, or dander. Dogs kept in coat require maintenance, but she says brushing the coat is calming. “The important part is to stay on top of it,” Giles said. “They need to be brushed a couple times a week and, bathed each week. Texture and hardness of the coat depends how much brushing you’ll do. Clean coats are easy. Dirty coats mat.” The Lhasa Apso temperament, although aloof, can be sweet,

  • 311 – Rescue Overreach: Prevention Best Recourse | Pure Dog Talk

    05/08/2019

    Rescue Overreach: Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure Jen Amundsen, Clumber Spaniel breeder and exhibitor, is the Dog Savvy Lawyer. Dog Savvy Lawyer Jen Amundsen joins host Laura Reeves for a frank and, frankly, frightening conversation about what recourse we have as breeders if one of our dogs lands in a shelter or rescue which refuses to return it to us. What happens when a dog you bred or co-own winds up in a shelter or rescue, despite all your best efforts? It happens more often than many realize. Whether it is death of the owner, an escaped dog or any other series of events, shelters and rescues *should* return the dog to the breeder or co-owner but they are not necessarily legally required to do so. "If you don’t own the dog, you don’t have much legal recourse," Amundsen said. "Assuming your contract requires a dog be returned to you, the contract is with the owner and is not enforceable against the shelter." When the breeder has an ownership interest, she has some recourse, Amundsen noted, but

  • 310 – Vet Voice: Breed Specific Anesthesia Fact and Fiction | Pure Dog Talk

    01/08/2019

    Breed Specific Anesthesia Fact and Fiction Dr. Marty Greer brings us information about breed specific anesthesia myths and realities to provide peace of mind and knowledge. "Everyone has an opinion and an experience," Greer said. "Anesthesia is controlled death. We have to be respectful and appreciative of the advances in medicine. Your vet wants to know that you have the facts to have an informed conversation." Modern anesthesia drugs are "So impactful in the ability to wander through the body surgically in a way we can cure things we never could before. It’s amazing," Greer said. Breakthroughs in new drugs and monitoring equipment make today's anesthetic procedures safer for all dogs. Nonetheless, certain groups of dogs have specific needs. Sighthounds Sighthounds, athletes that they are, boast only 17% body fat vs 35% body fat in most dogs, Greer said. This means the anesthesia drugs metabolize slower in their systems. Higher red blood cel count and lower albumin also changes the metabolism of drugs in

  • 309 — Breeding for type, consistency while keeping a low COI | Pure Dog Talk

    29/07/2019

    Breeding for type, consistency while keeping a low COI Dr. Victor Stora, veterinary medical geneticist, with some of his Shetland Sheepdogs. Victor Stora, Shetland Sheepdog breeder, AKC/CHF Residency Recipient and Veterinary Geneticist at University of Pennsylvania, shares concrete information on breeding for type and consistency of style while keeping a low COI (Coefficient of Inbreeding). Stora observed that many breeders fall in to one of two categories. "People might fall in to health testing too much and losing type, or you have people ignoring health because they’re getting the type they want. The happy medium is where people should be," Stora said. Health test all you want, Stora noted, but keep in mind it doesn’t mean the dogs are free of disease… just all the ones you can test for. What are the really bad diseases that affect a breed, he queried, adding that the more “lethal” diseases get higher priority. Health testing and COI are tools "Once you get to the point that you have the animals that you

  • 308 – Bill Shelton, chapter 3: bottlenecks, marketing, adaptability | Pure Dog Talk

    25/07/2019

    Bill Shelton, chapter 3: Genetic bottlenecks, marketing, adaptability Renowned breeder and judge Bill Shelton and host Laura Reeves finish up their wide-ranging conversation on dog breeding and marketing in the 21st century. “How do we move the bar from healthier to typier to sounder? We have to breed,” Shelton said. “We have to be accountable for what we produce. But we have to breed. And we have to get the message out about how what we’re doing is producing healthier and happier dogs. How our ‘commodity’ is predictable.” Bottlenecks are something we may all have to deal with at some point, Shelton noted. He references the Dalmation outcross project in which Pointers were incorporated to eliminate a deadly disease. He also talks about the Basenji project, in which native dogs from Africa are incorporated in the gene pool, again to eliminate a heritable disease. Listen to my interview with Damara Bolte on this topic here. “It’s a heretic idea to many people, but it’s going to be something we all have to do a

  • 307 – Bill Shelton, part 2: Breeding for Genetic Diversity | Pure Dog Talk

    22/07/2019

    Bill Shelton on Breeding for Genetic Diversity, Breeding Up and More Bill Shelton: breeder, judge, activist. In part two of our series, Bill Shelton, leading advocate for preservation dog breeders, and host Laura Reeves have a spirited conversation about how to improve the health of our breeds while maintaining genetic diversity. "Leading theriogenologists say breeders are suppressing genetic diversity," Shelton said. "Only testing phenotype not genotype in hip x-rays for example, removes dogs from the gene pool without understanding the genotype. When we eliminate genes for one thing we don’t know what genes we’re removing that are positive." Lethal genes must be removed, but until we have a DNA genetic marker we don’t really know, Shelton noted. We need to breed carriers and potentially affected as well in order to preserve a variety of genes for the future. Weaving genes to make a healthier dog "We are asking more of our dog breeding programs than we are for our own humanity," Shelton said. "We're actua

  • 306 – Bill Shelton on Positive Messaging in Purebred Dogs | Pure Dog Talk

    18/07/2019

    Bill Shelton on Positive Messaging in Purebred Dogs This three part series was recorded at Woofstock, where Bill Shelton judged a Best in Show. Bill Shelton imparts his wisdom in part one of a three-part series from a wide-ranging conversation about positive messaging in purebred dogs. People respond to positive messages, Shelton said, which will allow us to change perceptions within the general public. Words like preservation and purpose bred dogs change the paradigm of purebred that can have negative connotation. “Look what shelters have done,” Shelton said. “They used to be known as the dog pound and mongrels. Look at it today, shelter, rescue, adoption. What fabulous words they use. We still use all these draconian words like kennel, breeders and purebred. They are accurate, but we need to move past them. Even the boarding industry has recognized the anthropomorphized words and have day care and stylists instead of kennel runs and groomers." We as breeders and exhibitors have the responsibility to take

  • 305 — Anne Katona on judging, retirement, owner handlers | Pure Dog Talk

    15/07/2019

    Anne Katona on judging, retirement, owner handlers Anne Katona in 2005 awarding a Kerry Blue Terrier in the group. Long time judge Anne Katona shares her insights about judging, announces her planned retirement in January 2021 and offers encouragement for owner handlers. Famous for her greetings in the ring, where she reminds every exhibitor that "wiggles are allowed," the perennially cheerful Katona noted that she's "never known a wiggle to hurt bone structure. Why do they have to be little robots?" "I want everybody who walks out of my ring to say, I didn’t win, but it’s ok, I had a good time" Katona said. Tips for Owner Handlers Katona's history as a breeder and owner-handler of Kerry Blue Terriers leaves her with an affinity for new folks and owner handlers. Her tips for them: New people in the ring: Stand up straight, take a deep breath, and realize every person in this ring has been in your place. In the group – take care of your dog, play with your dog, have fun, don’t just stand there with the

  • 304 – Bulldogs, professionals and imprinting type with Jay Serion | Pure Dog Talk

    11/07/2019

    Bulldogs, professionals and imprinting type with Jay Serion Jay Serion and Brix... Photo by Ryan Estrada Photography Specialist Jay Serion talks about bulldogs, having pride as a handler, starting in the trenches and establishing a vision of type from understanding the standard. “At my first dog show, my dog was third out of three,” Serion said. “I came out of the ring thinking, ‘we need to remedy this.' Cuz I was competitive. I learned a lot.” Serion’s recipe for success: Do the work outside the ring. Fix it in the whelping box not the tack box Start in the trenches. Success is not an overnight thing “My mentors were honest,” Serion said. “They told me to read the standard. Learn the standard. Study pedigrees. Ask people. Ten people will give you 10 answers. There will be a common denominator, that’s your truth.” Professional handlers all have a bar set of the quality they want to present, Serion noted. “Especially if you are a specialist, it is part of your responsibility to campaign a good one,

  • 303 – Canine dentistry: What you need to know about oral health | Pure Dog Talk

    08/07/2019

    Canine dentistry: What you need to know about oral health By listener request, here's everything you need to know about oral health with Veterinary Dental Specialist, Dr. Jeff Schreiber. “Periodontal disease is very painful for the dog,” Schreiber said, but “Our pets are stoic. They don’t show pain very well.” Image by Romuald Gałęcki from Pixabay Schreiber emphasizes that the best cure is prevention. Daily tooth brushing, Chlorhexaderm oral rinse and appropriate chew toys are the secret to success. “Plaque is the enemy,” Schreiber noted. Visit this site for a list of great products from chews to rinses to food choices: http://vohc.org/VOHCAcceptedProductsTable_Dogs.pdf Signs of a problem: bad breath not eating as well blood on chew toys dropping food out of mouth, prefer soft food Schreiber strongly advocates regular dental cleanings while the pet is anesthetized. The veterinarian will pull blood work and should take xrays of the mouth. “60% of tooth structure is under the gum line,” Schreiber

  • 302 – Vet Voice: Pre-breeding Protocols, Folic Acid and More | Pure Dog Talk

    05/07/2019

    Pre-breeding Protocols, Folic Acid, Cleft Palate and More Photo of a puppy with a cleft palate Dr. Marty Greer, DVM, JD, joins us for an important conversation about pre-breeding protocols. Greer provides insight on what to do (hint: folic acid!) and what not to do to help ensure a healthy litter. Bitches who are to be bred should be started on a protocol 6-8 weeks ahead of estrus, Greer noted. Considerations include a proper diet, supplements and when to use flea, tick and heartworm treatments. "We know from livestock and wildlife that when females are just slightly soft they produce more offspring," Greer said. "They ovulate more if the caloric intake increases just before mating." Appropriate diets should include carbs, Greer said, and avoid phytoestrogens from peas/legumes. Owners should also supplement vitamin b9, folic acid, starting 2 months ahead of breeding to help prevent cleft palates. Greer recommends dosing 5mg/dog/day. For more information on some of the research on this topic, go to http:/

  • 301 — Ring Stewards: The Unsung Heroes of the Dog Show | Pure Dog Talk

    01/07/2019

    Ring Stewards: The Unsung Heroes of the Dog Show Kevin Ellingson, member of the Professional Stewards Association of Northern California, started ring stewarding in 2006 as a way to learn more about the sport while his wife was showing Cavalier King Charles Spaniels . Ellingson said a couple of the most important things he learned when he started stewarding were to “respect the judge's time and that judges are people too.” “Ring stewards are ambassadors to the dog show world,” Ellingson said. “For new exhibitors, stewards may well be their first contact with the sport.” From the PSANC website: “A good dog show steward makes the work of judging a dog show easier by relieving the judge of unnecessary details. By assembling classes promptly, one will be able to keep the judging on schedule and eliminate, to a large extent, delays between classes. Main Professional Steward duties: Hand out armbands and mark absentees Confirm with the judge the procedures that s/he wish to see carried out Assemble class

  • 300 — Episode 300!! Favors, Table Training and Hot Dogs | Pure Dog Talk

    27/06/2019

    Episode 300!! Favors, Table Training and Hot Dogs Holy hot dogs batman… Episode 300?! How did THAT happen? Time flies when you’re having fun! Honestly, a year ago, I wasn’t at all sure I’d make it this far. I’d just taken on sole ownership and management of PureDogTalk. I was running the show out of my own VERY shallow pocket and, frankly, scared to death… The fact that I decided to retire from a 25 year long professional handling career, start a year-long ENORMOUS home remodeling project AND take this on full time, pretty much all in the same month, speaks to either my courage or my sanity, depending on your perspective! Lol Patrons Hindsight being what it is, I probably *could* have managed this all a bit more smoothly, but, the gods are kind to crazy people … today the Patrons Support is growing steadily – a HUGE shoutout to those of you who supported the show early and faithfully… YOU literally are the reason there is a podcast today… I’d love to have even more folks join our outstanding community of Pur

  • 299 – Final Thoughts from the Legends: Juniors, New Judges | Pure Dog Talk

    24/06/2019

    Final Thoughts from the Legends: Juniors, New Judges The final installation from the Pure Dog Talk Friday Night Forum at Del Monte Kennel Club in 2017 with Pat Trotter, Dorothy Macdonald and Kim Meredith. Judge following and "fly-ins" Dorothy – won’t put dog down if they followed. If I liked him best, will go up every time. Don’t put up just because he’s there. Don’t keep track of it. Dog didn’t write the ticket. Kim – if an exhibitor brings consistently the best dog, will put up. Pat -- Judge on the day. Only thing you’re thinking about. Who remembers where you were last week. Juniors judging Kim – very favorite thing to judge. Look for juniors to be like what I see in the ring. Not a lot of grandstanding. Smooth, confident. Don’t like it when they fake smile at me. Hands of gold. Dorothy – I’m here for dogs. Decided not to judge them. I want the dogs. It’s the only thing I’m there for. Pat – What I look for. Young person with a dance partner, in sync with each other. Right athletic ability for dog they

  • 298 – Legends part 2: What NOT to do, Too Many Dog Shows  | Pure Dog Talk

    21/06/2019

    Legends part 2: What NOT to do, Too Many Dog Shows and More Today's episode is a continuation of the conversation at the Pure Dog Talk Friday Night Forum at Del Monte Kennel Club in July 2017. Our panel includes Pat Trotter, Dorothy Macdonald and Kimberly Meredith. The conversation continues with questions from social media via live stream and the live audience. Topics covered include: Thoughts on realignment/expansion of groups – realignment to FCI Kim – hope it never passes – 10 groups in a big cluster would be very difficult – time and costs would be prohibitive Dorothy – no need to follow fci Uncropped dogs in cropped breeds Kim – doesn’t affect me – don’t pull ears up on uncropped Great Danes. Dorothy – don’t mind which way they go, just judge them as they are, would prefer no cropping, but have never faulted in judging Pat – defer to breeder judge – Vince Mulligan Decline in entry numbers, too many shows in one weekend… ideas to rein in # of shows &/or bring in more participants Kim – ho

  • 297 – Standards: Reading, Interpreting and Understanding the Blueprint | Pure Dog Talk

    17/06/2019

    Standards: Reading, Interpreting and Understanding the Blueprint Nannette Newbury, judges education coordinator for United States Australian Shepherd Association, breaks down breed standards. Newbury’s presentation will help you understand: What are the parts of the standard, what’s a good and bad breed standard, what’s open to interpretation and what isn’t. Breeders use the standard one way, judges have to use it another way, Newbury noted. “That judge had to weigh a lot more than soundness,” Newbury said. “What good is it if a dog looks like a coyote and it’s sound. Judges can only go by what’s in the breed standard.” How to apply the breed standard Understanding the essence of the breed has to be a priority for judge or breeder, Newbury observed. When dog shows began, folks had to come up with a way to compare and contrast dogs. The breed standard has to distinguish one breed from another. “Our breeds came first and then we wrote standards,” Newbury said. “In order to read, interpret and apply a breed

  • 296 – Pat Trotter, Dorothy Macdonald and Kim Meredith Speak at Forum | Pure Dog Talk

    13/06/2019

    Pat Trotter, Dorothy Macdonald and Kim Meredith Speak at Forum Today’s episode is part one of a Pure Dog Talk Friday Night Forum at Del Monte Kennel Club in 2017. The panel features Pat Trotter, Dorothy Macdonald and Kim Meredith addressing the topic of the “Judge-Exhibitor Relationship.” Learn about the background and priorities of these legends in the sport. This Forum was originally available as a livestream video. We’re now bringing everyone all of the information in a three-part series on the podcast. Topics in this section of the forum include background of the judges, what the judges want to see in the ring, how to ask judges about a dog, the judges’ opinions of the National Owner Handled Series and withholding ribbons. Learn From the Source In a current moment that features social media commentary pages on which exhibitors “report” on the judges, often with great vitriol, the value of hearing directly from the judges and what matters to them cannot be overstated. A highlight of the conversation is

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