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AKC AGILITY MASTER When Connie Watson Wants to Have Some Fun with Her Blue Merle Aussie, Echo, She Knows Just What to Do THE KENNEL SPOTLIGHT An In-Depth Look at the Heart of the Professional Kennel Industry FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020 $4.95 Volume 15, Issue 3 FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020 CONTENTS REGULAR FEATURES 06 BREED SPOTLIGHT The world famous Iditarod race is set to begin on March 7, 2020. This 1100 mile race features RUNNING FROM the Siberian Husky, this issue's featured dog WILLOW TO NOME breed. 10 SEPPALA'S DOGS Author Helen Hegener shares her writing about Balto and the other dogs who became famous after the 1925 Serum Run to Nome. 26 LEGISLATIVE UPDATES Important information about privacy issues and how anti-breeder laws contribute to pet trafficking. 18 NEW RESEARCH THE DANGERS OF CANINE 06 LEPTOSPIROSIS ON THE COVER Connie Watson and Echo p. 4 12 26 DOG FLU: SYMPTOMS, PET TRAFFICKING TREATMENT, AND CONCERNS PREVENTION Some state and local laws Crowded areas like have banned the sale of kennels, grooming parlors, dogs and cats at pet stores. day care centers, and dog Ostensibly, these laws are parks are breeding about combating grounds for diseases like substandard breeders, but canine influenza. these laws prevent animals from good breeders from FEBRUARY/MARCH 2020 being sold at stores. AKC AGILITY MASTER When Connie Watson wants to have some fun with her Blue Merle Aussie, Echo, she knows just what to do. She heads to Purina Farms in Gray Summit, MO, just outside of St. Louis, and she enters an AKC Agility Competition. According to the AKC, "Dog agility is a sport where you direct your dog through a pre-set obstacle course within a certain time limit. Courses typically have between 14-20 obstacles, which can include tunnels, weave poles, tire jumps, and seesaws." Connie and Echo currently compete at the Master Level in AKC and the Excellent Level in both the ASCA (Australian Shepherd Club of America) and the NADAC (The North American Dog Agility Council). Connie is also a member of the Dog Agility Association of the Ozarks, a club dedicated solely to agility training. The AKC recommends that if you're interested in this fun and popular sport, there are a few things to consider, such as making sure the sport of agility is right for both you and your dog. You can do this by taking a class and/or practicing at home with your own equipment. Connie Watson is the owner of Rocky Top Hearts Austrailian Shepherds and Pet Grooming in Clinton, MO. 4 THROWING AN ENGAGEMENT PARTY Whilst engagement parties are characterised by their sense of humming excitement and guaranteed fun, they are a little more involved than throwing some cocktail weiners on toothpicks and calling it a day. WORDS BY SARAH SANCHEZ Breed Spotlight Siberian Husky Credit: AKC Temperament: Loyal, Outgoing, Mischevious AKC Breed Popularity: Ranks 14 of 191 Height: 21-23.5 inches (male), 20-22 inches (female) Weight: 45-60 pounds (male), 35-50 pounds (female) Life Expectancy: 12-14 years Group: Working Group About the Siberian Husky The graceful, medium-sized Siberian Husky’s almond-shaped eyes can be either brown or blue—and sometimes one of each—and convey a keen but amiable and even mischievous expression. Quick and nimble-footed, Siberians are known for their powerful but seemingly effortless gait. Tipping the scales at no more than 60 pounds, they are noticeably smaller and lighter than their burly cousin, the Alaskan Malamute. In fact, breeders and fanciers prefer the moniker Siberians over huskies, as the latter suggests a bigger, brawnier dog than what is the standard for the breed. As born pack dogs, Siberians enjoy family life and get on well with other dogs; their innate friendliness render them indifferent watchdogs. This breed is also energetic and can’t resist chasing small animals, so secure running room is a must. An attractive feature of the breed: Siberians are naturally clean, with little doggy odor. 6 Amazing Animals On October 26, 2019, a special operations military dog named Conan was injured during a raid in Syria. Conan is a male During the visit, President Trump referred Belgian Malinois who played a vital role in to Conan both as "a tough cookie" and the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the "probably the world's most famous dog." then leader of the Islamic state of Iraq. Conan chased al-Baghdadi down a tunnel, Historically, dogs have been used in which led al-Baghdadi to detonate his warfare as far back as ancient times. Dogs suicide vest. Reportedly, Conan has have been used in combat situations, as participated in over 50 military missions. scouts, sentries, trackers, and mascots. Thank you for your service, Conan! The Belgian Malinois was first bred in Malines, Belguim, and they are similar to a German Shepherd. Known as excellent herders, the Belgian Malinois is often used in the military and for police work. Conan, who was trained in the Netherlands, made a visit to the White House on November 25, 2019. 7 8 SEPPALA ' S DOGS BALTO, TOGO, AND FITZ BY HELEN HEGENER O f t e n photographed i n h i s s i g n a t u r e p a r k a G u n n a r K a a s e n c h o s e t h e b i g , b l a c k B a l t o , w i t h h i s h a n d s o m e h u s k i e s b e s i d e h i m , w h o h e h a d l o n g f a v o r e d , t o l e a d h i s t e a m . l e g e n d a r y A l a s k a n d o g d r i v e r L e o n h a r d S e p p a l a ' s e a s y c h o i c e h a d b e e n h i s o l d e r , S e p p a l a c u t s a g i a n t s w a t h a c r o s s s l e d t r u s t e d l e a d e r , a s m a l l , t o u g h h u s k y c a l l e d d o g r a c i n g h i s t o r y . B o r n i n N o r w a y , T o g o . 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