Friday February 10, 2012
In this interview, Theresa DePorter DVM MRCVS dip ECVBM-CA, a veterinarian specializing in behavior, shares what it is like as a co-puppy raiser for Leader Dogs For The Blind.
Dr. DePorter and I have known each other via email and phone calls for a few years, this year we will meet in person at the 136th Westminster Dog show. I will be the 'official photographer' of Ceva, future Leader Dog puppy, as she and Dr. DePorter visit New York City for the first time.
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Photo: Dr. Theresa DePorter and Ceva, Future Leader Dog
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Thursday February 9, 2012
In this interview, meet vet tech Kara Hickey who started showing dogs like I did; in 4-H. She works at a veterinary practice where "75% of the staff is involved in conformation showing, breeding, obedience, or all of the above," and one of the veterinarians is boarded in veterinary reproduction.
Interview: Meet Emmett the Affenpinscher and Kara Hickey LVT
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Photo: Emmett the Affenpinscher and Kara Hickey LVT
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Wednesday February 8, 2012
This is the 5th year that Dr. Terri Marks and I have met at the Westminster dog show. We met in 2008, when she was showing her Mastiff, Kubota (Bo for short). Kubota is also the star of the how to brush your dog's teeth and how to give a dog a pill videos on this site. This year, we meet up again; Sherman and Porter (pictured at right) the French Bulldogs, are in the ring.
Interview: Terri Marks DVM at Westminster 2012
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Photo: Porter the French Bulldog and Terri Marks DVM - Westminster Show 2010 © Janet Tobiassen Crosby DVM
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Tuesday February 7, 2012
In this interview, meet Calvin, a beautiful Shetland Sheepdog (a.k.a. Sheltie) who, in addition to completing his championship, as also earned titles in agility and herding. In addition to competitive work, Julie Iverson DVM has another 'use' for Calvin; using his undercoat to spin yarn, creating a variety of knitted goods.
Interview: Calvin the Sheltie and Julie Iverson DVM
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Photo: Calvin the Shetland Sheepdog / Julie Iverson DVM
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