by Jan Irving | 10 Apr 2017 | Indepth Breeding Notes, ISSUE 118 JUNE 2010
At this stage it ought to be evident that the overriding cause of genetic defects and inherited diseases in animals is not just unlucky coincidence. It is the direct and unavoidable consequence of lack of knowledge among breeders about some basic rules of Nature. They...
by Jan Irving | 10 Apr 2017 | ISSUE 118 JUNE 2010
.. a handler who is not quick, strong or tall enough, or merely lacking in practice, cannot properly demonstrate a fine dog’s movement.(Eugene Yerusalimsky – DOG CONFORMATION AND ITS EVALUATION [2008])
by Jan Irving | 10 Apr 2017 | ISSUE 118 JUNE 2010
Properly trained, a man can be dog’s best friend.(Corey Ford – [0]) If Gracie is telling you she is done, maybe the exercises or training is too boring or repetitious for her. In my experience, I do not think Clumbers are stubborn, but very intelligent and...
by Jan Irving | 10 Apr 2017 | Clumber Health and Care, ISSUE 118 JUNE 2010
This is a series of articles compiled from my own thoughts and a number of interviews I conducted with breeders, exhibitors, and owners of Clumbers from around the world. The article series is four parts, and has the following format: Brushing (Clumbers June 2010)...
by Jan Irving | 10 Apr 2017 | Clumber breed type, judging, etc, ISSUE 118 JUNE 2010
This book is the line of teaching now undertaken in Russia – it is the result of the author’s own investigations and conclusions. It takes a slightly different line to that taken in teaching in the western world. There is lots of great information filtered...
by Jan Irving | 10 Apr 2017 | ISSUE 118 JUNE 2010, Versatility
owned by Darrell & Carol Reeves and Mitch Rollins, Emma competed in obedience (qualify & 3rd place), in rally (qualify & 3rd place), hunt test (passed), and conformation where she won an Award of Merit. Emma is the 2009 Award for Versality winner! Ch...
by Jan Irving | 10 Apr 2017 | Indepth Breeding Notes, ISSUE 118 JUNE 2010
What is inherited sensorineural deafness in dogs? Before discussing what inherited sensorineural deafness is we must first define the term deafness. Deafness is a term that is used to describe a loss of hearing. Deafness can be either a partial or complete absence of...
by Jan Irving | 10 Apr 2017 | ISSUE 118 JUNE 2010
Hello! Great to be doing another issue of this magazine – the information is endless! And it makes it so enjoyable to have so many contributions just arriving in my �inbox� – it also ensures a broader range of topics are covered. So, if something is...
by Jan Irving | 10 Apr 2017 | ISSUE 118 JUNE 2010
EDITORIAL Jan Irving READERS� PHOTOS for the moment please email your photos to jan@erinrac.com meanwhile I will investigate online photo sharing options GROOMING PART ONE BRUSHING Jan Irving This is a series of articles compiled from my own thoughts and a number of...