| The Border Collie belongs to the pastoral group and is the classic farm dog. They are excellent working dogs and are second to none when it comes to sheep-herding and obedience competitions. Border Collies are often used in mountain rescues, as sniffer dogs, and for tracking. In this program, Liz Evans, a kennel club registered breeder, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers step-by-step through all the stages of Border Collie ownership, including: what to look for in a breeder, choosing the right puppy from a litter, puppy-proofing your home, transporting your Border Collie, what to do when you get home, toilet training, puppy's first visit to the vet, exercise routines, the importance of socialization and training, and taking your Border Collie abroad. 2007 IJSCA 50 min. |
| The Boxer was originally used for bull baiting and as a guard dog, today they are mainly companions and are popular show dogs. In this program, Lyn Bunyan, a championship show breeder, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers step-by-step through all the stages of Boxer ownership, including: what to look for in a breeder, choosing the right puppy from a litter, puppy-proofing your home, transporting your Boxer, what to do when you get home, toilet training, puppy's first visit to the vet, exercise routines, the importance of socialization and training, and taking your Boxer abroad. 2007 IJSCA 50 min. |
| The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel belongs to the toy group and is used as a companion and is seen in the show-ring. In this program, Alex Bubb, a championship show breeder, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers step-by-step through all the stages of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel ownership, including: what to look for in a breeder, choosing the right puppy from a litter, puppy-proofing your home, transporting your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, what to do when you get home, toilet training, puppy's first visit to the vet, exercise routines, the importance of socialization and training, and taking your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel abroad. 2007 IJSCA 50 min. |
| The English Cocker Spaniel is the smallest in the gundog group yet is able to flush out and retrieve game birds from undergrowth. A gentle, popular pet, the English Cocker Spaniel is also called the Merry Cocker because of their energetic, playful, eager-to-please nature and their unique tail wagging, which includes their entire hindquarters. The English Cocker Spaniel is compact, but is bigger than the American Cocker Spaniel. It is the smallest in the gundog group yet is able to flush out and retrieve game birds from undergrowth. In this program, Sandi Marrison, a kennel club registered breeder, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers step-by-step through all the stages of English Cocker Spaniel ownership, including: what to look for in a breeder, choosing the right puppy from a litter, puppy-proofing your home, transporting your Cocker, what to do when you get home, toilet training, puppy's first visit to the vet, exercise routines, the importance of socialization and training, and taking your Cocker abroad. 2007 IJSCA 50 min. |
| The German Shepherd dog is a strong, agile, well muscled dog, alert and full of life; it is extremely intelligent and makes a wonderful companion, show or obedience dog. Shepherds are exceptionally trainable and work well as a police, guide, or search and rescue dogs. In this program, Karen Sygrove, a kennel club judge, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers step-by-step through all the stages of German Shepherd ownership, including: what to look for in a breeder, choosing the right puppy from a litter, puppy-proofing your home, transporting your German Shepherd, what to do when you get home, toilet training, puppy's first visit to the vet, exercise routines, the importance of socialization and training, taking your German Shepherd abroad. 2007 IJSCA 50 min. |
| The Golden Retriever is a powerful, active dog, sound and well balanced, and possesses a personality that is eager, alert and self-confident. It is an ideal family pet, sportsperson's companion, guide or service dog. Golden Retrievers are gentle with children and enjoy the endless attention that children can provide. These dogs love to swim and should be allowed to do so whenever possible. Though they will adapt well to a kennel environment, they prefer human companionship and are not happy in solitude. In this program, Heather Morss, a championship breeder, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers step-by-step through all the stages of Golden Retriever ownership, including: what to look for in a breeder, choosing the right puppy from a litter, puppy-proofing your home, transporting your Retriever, what to do when you get home, toilet training, puppy's first visit to the vet, exercise routines, the importance of socialization and training, and taking your Retriever abroad. 2007 IJSCA 50 min. |
| The Labrador Retriever is a strongly built and very active dog. A Lab is easy to train and very good with children and other dogs; it is good natured, loyal and hardworking. Employed as guide dogs, the Labrador Retriever is a good "sniffer" dog, able to detect drugs and explosives. Labs are good-tempered, very agile and make a devoted companion, who has a strong will to please. In this program, Louise Hill, a championship breeder, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers step-by-step through all the stages of Labrador Retriever ownership, including: what to look for in a breeder, choosing the right puppy from a litter, puppy-proofing your home, transporting your Labrador, what to do when you get home, toilet training, puppy's first visit to the vet, exercise routines, the importance of socialization and training, and taking your Labrador abroad. 2007 IJSCA 50 min. |
| Rottweilers belong to the working group and are used as guard dogs, watchdogs, police dogs, companions, and are seen in the show-ring. In this program, Kimberley MacDonald, a kennel club registered breeder, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers step-by-step through all the stages of Rottweiler ownership, including: what to look for in a breeder, choosing the right puppy from a litter, puppy-proofing your home, transporting your Rottweiler, what to do when you get home, toilet training, puppy's first visit to the vet, exercise routines, the importance of socialization and training, and taking your Rottweiler abroad. 2007 IJSCA 50 min. |
| The Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a member of the Terrier group of dogs. They were originally bred for dog fighting and even hunting rats; today, as companions. In this program, Denise Higgins, a kennel club registered breeder, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers step-by-step through all the stages of Staffordshire Bull Terrier ownership, including: what to look for in a breeder, choosing the right puppy from a litter, puppy-proofing your home, transporting your Staffordshire Bull Terrier, what to do when you get home, toilet training, puppy's first visit to the vet, exercise routines, the importance of socialization and training, and taking your Staffordshire Bull Terrier abroad. 2007 IJSCA 50 min. |
| The West Highland White Terrier (Westie) is a small, well-balanced, hardy terrier, exhibiting good showmanship; it is an elegant looking dog with a beautiful, shiny white coat and bright, button eyes, shaggy eyebrows and a black nose. Westies are intelligent and learn quickly, they love human companionship and will play with their family indoors or outdoors. Their size makes them great for an apartment, but they are just as at home in the country. The West Highland White Terrier makes great companions for children of all ages, which is why it is one of the most popular breed of dogs today. In this program, Mac MacMillan, a championship show judge, joins veterinarian Bryan Pooley and animal behaviorist Claire Arrowsmith to take viewers step-by-step through all the stages of West Highland White Terrier ownership, including: what to look for in a breeder, choosing the right puppy from a litter, puppy-proofing your home, transporting your Westie, what to do when you get home, toilet training, puppy's first visit to the vet, exercise routines, the importance of socialization and training, and taking your Westie abroad. 2007 IJSCA 50 min. |