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Barbara Jean Andrews served as columnist for the AKC Gazette and other notable dog publications from the late 1960s until 1993 when she became an exclusive contributor to SHOWSIGHT. She subsequently authored several books for TFH Publications, “the largest publisher of animal books in the world.” In 1998, “BJ” launched www.TheDogPlace.org, the world’s first public website for dog owners and also the first American site allowed to be viewed in China. As a breeder, BJ produced the All-Time Top Sires and Dams in Rottweilers and Akitas, and set show ring records in both breeds before falling in love with Miniature Bull Terriers at Crufts Dog Show in London. She imported several top Mini Bulls, included them in her Judges Seminars, and succeeded in getting the Miniature Bull Terrier AKC recognized. In 2012, Rick Beauchamp, legendary author and AKC judge, called BJ about the Toy Fox Terrier. For decades they had shared interest in new and rare breeds, and Rick was excited about the super-sound little Toy Terrier he had awarded at a UKC (United Kennel Club) show. The rest became history as they joined forces to achieve AKC recognition for one of the smallest, feistiest, and soundest Toy breeds. Today, BJ writes exclusively for SHOWSIGHT.
In troubled times, rely on your dog’s unconditional support—your loyal companion who will never forsake you.
Dog Show Community
Linda Ayers Turner Knorr honored by GKC for her 72 years in the dog show world, celebrating a lifetime of commitment to the show community.
Dog Show Community
Explore the ancient link between Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and dogs, and how it impacts modern health and emotional well-being.
Discover the merits of dogs as loyal companions and therapeutic partners. Explore the bond, empathy, and happiness they bring.
Understanding your dog’s language could save your life. It can keep you safer or give you a laugh when you most need it. Read more.
Canine Health
Many people keep their dogs as housedogs. This is emotionally preferable, but dogs need sunlight, and keeping them indoors 24/7 is unhealthy.
Puppies
The fact that the dog loves PEOPLE in a way no other animal on earth can or ever will is an unsolved, but inarguable, genetic-creation mystery.
Canine Health
Informing potential owners about breed virtues is great, but what about genetic problems vital to advancing every purebred dog breed?
Animal protection laws provide for reasonable care and safety but disregard animal’s inherent urge to roam, to forage for food, seek a mate.
Puppies
Morning with my Dogs – The shadow that sits astride the trees on the eastern ridge changes from pink to gold. Old dog nudges my hand as I
Purebred Bull Terrier | If you are of the faint-hearted, skip this column. For those who have sought to “clean up” the purebred Bull Terrier
Breed Conservation
Purebred Breeders Bonded By Birthing | If you are a breeder, you’ve had it happen. You picked up that wiggly puppy to put it back to the nipple
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