Know-how
This instructional section deals with many of the practicalities of owning a dog. This section utilises my lifetime experiences of acting as a mentor to new puppy owners, as well as breeders, judges and dog show exhibitors. It aims to answer numerous questions on general care, grooming, breeding, judging and basic training of dogs.
Pure breed dogs have evolved to perform a specific function to assist mankind. This function could be choosing a dog and bitch that were excellent sheepdogs, great guard dogs, or simply wonderful 'lap' dogs or pets. In palaces and amid society circles, dogs with excellent temperaments plus good looks were selected for generations to become today's Companion Dogs.
The choice of a companion dog is a personal one. We all have different expectations. Complicate this with the variation in individual requirements of different types of dogs, the choice of a new dog requires much thought and consideration.
Welcoming a puppy into your home
Careful planning and supervision in those first few weeks of a puppy's arrival home will help ensure its future role as your special companion and family member. A well-socialized and well trained dog is certainly man's best friend. By following these 8 simple guide lines, bringing a puppy home can be an enjoyable experience and alleviate stress for both you and your new dog[1].
This section contains some basics about general care of your dog. Dog care in hot weather is a topic which is not often explored. While much has been written about feeding, no dog site is complete without some discussion on this subject. This section will be further expanded as new topics come to light.
This section describes the care and management of breeding dogs. It is divided into three sections namely understanding dog breeding, affecting the mating and the actual whelping of the litter of puppies.
The subject of grooming dogs is as broad as it is long. For every breed there is an individual method of removing excess coat, according to coat type, as well as a style of trimming. This part of JaneDogs is designed to explain some of the skills, and techniques evolved.
This section covers some important considerations when judging dogs. It explains exactly what a dog judge is, the various qualifications and how they get recognized. It also explains why judges look for and how they sort out their winners, particularly within the different breeds. There is also a special in-depth section on judging a terrier.