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Highlights...

Hobbes: The People Dog

DSFCA 5th National Breed Specialty

Summer Adventure in Denmark

Hobbes

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Maggie with
Hobbes

Hans
It was 9:00 PM, the night after Halloween. Almost all the kids in the neighborhood stood there in the dark, gasping with anticipation every time a car turned the corner onto our street. I couldn’t wait until one of those cars was my mom’s, bringing home our adorable little puppy, named Hobbes.

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Hans with Gretaand Ginger

Hans
Almost five years ago Greta a farm dog was born and just a few months later came to live with a family that still loves her to this day. The family who received Greta was my family. I am 11 years old living in the mountains of Colorado with my two dogs.

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Jamie and Lexie

Jamie and Lexie

I spent the previous summer working and saving for a puppy so I was able to use my earnings to buy a Farmdog from Carol, Lexie's breeder. I came up with half the money and my parents decided that I was responsible enough to care for a dog so they paid for the other half and we prepared to bring Lexie home. I kept a countdown of the days it would be until Lexie was old enough. I still remember the day we got to go to Carol's home and see Annika and five cute, little puppies.

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Jera and Daphne

Jara, Daphne and Maddy

Jera has been very dedicated to the training of Daphne. Even before he got Daphne, we talked about dog training. Jera and his Mother read books together about dog training. I.e. they read the book "Before and After Getting Your Puppy" by Ian Dunbar.

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Kenlyn
Kenlyn and Skoen

A teen making a Difference for Throw Away Pets

Kenlyn's deep love of animals inspired her to look for an opportunity to help discarded and abandon pets. After contacting several humane societies where she hoped she could volunteer and being refused because she is not yet 18 years old, Kenlyn and her mom, Susan, were introduced to the Friends of Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA), a support organization for a local animal shelter.

more about Kenlyn...

Fresh Perspectives
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Read about all the things Farmdog do.

 

The Lure of the Lure

Lure Coursing for Sport and Fun

TargetAugust 2009
by Tonya Jensen

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Flyball 101

The Dog's Dog Sport

TargetJune 2009
by Susan Weber

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Herding 101

Sheep Herding Basics

SuzyMay 2009
by Jeri Reinhardt

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Clicker Training 101

Clicker Training Basics

Clicker Training 101April 2009
by Susan Weber

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Agility 101

Agility Basics

Weave polesMarch 2009
by Susan Weber

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Summer Adventure in Denmark

Pingo and Susan

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Read about all the "How To" Articles.


Dog Show Preparation

September 2009
by Heleene R. Petersen

Learn more...


Takinng Pictures for the DSFCA Calendar

August 2009
by Tonya Jensen and Sally Frankel

Learn how to take Farmdog Evaluation pictures

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Takinng Pictures to Show your Dog

June 2009
by Helene R. Pedersen

Learn how to take Farmdog Evaluation pictures

Learn how...


Flying With Dogs in Cargo and in Carry-on

June 2009
by Helene R. Pedersen

Flying with your dog in Cargo and in Carry-on

Learn how...


Traveling with Farmdogs

by Melody Farquhar Chang

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Travel Testamonial

by Michele and Greta

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On-the-Road-Again; Traveling with Dogs

May 2009
by Tonya Jensen

How to Travel in a Car with your Danish/Swedish Farmdog

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How to Make a Shortcut to a Web Site

April 2009
by Susan Weber and Sally Frankel

How to make a Desktop Shortcut

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Medical Papers and Opinions

In this section you will find links to medical articles written about dog breeding, dental care and disease, transmission, prevention and control of canine disease, genetic disorders, pros and cons of early spay and neutering, and canine sports medicine. details...

Canine Medical Organization Links

In this section you will find links to pet health insurance, veterinary research foundations and teaching hospitals, veterinary specialty hospitals, veterinary medical associations and referral services. details...

Dog Supplies and Resources

In this section you will find links to canine sports equipment, fun things to buy for interaction with your dogs, pet supplies, hard to find and unusual items, canine medical supplies, natural nutrition, performance supplements and treats, pet memorials, canine event photographers, training services and information on how to travel with your dogs. details...

Animal Poison Control:
1–800–548–2434
1–888–426–4435

17 Poisonous Plants Video


List of potentially dangerous plants and products:

www.aspca.org

How to Give CPR to your dog:

www.articlealley.com

Disclaimer:  This list of resources is provided as a convenience.  Listing should not be considered as endorsement of products, business, or organizations appearing on this list.

 


Farmdogs in the US

Welcome to the Official Web site of the Danish/Swedish Farmdog Club of America's. This is the place to learn about the Danish/Swedish Farmdogs living in the United States.


Get Ready for the show...

Read the articles to help you prepare for the DSFCA Specialty.

DSFCA Specialty 2007

Dog Show Preparation
by Helene R. Petersen


On-the-Road Again;
Teaveling with Dogs

by Tonya Jensen


Flying With Dogs in Cargo and in Carry-on
by Helene R. Pedersen


Traveling with Farmdogs
by Melody Farquhar Chang


Travel Testamonials
by Michele and Greta


People sometimes call us Danish Farmdogs, Swedish Farmdogs, or just Farmdogs. What ever the term used, we are still the greatest big dog in a small dog body.

In 1998 the first breeding female Farmdog was imported to the United States from Denmark. The first breeding male, also from Denmark, followed in 2000. Both are living in California. The first litter (1 puppy) born in the US was in March of 2001. Two years later he sired the first littler (3 puppies) to be conceived in the united States. Up until recently most of the Danish/Swedish Farmdog mating has taken place in Denmark. There are very few breeding males with different bloodlines here in the United States. Read more about the Danish/Swedish Farmdog here…

Mark Your Calendars:

5th Annual National Breed Specialty Show and Seminar in conjunction with ARBA Hollywood Classic

November 13th and 14

Hotel Claremont
840 S. Indian Hill Blvd. Claremont, CA 91711

Hotel Phone:
909-621-4831

Web site:
myhotelclaremont.com

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Taking Photos for the DSFCA Calendar

by Tonya Jensen and Sally Frankel

Calendar Photos

This article is designed to give you information on how to take good print quality photos for the Danish/Swedish Farmdog annual calendars. Some of the subjects covered are:

Taking Pictures of Animals

How to take good pictures

What is Resolution?

Pixel Count

How to Scan a Photo

Photo Guidelines

How to e-mail large photo files

The 2010 Calendar photo submissions are due Sept. 1, 2009

Learn more about taking good quality pictures and how to send them by e-mail.


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Fresh Perspectives

This feature is the place for honoring the children that share their lives with the Danish/Swedish Farmdogs. This month read about...

Hobbes

Hans
The People Dog

It was 9:00 PM, the night after Halloween. Almost all the kids in the neighborhood stood there in the dark, gasping with anticipation every time a car turned the corner onto our street. I couldn't wait until one of those cars was my mom’s, bringing home our adorable little puppy, named Hobbes.

more about Hobbes and Maddie ...


Summer Adventure in Denmark

Susan and PingoDanish Swedish Farmdog Paradise

Three weeks off Mommy duty in Europe. What to do? Obvious for this Danish/Swedish Farmdog owner: meet Skoen’s dad, Pingo in Denmark.

My friends and family thought I was crazy, but I was determined. I adore our “dual national” Danish Swedish Farmdog. I already know Skoen’s mother, Annika, a San Franciscan. This would be a perfect time to meet Skoen’s Father, Oh Mein Papa, aka Pingo in the Danish countryside.

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