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Vol. 1, Issue 11
The Belgian Shepherd
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Has Your Dog Had a Stroke?
Calabar Dog Show
Ramsey Noah Takes a Bow
Why Dogs have Many Friends
Fatai Rolling Dollar
Gallery of Dog Breeds in full colour
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Message from the Editor Are You a Quack?
B. Rosiji
For many years the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association has been trying to battle the scourge of quacks in their profession. Many words have been thrown around and as we listen in the sidelines, we dog owners nod out heads in agreement and “tut, tut” in disapproval. To date, these seemingly faceless quacks are actively practising on our dogs! So who are they? Can they not be finger pointed? Are we so concerned with appearances or afraid of embarrassing someone that we fail to do the right thing? Who are these charlatans that have somehow or other found themselves wearing a white overall, holding a syringe in one hand and balancing a stethoscope around their neck? How have they drifted into this profession and foolled us all”?. Why can they not be arrested? To be honest none of these questions are relevant. It is for we dog owners to take matters into our hands and refuse to allow non professionals to treat our dogs. It
is foolhardy to thing that we are saving costs, when ultimately it is our dogs that will be the victims. If there were no customers willing to use their services, there would be no quacks. So we should give ourselves a long, hard look and blame no one when disaster hits. In this issue, both the President of NVMA Rivers State Chapter, Dr Mike Obiora and Dr Ambali of Mabs Veterinary Clinic have mentioned this problem in their interviews. Quacks MUST be stopped! I strongly advise all dog owners to visit the NVMA website at www.nvmang.org where you will soon have the Directory of Veterinary Surgeons and the Directory of Veterinary Clinic’s to ensure that the “vet” treating your dog really and truly is a veterinary doctor. If he is not on the list, show him the door. And if you, reading this message know that you are guilty of this offence . . . shame on you! B. Rosiji Dog’s World Magazine is available at: Veterinary Clinics, Pet Shops, Shoprite, Game, Park ‘n’ Shop, Rennies Supermarket and chosen newsstands.
Letters to the Editor Dear Dog’s World, Thank you for giving us such a great magazine! It is my son that brought a copy home. The issue with Joke Jacobs on the front cover. Since then I have been looking for where I can find Dog’s World Please let me know where to get a copy regularly. O. Ejiafor, Lagos
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Contents Features 8
Dog Fighting on the Increase
10 The Belgian Shepherd
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12 Fatai Rolling Dollar 18 Ramsey Noah Takes a Bow 28 Are Trainers Producing Dangerous Dog
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Has Your Dog Had a Sroke?
Regulars 3
Editorial
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Letters to the Editor
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News
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Features
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Training
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Nutrition
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Health and Care
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Breeding
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Lifestyle
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Gallery of Dog Breeds
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News
Dog Saves Owner By Dialling 911 According to Sky News, last September, a dog whose owner was having a seizure saved his life by calling the emergency services and barking down the line to raise the alarm. Joe Stalnaker adopted German Shepherd Buddy as an eight-week-puppy and trained him to use the phone if he began to have an attack. Mr Stalnaker, of Scottsdale, Arizona, had been suffering seizures for ten years after receiving a head injury during a military training exercise. So when he got into difficulties, Buddy knew exactly what to do - hit the speeddial button on the phone for 911. On the tape of his call, he can be heard whimpering and barking after the operator answers and repeatedly asks if the caller needs help. Police were sent to Mr Stalnaker’s home, and after about three minutes Buddy can be heard barking loudly when the officers arrived. Sergeant Mark Clark, of Scottsdale police, said Mr Stalnaker spent two days in a hospital and recovered from the seizure. “It’s pretty incredible,” Sgt Clark said.
Actress, Sandra Bullock is seen here with her two adopted special needs dogs. Three legged Poppy and two legged Ruby (who lost her legs and an eye after a car accident) are Bullocks constant companions.
“Even the veteran dispatchers - they haven’t heard of anything like this.” Mr Stalnaker’s address is flagged in the force’s computer system with a notification that a trained dog might call 911 when the owner was incapacitated. Sgt Clark said Buddy has made two other 911 calls when Mr Stalnaker is having seizures. (News item sent in by PetsMart Veterinary Clinic, Anthony)
Jim Carrey & George Jim Carrey’s most memorable on-screen nemeses is the Great Dane who toileted on his character’s lawn in the comedy Me, Myself & Irene. But though Carrey adopted his own Great Dane, George, the same year he filmed Irene, the movie’s pooping pooch is actually Fatima, a dog actor who trained for weeks to do No. 2 on cue. Dog’s World 5
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Calabar Dog Show The Calabar chapter of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA-CRS) organised their first ever Veterinary Week with talks and seminars on various subjects and culminating in a Dog Show extravaganza. Among the talks at the workshop, was an important presentation on Quackery in Veterinary Practice by Dr Mike Obiora (President of NVMA Calabar Chapter). This is a topic of particular concern to dog owners in the country. In an interview with Dog’s World, Dr Obiora emphasized the importance of obtaining reliable information about dogs from proper sources. One of the aims of the dog show was to enable dog owners to meet the right people and to get the right advice. “With the right information, you are in a better position to make the right decisions in terms of choice of dog, feeding, upkeep, mating, etc. “If you don’t have the right advice, you end up regretting your choices. You might find that your dog is not developing correctly, or that you have the wrong breed. We need more information from quality vets. Unfortunately there are a lot of quacks out there. So if you are not sure that your vet is a qualified practitioner, you can check on the NVMA website at www.nvmang.org where all the qualified vets in the country are listed.” During the show, dogs received free rabies vaccination as an NVMA-CRS efforts towards maintaining a control of rabies in the state. The winner of the show was a male Rottweiler named Terrror and owned by Mr Benjamin. Second came a Male Caucasian name Hot, owned by Mr Prince Eyo and third a Male Lhasa Apso, named Obelix owned by Hon. Stanley.
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INCREASE IN NIGERIA According to reports by vets and household help (who often don’t know any better), organised dog fighting has increased at least 10-fold in the last couple of years. This is an extremely worrying development with the upsurge of exotic fighting breeds entering Nigeria daily. In one very disturbing discussion the writer had with a gentleman recently, the individual boasted about having the strongest fighting dogs in Lagos and even went on to say how one of his dogs had been killed that morning in a fight. What struck me most vividly was the fact that he stated that he had, “wanted to see who was stronger”. The two pugilists were a Japanese Tosa and a Presa Canario.
Anecdotal evidence suggests that this has become a lifestyle, a pastime and a form of entertainment for some irresponsible dog owners. There is a need to change owner behaviour in this regard. Worst still, local communities are being put at risk by having such dogs out there on their streets. Dog aggression appears to be a macho issue and here is the real crux of the matter. I had to disqualify two dogs at a recent dog show for showing signs of fighting. The handler of one of the dogs admitted the dog had fought and won that very morning. This kind of unnecessary practice has no place in civilised society. A link between this kind of activity and anti-social and criminal aggressive behaviour has already been established. A link has even been suggested to drug dealing, though unsubstantiated. What is mind boggling is that it is
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not a past time of the underclass, but emerges in high brow areas as a bizarre form of entertainment. The good news is that this matter is being looked into by law enforcement agencies. “Good dog owners are being given a bad name,” said one spokesman, “and we must do something about this phenomenon.” These dogs suffer horrendous injuries which sometimes end up in the dogs being killed or put down. In one particularly callous case, a losing dog was suffocated and murdered because he had embarrassed his owner. Due to the underground nature of this activity, it is
very difficult to pinpoint where it goes on and when.
Sadly, the kind of dogs that have suddenly enjoyed an unparalleled popularity for their guarding ability also provides the material for the more noxious types. There is concern among the public at the moment about dogs in general; whether it be high profile attacks on children (that largely go unreported), organised dog fighting or young men turning up at dog shows or walking along the public roads or standing around on street corners with tough looking dogs in search of potential victims. A few particular breeds have been found to make up the highest percentage of those used for this purpose. You find when you’re out walking a large bull breed people will carefully avoid you – just in case you happen to be an undesirable. It is time to put this absurd practice away for good and attempts should be made to bring all these people together to discuss the issue and provide them with alternative activities with which to enjoy their dogs. Adedapo A Ojora DWLK9
Features
Pheeling the Flow Rather shy and curteous as he stepped into our office. A total contrast to the on-stage persona that is Philflow. Rapper extraordinaire enters the music scene. “A lot of people like 2Face had been trying to make it, until their day came. I know that my time will come and I will break through” Philip Obozuwa has not always been a rapper, a baker by profession, this young and talented artist has tried his hand at other jobs. “I once got a job as a Marine Officer in an oil company, and I used to source petroleum products for the company. One day I noticed that the staff were resigning one by one. I was the only one left. Then hell broke out and I was arrested and detained. We took the case to court but have still not seen justice.” You might think him a little naive but in the tough entertainment business he certainly knows how to hold his own. “People are yet to blend with my kind of music. We have a lot of bad music out there yet people are dancing to it.” On pets, he explaines that, “When I was younger, I used to train dogs and cats. My father was also a great lover of dogs. There is really no reason for people to look down on our local dog. What they need is good training.”
Wadada Fisher of Men Owner of a female dog named Caesar, his name (Wadada) means “Peace and Love”. “Anytime you call my name, you are saying, “‘Peace and Love.’” “It is our determination the spread to word of God, because He loves you and He loves me. We are therefore preaching holiness to the hearts of everyone. We are fishers of men.” Although a musician, this former cobbler emphasizes the importance of working with your hands to contribute to creation. “We must remember that God Himself worked for six days and rested on the seventh day. So we too must work.” King Wadada’s new album, Supernatural, should already be out on the shelves. Make sure you get your copy. Dog’s World 9
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Belgian Malinois Origin The Belgian Malinois is one of four types of Belgian sheepherding dogs registered in Belgium and France as the Chien de Berger Belge. It shares a common foundation with the Belgian Sheepdog and Belgian Tervuren. While the shorthaired, fawn dogs with black mask, which we know today as the Belgian Malinois shared the beginnings with many coat colours and lengths, it quickly established itself as an identifiable type. Bred basically around the city of Malines from whence the name is derived, the Belgian Malinois, was bred by a dedicated group of trainers and working competitors. They prized the abilities of this breed and concerned themselves with the breeding of excellent working character. In most parts of the world the four varieties: the Malinois (fawnmahogany, short coat with black marks and overlay, pronounced Mal-in-wah), Tervuren (fawn-mahogany, shades of gray are acceptable in some registries, long coat with black mask and overlay, pronounced Terv-yer-en) the Laekenois (fawn, rough coat, pronounced Lak-in-wah), and the Groenendael (black, long coat, pronounced Grow-en-en-doll), are all considered one breed. However in America, since 1959, the AKC has recognized the Groenendael, Malinois and Tervuren as separate breeds, but has not recognized the Laekenois at all. A less well-known, but growing U.S. registry, the UKC, does recognize all four varieties as one breed. Although quite rare in America, the Malinois variety is very popular in Belgium. This versatile and highly intelligent dog excels at many activities including tracking, agility, obedience, protection and schutzhund, narcotics and bomb detection work, search and rescue, herding and pulling sleds or carts. Although the Belgian Malinois is not for everyone, this high energy dog makes an excellent family companion if properly socialized and trained. The first of the Belgian Sheepdogs to establish type, the Malinois became the gauge of his nearly indiscernible brothers, who were labeled Berger Belge a poil court autre que Malinois (that is, Belgian short-coated Sheepdog other that Malinois). Presently, the Malinois is hardly the single revelation of that country’s herders. All the Belgian Sheepdogs developed from hardy working dogs, which ensures that the modern breeds are compatibly gifted on the field. Today the Belgian Groenendael and Tervuren are most often used as companion dogs while the Laekenois and Malinois are used as guard dogs.
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The adopted standards recognized by the AKC differ somewhat for the three Belgian Shepherd breeds, but the basic dog is the same for each. In Europe and elsewhere in the world, they share
Features a common standard. The main qualities which make the Belgian Malinois such a desirable breed are the easy-care coat, the medium size, and the keen intelligence. The breed has always been known for its trainability and many owners today are finding pleasure in training their Belgian Malinois for conformation, obedience, schutzhund, herding, sledding, and tracking, as well as to be family companions.
Height Males under 23 inches or over 27 inches and females under 21 inches or over 25 inches are to be disqualified. The length, measured from the point of the breastbone to the point of the rump, should equal the height, but bitches may be slightly longer. A square dog is preferred. Bone structure is moderately heavy in proportion to height so that the dog is well balanced throughout and neither spindly or leggy nor cumbersome and bulky.
Health Issues This hardy, healthy breed has no major health concerns. Some minor concerns that have been seen are skin allergies, eye problems, excessive shyness, excessive aggressiveness and
Profile Origin: Belgium Height: 21 - 26 inches (55–65 cm)
occasionally seen hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia.
5 Colour The basic coloring is a rich fawn to mahogany, with black tips on the hairs giving an overlay appearance. The mask and ears are black. The underparts of the body, tail and breeches are lighter fawn, but washed-out fawn color on the body is a fault. Color should be considered a finishing point, not to take precedence over structure or temperament. The tips of the toes may be white, and a small white spot on the breastbone/ prosternum is permitted, not to extend to the neck. White markings, except as noted, are faulted.
Coat type The coat should be comparatively short, straight, hard enough to be weather resistant, with dense undercoat. It should be very short on the head, ears, and lower legs. The hair is somewhat longer around the neck where it forms a collarette, and on the tail and backs of the thighs. The coat should conform to the body without standing out or hanging down.
Colour: Rich fawn to mahogany, with black tips on the hairs giving an overlay appearance. The mask and ears are black.
Coat: Comparatively short, straight, hard enough to be weather resistant, Weight: 55-65 pounds (24-29 kg.) with dense undercoat. It should be very short on the head, ears, and Health: No major health concerns. lower legs. The hair is somewhat Minor concerns include skin longer around the neck where it allergies, eye problems, excessive forms a collarette, and on the tail shyness, excessive aggressiveness and backs of the thighs. The coat and occasional hip dysplasia and should conform to the body without elbow dysplasia. standing out or hanging down.
Temperament Correct temperament is essential to the working character of the Belgian Malinois. The breed is confident, exhibiting neither shyness nor aggressiveness in new situations. The dog may be reserved with strangers but is affectionate with his own people. He is naturally protective of his owner’s person and property without being overly aggressive. The Belgian Malinois possesses a strong desire to work and is quick and responsive to commands from his owner. Faulty temperament is strongly penalized. The Belgian Malinois is a lowmaintenance breed as far as grooming is concerned. They should be brushed every few days to keep the coat healthy, and more frequently during heavy shedding periods. Excessive bathing should be avoided, because it can remove the waterproofing capacity of the coat. The most important aspect in caring for a Belgian Malinois is providing the dog with plenty of exercise and activities. These dogs are happiest when they have something to do, and are filled with energy and enthusiasm. The Belgian Malinois is capable of living outdoors in temperate climates, but it is much happier when it can live inside with access to a yard. Life Expectancy: About 12-14 years. Temperament: Confident, exhibiting neither shyness nor aggressiveness in new situations Exercise: Needs a lot of exercise, including a long daily walk. Maintenance Cost: Average Availability: Rare
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“The modern music I hear today is nothing more than renovation of old music. Whereas highlife is here to stay. It is from highlife that people get inspiration and create other pieces. Hip hop has no lasting value. It is there for the mean time, but just give it six or seven years and it will disappear. But highlife will still be there. It will never perish because it is the fountain of music in Nigeria. “In 1953, when I started playing music, we only played calypso, jazz etc. Real highlife came from Ghana (they played in their native languages with no foreign additions). We had our own highlife before the Gold Coast, but the way we played it was different. In Nigeria we added jazz, mambo etc. “True Nigeian music was the music of the agidigbo. I took the agidibgo to about 15 European countries. They called it the thumb piano. This was our forefathers’ music. Music of the hunters, the farmers; they played it at weddings, funerals ceremony, etc. From there we took it and modernized it. That is how it turned to kokoma and mambo.” This is what Rolling Dollar had to say in respect of the new emerging artistes, “The youth of nowadays don’t want to learn. They don’t want to take the time to work with others before they come up. They want to be stars immediately but it is not that easy. You must learn from a mentor to gain experience and from there move on. We learned from older people. I played with them, and from there I got the chance to go on my own. If you don’t start as an apprentice, when you get half way there, you fail. Not only in music even carpentry, mechanics etc. But our boys nowadays are lazy they don’t want to learn. For instance as soon as a simple chorister in church has a song, he just goes to the studio and immediately wants to record. If you want to be a star you must work hard until God say, “ ‘This the time for you to shine.’ ” Fatai Rolling Dollar has himself been playing music since 1953 but only got into the major league in 2001. His is a story of long suffering and hard work. “At the time the unknown soldiers came to raid Fela’s house I used to live three doors away from Fela’s. In the violence all my music equipment was taking away and my car was blazed. For the next twenty five years, I found it hard to pick myself up again. “I used to have a friend who would give me food whenever I was broke and when I left he would give me like three hundred naira. Three hundred naira was a lot Dog’s World 13
B Fooks eatures of money then. One day I was at his place and a man came in. with a guitar amplifier that needed repairs. My friend asked the man if he knew me. He said, “No.” My friend told him, “Here is the boss of Evangelist Ebenezer Obey. (Ebenezer Obey had been working in Rolling Dollar’s band for seven and half years.) The man shouted and said, “Papa, can you help us? We want to start a church. Can you play for us in the church?). At the time there were only nine members of the church but I said. “Why not, if they can pay me?” I asked for N3000 but they could not pay more than N2500 but said that as the church grew they would increase it. Gradually the church did grow. Indoors was full, and the outdoors was also full. “Five years later I asked for an increment. Instead, they called me and levelled allegations against me. They complained that I did not close my eyes during prayer. I replied, ‘Yes, I don’t close my eyes because, if Jesus is going to bring something to the church I want to be the first person to see him and collect it. But even the pastor himself didn’t close his eyes; I used to watch him. The second allegation was that girls were coming to my house for rehearsals. And the third one was that whenever the pastor gave his sermon, I would get up and leave the church. To this I replied, ‘Yes, when the pastor is preaching, I take the opportunity to go out to pray as a Muslim.’ And my players never took long – just five minutes. I would finish and still meet the pastor preaching. And the fourth allegation was that I smoked cigarettes. I told them that my religion did not forbid cigarettes. So I found myself back home again. “Then in 2004 I was offered N60,000 for a show. It was difficult because I had not played for many years, but God miraculously kept the band for me. Although they answered my call, they were not sure that it was true. But 14 Dog’s World
all the same we got our band into top shape and we performed wonderfully well. In all, we realized was about N270,000. I paid my boys and I didn’t know what to do with the rest of the money. So I just put it under my pillow. I said,” God you are great, because I had never believed that I could have so much money. “
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Since then there has been no stopping him and Rolling Dollar has had numerous engagements with foreign embassies, major corporate sponsors in Lagos and in Abuja, as well as international tours. “Then one day my manager came to me and said, “ ‘Papa you are going to do a job at LTV Lagos as a guest artist.’ ” Initially I didn’t want to go because there was no pay, but my manager insisted I was there all morning when Governor Asuwaju Ahmed Tinubu arrived and gave a talk. After he finished they called me to come and play. For some reason the inspiration came to me and I spoke openly about my problems. I proclaimed, “Is it good for an old music legend to live in one room with 10 children? Yet the country praises my music.” Then I sang the Won Keresi Number which everybody likes. Then Tinubu got up and said, “ Now what Baba has said, I have listened to. So I will give Baba a flat in Agege.” And low and behold, he handed me the keys !”
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Proud Owner of several dogs, Gozzy Blaze, is concerned that his dogs often get out of hand and no-one but he is able to bring them to order. There are times when, even he losses control. “The dogs have a place where they dig and hide things. Once, my neighbours were playing basket ball and the ball flew into our compound. That was the last we saw of the ball. When the neighbour came to ask for his ball, my sister admitted that she had seen the ball, but that the ball was now with the pit bull. End of story ! It is not that I myself cannot get the ball from him, but once he is engrossed in his new toy it is difficult.” A final year IT student, this young musician plans to specialize in computer networking while pursing his dream as a musician. “I will however not abandon my music. Music has always been a part of me. No matter what I do I will always have my passion for music. This reflects in everything I do. It is also my dream to help the less fortunate and use my music to bring Nigerians together, to unify families and to also make society aware of social issues such as AIDS, Cultism, etc.”
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Born in 1973 to an Israeli father and Nigerian mother from Ondo State Ramsey grew up in Lagos and went into acting quite accidentally, after a bosom friend continually teased him about his natural tendency to act. Ramsey initially went into it for the money as he needed the funds to pay for his GCE examinations at the time. Unknown to him fate had plans for him that were far beyond his expectations. He has now spent the last 17 years of his life in the Nigerian movie industry. He now gets a never ending torrent of job, after job, after job.
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“Well it started back in 1991. I started with a television series. It was because I needed the money actually but acting was not that promising back then. The soap opera was called, Fortunes; directed by Ralph Nwadike and produced by Zeb Ejiro. The movie ran for about a year until the home video came out.” It would seem that Ramsey has acted in more romances than any other actor in Nollywood. We asked the golden question: “Why?” And he replied that the producers believed that if
Ramsey Noah did not act a romantic role then he would not act. “I don’t know where they got that from.” Time has not changed the situation very much, and instead of a “lover boy”, he has graduated into what he calls a “lover man” Ramsey’s major breakthrough came in the shape of a movie titled, Silent Night. Then came Blind Trust’. Since then he has acted in over 100 movies and received several awards at home and abroad.
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F Beatures ooks “I have won awards in the US and the UK. I have also received several awards in Africa. I have the plaques at home. I try to keep them safe so that my kids don’t play with them and destroy them.’’ Ramsey Noah’s most memorable roles were in movies like Dangerous Twins, Fateful Love, Heavy Rain, Into Temptation, Last Wedding and The London Boy.
Coping With Fame The only thing he misses is his cherished privacy. As it turns out Ramsey is a quiet man at heart who likes to spend quality time with his family. Married to beautiful Emelia Philips and blessed with two lovely children, a son and a daughter, Ramsey says they are the most important things in his life. “The biggest challenge is that I can’t go out without being noticed. One has to remember that in the midst of it all, I have a family. I have children and I want to take my children out and spend time with them. It’s so difficult because when you go out everyone want to talk to you. People are waving. People want to take photos and shake hands. Whereas all I wanted was just to take my family out and have some fun like any other
person, but it is impossible. Sometimes, I wish I could just have my life back.” We met with Ramsey on the set of his next film titled Yankee Boys. The star studded film, produced by Mega Movies and directed by Moses Ebiere, features Emeka Ike, Jim Lyke, Janto Jack, Van Vicka, TomTom Dike, Arinze Egesimba and others. The movie also stars Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim and Uganda actress, Princess Farida. Yankee Boys is about a team of young men who go into the gold trading business and are consumed by greed and lust for wealth. Ramsey says his fans should be on the look out for the movie which promises to be a monster hit.
On Nollywood Ramsey applauded the industry which he feels has grown tremendously but needs much technical improvement. He said, “Nollywood has the human potential to move to the next level and produce extraordinary movies that would be at par with Hollywood, but,” he says, “the lack of infrastructure and the level of piracy in Nigeria are the major problems that are facing the industry.
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“A producer puts out a good script and brings together the actors and actresses. He puts in so much hard work to produce the movie, then when the movie comes out, he does not get the returns he should. That kind of scenario stifles creativity and
F Beatures ooks is very unhealthy for the Industry. We need to get to a point where piracy does not exist so that when you invest in the industry, you can make reasonable profit. If we tackle the problems of infrastructure, piracy and electricity the industry will move forward.” Ramsey advocated that Government provide an enabling environment for the industry. He said banks should invest in this sector which is the only totally Nigerian export commodity -- produced in Nigeria by Nigerians. He said that banks should study the investment potentials of Nollywood. “Government should provide necessary infrastructure. They should enact new laws and implement existing ones to protect the industry. From there we will do the rest ourselves.”
Dog Lover The good news to dogdom is that Ramsey happens to be a dog lover himself. He feels that dogs are the friendliest animals on earth and are very
loyal. He said that dogs can be more loyal than humans because a dog can die for his owner. He however frowns at the increasing cases of animal cruelty. He vehemently disapproves of those who own a dog and don’t invest the time to feed or take care of the dog, leaving it to suffer. “People even use dogs to fight and gamble. They forget that animals have feelings. Putting two dogs to fight until one of them dies as a form of entertainment or for monetary gain is totally cruel.” He said.
Future Plans “My plans for the future still
remain in the movie industry. I intend to make my own films. I want to direct and produce great movies.” Ramsey looks up to such international actor/ directors as Mel Gibson and Denzel Washington. Those who have been prolific actors and are now big movie directors and producers. He wants to be able to achieve what these great people have achieved for his own country. “I plan to produce and direct great movies and thereby contribute to the advancement of the industry.”
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Lessons in
Compassion
Stella Monye, whose new album, Outburst should now have hit the market (and I hope you have your copy), has always had a heart of gold for those in need. Stella tells us about her NGO, Women Health Initiative Nigeria (WHIN) to promote female musicians.
WHIN was born out of many experiences. For instance, a girl came and abandoned a child at my door. I did not know the woman, but people came to me saying that a child had been outside the house for two days! She had put the child in a basket and placed it on top of a derelict car. People heard the baby cry but no-one realized the mother was not around. However, one woman realized something was amiss and told me. I came down and saw the baby. It had cried so much it could hardly breath. We first took it to the hospital. I was advised to take the baby to the Little Saints orphanage, but I wanted to find out who the mother was before taking her baby away. Then started the investigation. Someone had seen her bring the baby and loitering around. I think she wanted to speak to me but did not know how to go about it. We found that she was living with her uncle and there had been a dispute. He had scolded her. She must have had the baby under unpleasant circumstances. The uncle himself was under pressure. Feeding the girl and now feeding the baby. So she abandoned the baby. When I finally met with her she had so many problems. This is how WHIN started. I know we have a lot of NGOs in Nigeria but we can never have enough and we all specialize in different areas. It is not surprising therefore, that such compassion would extend to animals. You won’t believe ! My dog’s name is Ikhomo. My son wanted a dog and I don’t know how he got to hear the name. You know children . . . He said he just liked the name Ikhomo. When you have a dog you don’t miss human company. But people should know that raising a dog takes patience. Dogs are like babies. I remember I used to pack the dog’s poo. You see, I live on the second floor so it was not easy for the dog to come downstairs. So I had to do the cleaning. Everyone in the house refused to help me. But it was a great experience. That nurturing period is very important. It is important to keep the dog clean and feed it well. An unhealthy dog should not share your environment. So you need to nurture the dog as you would a child.
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To Cage Or Not To Cage For more information go to http://www.beyondbumbles.com Jo Withey is an experienced writer concentrating on personal experience for the genuine information provided. Jo trades on eBay under the user name nowyoucantoo and has an eBay store http://stores. ebay.co.uk/The-Money-go-round” Her web site is http://www.beyondbumbles.com
That Is The Question By Jo Withey
One of the pleasures of owning a dog is raising it from a tiny puppy so that it becomes used to your home, you and your ways. One of the drawbacks is, how do you stop this dear little puppy from chewing everything in sight? Unless you want your possessions and home wrecked and your nerves shattered when you get a puppy it is advisable to also get a dog cage. Many people recoil in ‘horror’ of the word - cage. No, you are not being cruel and unkind to your dog, you are giving him his own special place, his home. The cages are metal, totally collapsible and available from Argos and pet shops. Remember a puppy is meant to be a pleasure to you. It is most important to have the cage ready when your puppy arrives in your home for the first time. This is going to be his home and your ‘life-saver’. Put a square of Vet bedding or a dog blanket in the cage. Put some chewy toys in the cage for him/her to play with. These will need to be toys that are sturdy, and quite literally ‘chewable’, so that he cannot bite any pieces off and do himself damage if these pieces are swallowed. He will learn that this is his domain. He will learn to like it and expect to be put in the cage when necessary. If, when you let him out of the cage and he tries to chew one of your possessions, quickly say ‘No’ and give him one of his own toys. You must be firm about this. Do not use the cage as his punishment quarters or sin bin. Don’t tell him off when it is necessary to put him in his cage, just treat it as a normal occurrence. This is his home where he will sleep at night – his private domain. He will feel secure in his ‘home’ and he will learn to respect yours. You will probably find that your dog comes to acknowledge that this is his own private space, and he will return to it when he wants to sleep or have some quiet time by himself.
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Want To Lower Your High Blood Pressure? by: Stephen Morgan
I suffer from High Blood Pressure. I keep banging on about it in a number of articles because in a great many ways (mine probably included if I am brutally honest), something can be done about and it might (note MIGHT not DEFINITELY) have been avoidable. But I digress; this article is about what can be done about High Blood Pressure (HBP or Hypertension) not about how I managed to get it. There are two options to consider when you are diagnosed with High Blood Pressure. Firstly you can sit there and go “Woe is me, how many tablets do I have to take and at what part in the proceedings will impotence hit me?” – Us guys like to get our priorities right? Secondly you can sit up, re-evaluate how you got into that position in the first place and then try and see if you can do something about it. The latter path is the one yours truly decided upon and hence we find ourselves discussing the merits and relative advantages of getting a mutt! In my case the BP readings were fairly high (try 216 over 160! and as such drug therapy was the immediate no brainer in the first instance but once that came under control and the levels dropped
Now the question may be asked at this point is how serious was I about getting my HBP down and under manageable levels? I have never been more serious about anything else in my life as to be totally honest I am not too wild about departing this mortal coil well before my appointed time. My own view on this whole exercise was that my “anti HBP regime” had to be able to be sustainable AND scaleable, therefore meaning that the lifestyle approach would still be on track if I found myself laid up with any form of illness and/or accident. So, increased exercise as well as change of diet, eating, work habits etc was the order of the day. Hence we find ourselves with a dog. Having lived with dogs throughout my childhood, I was aware of the companionship that my son would feel if we had one for our family, but also I was keenly aware of the responsibility that comes along with having a dog! They need feeding, looking after and . . . plenty of exercise. Now we are the proud owners of a Black Labrador/Border collie first cross 50 lbs of fun, fur and mayhem called Elmo. He specialises in all of the things that dogs do best. He eats as much as he can get his paws on, he then makes sure that as much as possible is then manufactured out the other end as often as possible and in the most inconsiderate of places! He chews anything and everything he can get his jaws round. Nothing is safe, nothing is sacred and one of these days my eight year old son will get the message not to leave toys lying around the place unattended. Lastly he is demanding about being taken out and this is where we find the missing link in my Anti HBP Therapy! As the day goes by his whole demeanour and attitude becomes more intense until finally if you haven’t got the hint by evening time he enters into what can only be described by sports commentators as his “Hurry up Offence”. He comes and sits in front of you, rests his head on your legs and doesn’t move. He just looks at you with that expression that makes it perfectly clear that either it is exercise time or he is going to leave large amounts of canine saliva all over your trousers, shorts, anything in fact that you happen to be wearing at the time! With a persuasive argument like that it is difficult to refuse and hence I find my High Blood Pressure reducing to manageable proportions, my weight dropping and I am also now in the position of being able to review and reduce (in certain cases) the level of medication that I need to help control my blood pressure. All by and large down to getting a pooch! So want to do something about high blood pressure? Get yourself a pooch and walk it! Seriously, this is not a wind up nor is it a reverse promotion for the Canine Defence League (or whatever). It is a genuine recommendation for those who suffer with High Blood Pressure and want to do something positive about it in a natural manner. Now if I could do something about the chewing . . .next time he destroys the Satellite remote (again), he gets it . . . .
Pssst, want to positively do something about your High Blood Pressure? Well listen up! it was possible to look at other complimentary measures to run alongside the tablets. One year down the line from my initial diagnosis and the BP levels were manageable, I had managed to lose some weight. I could have lost the weight sooner but my self discipline for diets has always been awful but again, I digress. Increased exercise was the next part of the rehabilitation plan and though I had always been keen on walking and getting outside for exercise, again my lousy self discipline always managed to get in the way of any constructive resolution. This whole narrative might sound like the immediate problem was my own lack of self will and discipline and in many ways that is true. I admire those fanatical enthusiasts who can be seen pounding the streets at 6.30 am every day before they go off to work. My own view on this has always been to try and incorporate some form of longer lasting therapy that in my case was more self sustainable allowing for my own weaknesses.
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Stephen Morgan is the founder of http://www.highbloodpressure.name
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Over the last 30 years, Rod Pennington’s byline has appeared hundreds of times in publications around the world.
& Dangerous Bad Dogs
Breeds By: Rod Pennington
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ith Michael Vick and dog fighting making headlines, a growing number of communities are banning ownership of certain breeds of dogs that are perceived as dangerous. The “bad dogs” that earn the ban are usually Pit Bulls and Rottweilers. This begs the question, Are some breeds really more dangerous than others? Each year nearly 5 million people are bitten by dogs. Just under 20 percent require stitches at the local emergency room. Tragically, every year there are a handful of bite victims who die from being mauled by an aggressive dog. In addition to Pit Bulls and Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Malamutes, Great Danes, Dobermanns, Chow Chows, St. Bernards, Huskies and Akitas have all been involved in fatalities in the past decade. As would be expected, the larger the aggressive dog the greater likelihood it would have the strength and size to inflict fatal wounds. A Chihuahua
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may be just as aggressive as his larger cousins but lacks the heft to inflict much damage. A study by the American Veterinary Medical Association, the CDC, and the Humane Society of the United States, analyzed dog bite statistics from the last 20 years and found that the statistics don’t show that any breeds are inherently more dangerous than others. The study showed that the more popular a large breed dogs was at the time, the greater the likelihood that breed would be involved in a fatal mauling. For example, the Dobermann Pinscher was the Pit Bull of the 1970s. Highly popular at the time and with its size and strength made it a formidable watchdog. In the 1990s, the Dobermann disappeared from the backyards in rough neighborhoods and were replaced with Pit Bulls and Rottweilers. In the 1950s and 1960s, the aggressive breed was the German Shepherd.
Socialize your dog. Let your pet mingle with other dogs and people. Start early. Take your puppy with you everywhere you can and let him develop normal, non- aggressive habits. A dog that has been chained in the backyard its entire life is much more likely to bite someone than a canine who spends every afternoon at the park.
Dogs can be aggressive or nonaggressive depending on the owner and how the breed was trained. If the owner abuses the dog or rewards aggressive behaviour, then the likelihood of having a biter goes up dramatically. It has often been said that some people, should be banned from ever owning a dog.
Keep an eye on your dog’s behaviour. Dogs don’t become aggressive overnight. It usually starts early and there are many warning signs. If your dog exhibits any of the following behaviours, it’s time for obedience school. They would include growling or snapping at family members; growling or snapping at strangers; or extreme fear of strangers.
Here are a few commonsense ways to prevent your dog from going bad.
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Restrain your pet. Eight out of nine fatal dog bites are inflicted by an unrestrained dog.
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Spay or neuter your dog. Four out of five fatalities are caused by male dogs that have not been neutered.
Train your dog not to bite. Start early. Do not allow your puppy to chew on you or growl at members of the family. Chew toys are for chewing, not people. Reward good behaviour and make it clear to your dog what is and what is not acceptable.
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Training
The Nuisance of a Begging Dog The first few times a dog or puppy begs, it’s cute, but eventually it can get downright annoying. The first few times they look at you tenderly, you give in. When you stop giving in, the tender looks can quickly turn into crying, whimpering, barking, pawing, jumping and other attention seeking behaviours. It’s hard to enjoy your food with a constant whining dog at the table. If you NEVER give in, this behaviour should never be a problem. Dogs are very persistent so never means never. It does not mean 1 time in 100 since they will remember that 1 time and the begging behaviour will continue. Make sure all family members and guests follow the rules. There is also the food quality factor. Many human foods are simply not good for dogs. Many human foods can cause harm to dogs, especially in the long term and some can cause health problems even in the short term. But perhaps the most important reason not to give in to a begging dog has to do with its rank. A dog should always know its place and that place should ALWAYS be last in line.
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The dog in the picture belongs to the Hotel manager of a hotel in Cape Verde off the West Coast of Africa and had been totally spoiled by the patrons.
Training Renowned breeder, veteran police dog trainer and seminarist, Koos Hassing of Tiekerhook Kennels, Netherlands, was on a recently visit to Nigeria. Mr Hassing set up the Tierkhook Kennels in order to breed top quality working German Shepherds and his puppies have been acquired by professional breeders worldwide. Mr Hassing is well known for producing very intense working dogs, which excel in all lines of work. Mr Hassing, who has been involved with the German Shepherd Dog breed for many years has an excellent knowledge of the breed and what it was meant to be used for. During this first ever visit to Nigeria (and in fact to Africa) Mr Hassing shared with us his impressions, views and feelings on dogs in Nigeria.
“What is important for me, when I visit a country, is the people I meet. I must say that so far, I have only met nice people in Nigeria. I like honesty in people. I don’t like it when people talk nicely to you when you are around, but then when you leave . . . But from my experience in the police force, I see signs of problems. I had not expected to find so many people living under such poor conditions. I know that if the youth do not have a goal to live for and they continue to live under the same poor conditions as their parents, then they won’t climb out of their poverty. It goes from father to son, son to his children. At some point you have to stop the process. Otherwise it will continue. That is what I think from the little I see. Bad things will be there but you just learn to handle them. I always prefer to look at the good things. Now, every country has its problems. We also have problems in the Netherlands. We have drugs, we have criminals. We have foreigners who are criminals. We also have Dutch people who are criminals. “That is why I was surprised when I saw Dog’s World Magazine that in spite of it all, so many people are still able to be interested in dogs and are able to love dogs. When I look at the breeds I see, it is mostly mixed breeding. We had that same problem many years ago in the Netherlands. This of course leads to many problems. Such as dog bites, because the dogs are bred badly. Then when there is also poor socialization the situation is compounded. I have seen some dog breeds here in Nigeria which are forbidden in the Netherlands. I know that I have to choose my words carefully, but I will say this because it is my opinion. In the Netherlands, it is a particular type of
person that seeks to have these fighting dogs. I can tell you that these people are often involved in crime. These people like the image the fighting dog gives them. They are concerned about making big money fast and they have no concern for the welfare of the dogs. “When I was in the States I saw how this type of dog was being bred and I saw the way they trained them. These dogs are bred so hard. During a fight, if the dog got wounded, although they are not a vets, the owners sometimes stitches the wounds, gives injections, so that the dog can go into the next fight. These dogs are trained so hard that they do not feel the pain. In the Netherlands it is Illegal. But that is the negative part of the dog sport. “People think these are protection dogs. But they have no notion what a protection dog is. A protection dog is not a dog that bites everyone in the neighbourhood. That is not a protection dog. A protection dog is a dog that is very confident under all situations. He must understand what a normal situations is and what a crisis situation is . When real trouble comes he must immediately recognize it as such and be ready to perform. That can only come from training.” Mr Hassing visited Nigeria to help train dog handlers at K-9 Africa and help design their training curriculum. Coordinator of the programme, Mr Olajide Martins Jr explains, “We are launching a part-time training programme in which dog and owner can come in for sessions by special arrangement. This initiative is just one of the ways that K-9 Africa will continue to provide an alternative to many of the cowboy tactics being used in the Nigerian dog industry”
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Are Trainers Creating
Dangerous Dogs?
My main concern is that trainers actually deliver this latest craze without much structure basis and/or experience. Training a dog for protection work, patrol work and guard work is a specialized area and one t hat should be undertaken by an accredited trainer and helper (decoy) with utmost care, knowledge, testing and constant assessment with steady progression. Instead, these trainers make bogus claims and create very dangerous dogs, often leaving very pleasant natured dogs as anxious nerve bags that are extremely volatile. This revolution must be stopped.
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his is a really pressing issue that is ALWAYS skirted around as though some kind of hallowed subject. IT IS NOT. It is not difficult to comprehend why many Nigerians own dogs principally as guard dogs. The trend of owning guard dogs to deliver some measure of security in high-risk areas is understandable. Now, this trend, although troubling, is not my main concern.
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The clamour for fame, fortune or both on the part of the trainers seems to supersede all ethical requirements in this endeavour. This is a very disturbing development. Having trained working and service dogs for three decades now and in the process attended over 150 courses and seminars and attained several qualifications, I feel both compelled and competent to speak on this issue. The preponderance of owners seemingly want their dogs to protect them, their families and their properties. This is not a misplaced desire. They must however understand that the process cannot be reversed once taught whether correctly or wrongly; and therein lies the problem. Where do you find a responsible trainer that has the depth of knowledge to teach your dog when a situation requires a response? Or, has that dog become a loaded weapon waiting to go off?
T Braining ooks It is not possible for a dog who is trained by a trainer in the absence of the owner in the form of a timed course, to settle happily back into it’s household, accept and identify it’s owners as real alphas. The reason for this is as follows. Not all dogs/breeds learn this kind of work as easily as others and some will require varied amounts of pressure put on them to react. Especially where their breeding is geared towards natural defence. Neither have they been taught the basics to guard and defend. Dogs, like people, have different thresholds, both for processing and learning. Therefore, the trainer aims to win/earn the dog’s respect, and as a result, once the dog is charged, everyone else is a potential target. Everyone involved in his area needs to take a step back and show some responsibility. In particular, the owners. I cannot count the number of owners that have called me and complained of handler aggression and nervousness by their own dogs. The answer to this is often quite simple and consistent. “It is the trainers fault”. There are no bad dogs, just bad owners. There are however dogs with “weak nerves” that produce instability. Most dogs trained in personal protection will not accept multiple handlers and those that have enough confidence to do so will not accept pressure/ orders from both trainer and owner. I often see the trade marks of incorrect training based on bullish, cruel, muddled, outdated methods, all based on the backwash of the quick fix and the so called high turnover. These hatchet jobs create dangerous dogs that are poor in social interactions and civil defence because they have not been taught the difference and/ or exposed to most real life situations. The dog will not discriminate because there has been an absence of imprinting, testing, proofing to make him clear headed in the quest to churn dogs out for profit. The result is that the dog may perceive things incorrectly and see the wrong person as a target -- in some cases it’s own handler. This is a very serious matter. Any dog can bite, true, but bite who? A child? A wife/husband? A friend? An innocent passer by? Househelp? I see it every single day. I was recently summoned by a senior doctor in a very well known hospital in Lagos who said that they see on average two bites daily from family dogs. “In some cases, these bites are very serious”. In one incident there were over 15 bites on a patient. He lost so much blood he had to be given a transfusion. There is a recent case of a family GSD in the East that killed his owner during a mating. This is not a first and sadly, with current trends, won’t be the last. Who is benefiting? Certainly, not the unfortunate victims. The only gainers are the trainers who have fallen into a pattern of deceit, producing dysfunctional dogs that will NEVER live a happy life, pocketing the money and disappearing for good. We are an incurious generation and much of what we desire quickly is often problematic. We do not realize the serious side of this obsession. The abundance of
willing takers and givers is almost obscene, given the repercussions and reverberations. Many of these breeds already have a genetic propensity for aggression. All that is required is a trigger. In truth, very many trainers don’t really understand the principle of Drive > Trigger> Reward. We will be dealing with these factors in due course. This is the basic theory on which this kind of training is premised. A dog that is considered to be a candidate for PP/bite work needs to have reached a certain age of maturity and physical development, be biddable, obedient, social and confident. There is no vindication in putting a dog out that ends up fatally wounding a person because the wrong triggers have been applied. I have studied the methods of some of these trainers and found that they are even putting themselves at great risk trying to show off to their clients that they can undertake this type of training. How many dogs have I seen that have turned back during agitation and taken a nip or worst still full bite at the handler. This behaviour is known as handler aggression and occurs when a dog is so frustrated and wired that respect for the handler totally erodes. This is a result of incorrect procedure. For them, the proof that they have trained a dog is the fact that it bares it’s teeth, shows aggression and readiness to attack all things at all times. How sad. Finally, many dogs that are confident and raised in happy homes using positive reinforcement will defend to an extent anyway. These attributes can be exploited and developed to assist in the building of defence. Sadly, a dog locked in an undersized dark kennel in a dingy part of the backyard will never be confident because he is unsure of his ability when asked to perform a defensive role. Ordinarily such a dog needs confidence building first, socialisation next and then obedience before ever being considered for protection work. In the case of an innately aggressive dog, you may need to help him channel the aggression correctly. There are methods. We must stop this trial by error approach. It is sure to backfire. Many owners tell me they want an aggressive guard dog at all cost. Naturally, I question their motives and indeed their ability to handle the finished product correctly and try to educate them. Many will go elsewhere and pay a fee to acquire a problem. Who will ultimately pay? This is a misplaced ideology. To summarise, the theory that you can put a time frame on the training of a dog is a completely erroneous one and a falsehood. Dogs, like people have differing levels of aptitude and learning capacity. Each dog must be taken at it’s own pace, not that of the trainer who is usually just after the speedy proceeds. Adedapo A Ojora DWLK9 Ojora@dogsworldmagazine.com
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Feeding Your Puppy
Before venturing into the subject of feeding a puppy it is important that we understand what we mean by “puppy”. You will say that, it is obvious that a puppy is the baby of a dog. Granted! But we are not talking of one day old, two week old or even five week old puppies. A responsible breeder WILL NOT separate a puppy from its mother till it is at least seven or eight weeks old. And there are good reasons for this. First of all it is advisable that for the first 3 weeks, the puppies should have as little intervention as possible from the breeder as the mother is in the best position to cater to all its needs at this stage. After all, we are not dogs. Following the first three weeks, the mother and other littler mates, will teach your pup basic social, survival and hygiene skills. This training is very important to the future dog’s ability to settle well in your home. Many breeders are in a hurry to pocket your money and get rid of puppies as quickly as possible, caring little for how the pup does later in life. So when we say “puppy” we are hoping you have received your pup at the age of eight weeks or more. This way you are more confident that the dog has been properly weaned and knows how to control its bladder and bowel movements. Many breeders will advise you to feed your eight week old puppy four times a day, then at three months reduce the feeds to three times a day, and by five months reduce again to twice daily. Some advise to keep the feeds to twice a day, while others feel it is fine to reduce further to once daily from the age of ten months. This will depend on each individual dog and how well he adjusts to a single meal a day. Some dogs prefer twice a day. Those feeding their dogs a complete dry food often just leave the food out all day for the dog to help himself when and as he feels like it. As concerns how much to feed, the rule of thumb is that if the dog has eaten up every scrap of his food, it is possible that he is still hungry. You should therefore ensure that the quantity is such that he leaves just a little bit on is plate after every meal. It is unlikely that a healthy, properly weaned puppy will overfeed or underfeed itself. These guidelines alone will however, not give your puppy all he needs if the quality of his food is poor. Below are some of the recommended nutrients of the Association Of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). It will guide you in your choice of food, depending on your dog’s stage of growth, activity level, if it is a pregnant bitch or just a pet with a sedentary lifestyle.
Dog Food Nutrient Profiles* Units Nutrient
Growth and
Adult JO-JO Crunchy
JO-JO Crunchy
JO-JO Crunchy
Energy
Extra
Economy
25
23
20
5
16
12
8
1
0.6
2.5
1.3
1.3
2
7.3
7.3
250
9.9
9.9
12
DM Basis Reproduction
Maintenance
Minimum
Minimum
Protein
%
22
18
Fat
%
8
Calcium
%
Copper
mg/kg
Max
Vitamin A
IU/kg
5,000
5,000
250,000
11,250
11,250
5,500
Vitamin D
IU/kg
500
500
5,000
1,450
1450
725
Vitamin E
IU/kg
50
50
1,000
75
75
40
* Association Of American Feed Control Officials
JO-JO Crunchy Energy: Ideal for puppies, pregnant and lactating bitches. JO-JO Crunchy Extra: Ideal for older puppies and hiogh activity working dogs. JO-JO Crunchy Economy: Ideal for adult dogs
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Nutrition
It Could Happen To You
Taking the time to enjoy the company of furry friends is a good remedy for battling the daily stresses of today’s fast-paced life. But an increasing number of people find themselves battling a problem that plays havoc with the home. There is scientific evidence a growing number of families are being torn asunder by a beastly affliction called Multiple Pet Acquisition Disorder. This is a rapidly progressive condition that usually strikes victims during mid-life. Early symptoms are hard to diagnose as they often masquerade as a harmless interest in dog magazines. Before long, however, the problem escalates and pet-a-mania sets in. When left unchecked the full-blown disorder is likely to develop, and your home begins
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to resemble a farm house. The disorder can lay dormant for years only to emerge under the most innocent of circumstances. For instance children have the audacity to grow up and leave home to selfishly begin lives of their own, the house can appear to have extra space, and rearranging the furniture doesn’t seem to help. The home still looks, feels, and sounds vacant. In an attempt to avoid the dreaded empty nest syndrome, an alternative is quickly sought. It is only a matter of time before the idea of bringing a new family member into the home is considered. But, mid-life for most couples isn’t the best time to think of reviving the propagation process - regardless if the oven still works. It is at this point the idea of adopting
another family pet seems a reasonable solution. Of course the classic excuse is the need to protect home and family from armed robbers. Who can argue with that? But, things quickly get out of hand when only one member of the couple is inflicted by the disorder since the other half can find no convincing argument why not.. For the partner on the receiving end, the problem becomes too big to handle. Support groups for sufferers are nonexistent, materials and books on the subject not yet vogue. Recent surveys indicate most sufferes find it difficult to admit they even have a problem. Desperate to regain a sense of normalcy in the home, and the freedom to walk across the lawn without steppng into last nights dinner, it becomes imperative that you learn to say, “NO more dog!”
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Steps
To Determine How Much Food To Give Your Puppy? By: John Mailer
To determine the amount of dog food to begin with when you start feeding a growing puppy, apply the following steps:
Step 1: Find a dog nutrition chart
( Just go online and type in dog nutrition chart) and determine the number of calories per pound of body weight your puppy should have for his age. For example, a 7-week-old pup weighing five pounds needs 400 calories every day.
Step 2: Divide the number of
calories contained in a pound of the food you are feeding into the number of calories your puppy needs every day to find out how much food you should offer to begin with. For instance, if the 7-week-old pup is being fed a dog food containing 600 calories per pound, he needs about 400/600 cal per Ib. or 0.66 pounds of dog food each day.
Step 3: Divide the amount of food
needed each day into the appropriate number of daily feedings, according to the following rule: If the puppy is from six weeks to four months of age, feed him four times per day. If the pup is from four months to 12 months, feed it three-times daily. When the pup is over 12 months, feed him twice daily for the rest of his life, 1/3 in the morning and 2/3 in the evening. These are guide lines to give your puppy the correct amount of dog nutrition. Puppies do not need to be fed six to eight times daily. Although such frequent feedings may improve slightly the efficiency with which the puppy uses the dog food, but it is to such a small degree that the extra time spent in preparing and feeding so many meals is not worth the effort. Puppies have been raised successfully with only two or three daily feedings immediately from weaning, but four seems to be the number that provides the best growth for the least effort by the dog owner. If a puppy cleans up every bit of food offered for
three days in a row, add 5% more dog food to the daily feeding. If he continues to eat everything he is offered for three more days, add 5% more dog food. Continue to add dog food at this rate until the puppy leaves a tiny bit at each meal. It is entirely possible in a growing puppy, that you may never reach a point at which he will leave any food, until he is almost grown. There is no need to worry as long as the puppy gains about the same amount of weight each week as he did the week before. Between 10 and 12 months of age, the rate at which a puppy grows starts to slow down. At the same time the dog’s food consumption also begins to drop. This is a normal occurrence, brought about by the reduction in the dog’s need for extra nutrients and energy required for growth. The reduction is simply an indication that the puppy is reaching maturity. Some dog owners may mistake this reduction in food consumption as an indication of illness but providing he has been fed the right dog nutrition there is no problem. This fear becomes even more pronounced when the maturing process makes the dog less active, as well. Novice dog owners usually forget that human adolescents go through the same steps on their way to becoming adults. Other dog owners may forget the fact that the maturing process in the dog requires only about 12 months to complete, while in humans it usually takes 20 years! For mor by John Mailer visit www. ilovedog.org Dog’s World 35
H Books ealth and Care
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How Vitamin Supplements May Help Prevent It By Andy Machin
One of the big signs of a healthy, happy dog is a dog with good digestion. And one of the by products to a dog able to digest his food well is that he won’t be as prone to an outbreak of embarrassing dog flatulence. Your dog’s diet and the quality of food you feed him will naturally have a direct bearing on his digestion powers and general health as well as having a bearing on how prone he is to flatulence. In general terms the better quality of food you feed your best buddy the less frequent the flatulence attacks. A good quality diet alone might not be enough to help your pooch to prevent the odd gassy episode. Vitamin supplements and mineral supplements used in addition to a good diet can help in a big way not only with the general health and well being of your pet but also as a prevention against dog flatulence. Keep the vitamin and mineral supplements in proportion and balance. Do a little research or have a word with your vet to obtain professional advice on what vitamins and minerals would be best for your dog. For example thiamine and pyridoxine can help the dog’s nervous system. Vitamin A deficiency can contribute to skin lesions whereas a lack of vitamin D in the dog’s diet can result in bone weakness. These problems are many a time encountered by the dog owners. Among these, vitamin A toxicities may
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occur if you feed them in excessive amounts, like vitamin D. Hence, give emphasis on this while you are using these vitamins in the dogs. Cod liver oil from selected fishes has more vitamin A in them and are universally good feed for dogs. The age of your dog will have a direct bearing on what to feed him. A puppy needs a much different diet to an older more mature animal for example. Take these factors into consideration when giving your dog a good quality feed including the proper vitamins and supplements fed to him at the right time in the right amounts. Such steps will benefit your dog by aiding his powers of digestion and general health. This in turn may help to cut down on or prevent flatulence in your dog if he is prone to the odd bout of wind.
Health and Care
Dog Respiratory Disorders Acute Coughing, Sneezing, Snoring
allergic inflammation to the bronchi in the lungs. And of course any foreign object stuck in the lung will cause acute coughing. What to do: Kennel cough is extremely contagious so be sure to isolate your dog and get him to the veterinarian right away. Cough suppressants can be given to your dog
for a full checkup. And if you have a dog breed such as the Pekingese or Pug that snores, this could be a sign of potential heart and breathing problems. Your dog may have surgical reduction of the length of the soft palate to reduce or eliminate the snoring issue.
Changing Of Your Dog’s Voice
If you notice that your dog’s bark
By: John Mailer
It is very common for all dogs to cough on an occasional basis, especially when they first wake up. However, allergic sneezing is typically a nonproductive sneeze that occurs in paroxysms and the infections will often produce puss. If you notice a bloody discharge from a single nostril then that is an indication of a tumour or a foreign object.
Acute Coughing
Acute coughing can be a sign of something a little less dangerous, but important nevertheless. Acute coughing may be a sign of kennel cough, acute bronchitis, inhalation pneumonia, a foreign object in the airway, or even an infection of the tonsils, larynx, or pharynx. Kennel cough is contracted from other dogs which causes inflammation of the voice box. Bronchitis is caused by a bacterial or
to ease the pain. Medications an be administered to treat any of the above infections. And if there is only a foreign object stuck, then the vet can pull it out with forceps.
Snoring
There are many breed of dog that have elongated soft palates that hang at the back of the throat, especially those dogs with compressed faces. This soft palate interferes with the larynx and produces a snore. An allergic inflammation in the throat can also be the cause of your dog’s snoring problem. Also, snoring is enhanced if the dog has narrow nostrils and larynx. What to do: Although snoring may not seem like a series issue, it is always best to consult your vet
is altered in any way, then it could be due to damage of the larynx. Also, allergic reactions from bee stings can cause laryngeal swelling. Worst case scenario for the older dog is that a tumour has developed. What to do: Your vet may give your dog antihistamines or antiinflammatories to reduce allergic swelling. If the problem is as severe as a tumours, then your dog will undergo surgery to have the tumour removed. If you suspect your dog of having any of the above problems then the vet may have to insert an artificial windpipe, administer medications, or at worst, surgery. Improvement to cardiac function controls heart related coughing.
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How To Help Your Dog When It Has
Had A Stroke
By Jean Morgan
It may come as a shock to you to find out that your dog has suffered from a stroke. Unlike humans, when a dog has a stroke, he often won’t become paralyzed or display any of the human signs of stroke. In fact, with the right care and attention, chances are he will bounce right back within a short period after suffering from a stroke, especially if he has a little help.
How To Tell Your Dog Has Had A Stroke? Often, there are a few signs that will tell you that your dog is suffering from a stroke. These usually include loss of sight, falling over, and tilting and turning of the head. If you notice your dog displaying these symptoms, you should take him to the vet to rule out other serious health problems such as brain disease, which may be the underlying cause of the symptoms. Often, pet owners are not aware that their dog has suffered from a stroke. If your pet is advanced in years, seems off color, or acting strangely, he may have suffered a stroke. The best way to find out for sure is to take him to the vet for an examination. Once there, the vet will put your dog under anesthesia, and run some tests to find out what is causing your dog to act strangely.
My Dog Has Had A Stroke, What Should I Do? If your dog has had a stroke, it is important to remember that dogs don’t suffer as badly from strokes as humans do, and they will recover faster than humans. Once your dog has had a stroke, there is not a lot that your vet can do for him. In most cases, there is no magical cure, or special pill, all your vet will do is confirm that it was a stroke, and rule out the dangerous diseases that may be causing your dog to suffer from the strokes. However, there are some things that you, the owner of your dog, can do to help with his recovery. Because you share 38 Dog’s World
a close owner-pet bond, your dog will recover faster if you are around to care for him, and cheer him on as he starts getting better. Make sure that he has a warm cozy place to rest, and plenty of encouragement, and love from you, to remind him of why he wants to get better. You may also need to encourage your pet to eat, and drink soon after he has suffered from a stroke, and help him onto his feet, and encourage him to take bathroom breaks outside. Exercise, especially strenuous exercise, should be avoided. Once your dog is feeling well enough, he will soon tell you when he is ready to start going on walks again. After a matter of weeks, he will be starting to get back to his old self. Don’t forget that once your dog has recovered, he will still need plenty of love, and encouragement, and may not be as agile as he was before the stroke. Strokes can keep reoccurring in dogs, so keep a close eye on him.
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Seventeen year old Aisha aho loves music, photography and fashion owns several dogs is just entering her A level courses.
Little Archana of the Indian Language School, Lagos says that although she is scared of larger dogs, she loves puppies and finds them very cute. Arachana is seen here getting ready to go on stage to perform an Indian dance during the recent Jarmansthami celebrations of Krishna’s birthday, at the Guaranga Foundation.
Thirteen year ofl Ebere from Corona School, enjoys listening to music and loves dogs. Her has a Labrador Retriever and plans to be a lawyer when she finishes school.
Twelve year old Gabriel who plans to become a professional footballer feels that all animals, but dogs in particular, should be treated kindly.
Twelve year old Funsho is in junior secondary school and loves small dogs. His dog is a massive dog called Fillo. His ambition is to become an artist when he grows up. He dislikes those who do not take proper care of their dog. Dog’s World 39
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Dogs During Labour By: Jack Russell
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reeding dogs is an exciting experience. From the time a proper mate is found to the point that the puppies are born, it is crucial to take careful steps to make this successful. Professional breeders do not breed frequently and will only do so when a pair is found to be healthy that will ensure the birth of healthy offspring. The ideal breeder should have the pair of dogs tested for every possible disease as well as have all the information regarding the pair’s ancestors and health records on file. Should a breeder find no problem in the history of the pair, then the process can begin. Dogs normally come into heat twice a year which is every six months. Larger dogs can come into heat every eight or ten months which usually lasts about three weeks. Vaginal bleeding and swelling of the vulva are a sure sign that the dog is in heat.
A dog's pregnancy or gestation period lasts between 60 to 67 days. Most dogs give birth after 63 days. The only way to determine the stage of the dog’s pregnancy is by keeping track of time from the day of the breeding. Keeping a record of this on file is advisable for reference purposes. Exactly three weeks after breeding, the mother must be examined to confirm the pregnancy. The dog must be given premium brand of dog food for the duration of the pregnancy and throughout the nursing period. During pregnancy, the mother's food consumption will almost double compared to the prepregnancy level so increased feeding must be given to ensure that there is enough for both the dog and the puppies. Behavioural changes are to be expected during this time. The dog will demand for more affection
About the Author Jack Russell is a a long time dog fancier, visit his Dog Resources Blog and download his Free Dog Owners Handbook - it’s Dog Gone Good! http://www.daveshealthbuzz. com/dogcare/
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A local business was looking for office help. They put a sign in the window, stating the following: “HELP WANTED. Must be able to type, must be good with a computer and must be bilingual. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.”
A short time afterwards, a dog trotted up to the window, saw the sign and went inside. He looked at the receptionist and wagged his tail, then walked over to the sign, looked at it and whined. Getting the idea, the receptionist got the office manager. The office manager looked at the dog and was surprised, to say the least. However, the dog looked determined, so he lead him into the office. Inside, the dog jumped up on the chair and stared at the manager. The manager said, “I can’t hire you. The sign says you have to be able to type.” The dog jumped down, went to the typewriter and proceeded to type out a perfect letter. He took out the page and trotted over to the manager and gave it to him, then jumped back on the chair. The manager was stunned, but then told the dog, “The sign says you have to be good with a computer.”
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or may experience a few days of vomiting. Later on, the expectant mother will search for a secure place to deliver the puppies. So, one must ensure that a proper place is ready when the time comes. An ideal place for an expecting mother is a box. Depending on the size of the dog, it must be spacious enough for the dog to move around and must have layers of newspaper inside it that will absorb birthing fluids. This should also have low sides for the mother to look outside and for the breeder to easily check if assistance is needed and to make it easy to remove soiled papers without interrupting the mother and the newborn puppies.
The dog jumped down again and went to the computer. The dog proceeded to demonstrate his expertise with various programs and produced a sample spreadsheet and database and presented them to the manager. By this time the manager was totally dumb-founded! He looked at the dog and said, “I realize that you are a very intelligent dog and have some interesting abilities. However, I *still* can’t give you the job.” The dog jumped down and went to a copy of the sign and put his paw on the sentences that told about being an Equal Opportunity Employer. The manager said, “Yes, but the sign *also* says that you have to be bilingual.” The dog looked at him straight in the face and said, “Meow.” ______________________ During break time at obedience school, two dogs were talking. One said to the other...”The thing I hate about obedience school is you learn ALL this stuff you will never use in the real world.”
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THE LAGOS TRANSPORT SYSTEM Lagosians have embraced the new Bus Rapid Transit programme recently launched by the Lagos State Government. An observatory tour of the metropolis undertaken by DW revealed that the system is enjoying wide acceptance. The project, which plans to carry an average of six thousand passengers hourly is envisaged to be the solution to the problems of traffic congestion in our most populous state. With about
15 bus shelters, the BRT buses shuttle between Mile 12, Ketu, and CMS at very affordable rates. The Lagos state Governor Babatunde Fashiola said the issue of traffic congestion will soon become history and called on Lagos drivers to adhere strictly to all traffic regulations. The Governor said his administration is determined to provide Lagos with an efficient, comfortable and modern transportation system.
We bumped into actor, Rupert Everett as he pounced on an unexpecting dog and its owner on Bond Street London. Everett was filming for one of two Friday Night Shows that he hosted. Everett is himself an great dog lover and recently lost his black Labrador who died of cancer. Dog’s World 41
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Cheating and Infidelity: What To Look For...What To Do By: Keith L. Walker
Suspicion of infidelity is a horrible thing. It can cause insecurity, anxiety, fear, sleeplessness, depression, and can occupy your thoughts and mind all hours of the day and night. You begin to speculate: What did I do to drive him/her away? Did I love him/her enough? Did I smother him/her? Will I ever trust him/her again? Will our relationship ever be the same? What does the other person have that I don’t? After a while your health can suffer and your performance at work can suffer. And then it starts to affect others. Your children can become aware that something is “wrong with Mommy and Daddy”, and they too can feel insecurity, anxiety, fear, sleeplessness… And they too will begin to speculate. Infidelity hurts the whole family…especially innocent children. And it destroys the safety and sanctity your home. I have been a private investigator for over fifteen years and have conducted many domestic investigations, performed many background checks, and conducted many, many hours of surveillance. Throughout the years, I have become sensitive to the “red flags” that may indicative that someone in a relationship was being unfaithful. Also, please note that I am not an attorney and am not providing legal advice. When in doubt, check with your attorney or other legal advisor –especially in matters regarding your partner’s privacy. So, let me share with you a number of subtle (and not-so-subtle) clues that you should be aware of, if you suspect that your partner is being unfaithful. While none of these “red flags” automatically mean you are being deceived, they should be regarded as possible indicators of deceit, to determine if further investigation is warranted. RED FLAGS: Usually, the thing that will tip you off is a change in behaviour. So, let’sWorld look at just a few of the behaviors 44 Dog’s
that you might observe, if your loved one was being unfaithful: Behaviour At Home: Your partner or spouse… ¨ Appears distant, shows a lack of interest or develop an unexplained aloofness ¨ Is frequently tired or lack interest in the relationship ¨Comes home smelling of an unfamiliar fragrance ¨Wears perfume/cologne much more often than usual ¨Arrives home and heads straight into the shower/bath ¨Gets dressed up a little too well for trips to the grocery or running some other kind of errand or menial task ¨Begins to speak more and more harshly to you, or is more sarcastic. Sometimes this is just an attempt to justify their cheating…or to give them an excuse to storm out of the room/house ¨Asks about your schedule more often than usual ¨Develops an increased focus on losing weight or pays more attention to their appearance ¨Stops wearing his/her wedding ring and, when asked, can’t give a reasonable explanation Romance: Your partner or spouse… ¨Is no longer interested in sex, or he/she makes excuses for its infrequency. ¨Starts to request kinky or other erotic sexual activity (behaviour) that you’ve never done before, including watching porn ¨Shows a “new talent” in the bedroom (that they might have learned from the individual with whom they’ve been cheating) ¨Appears reluctant to kiss you, or show affection toward you. ¨Criticizes you for showing him/her attention. ¨Continues giving poor excuses for why he/ she is not in the mood to make love. Work-related: Your partner or spouse… ¨Work longer hours, more frequently…and keeps you from viewing their paycheck/paystubs ¨Changes their established routine with no apparent reason ¨Begins discouraging you from calling him/
her at work ¨Is often “unavailable” when you try to call him/her at work. ¨Returns calls long after you leave a message for him/her. ¨Prefers to attend work functions (or any events) alone and tries to discourage you from attending. ¨Takes more trips for business reasons and even refuses to let you drive him/her to the airport. Telephone Mannerisms: Your partner or spouse… ¨Receives “mysterious” phone calls. ¨You get an increasing number of hang-ups or “wrong numbers” when you pick up the phone. Especially if the caller hangs up after hearing your voice and doesn’t speak, because often (though not always) a person who makes a “real” wrong number will at least ask, “Is Fred there?” before hanging up. ¨Phone bills show unexplained toll or long distance charges. ¨Hurriedly answers the phone to answer it before you do. ¨Leaves the room to talk on the phone. ¨Whispers while on the phone. ¨ Suddenly needs a cell phone (or pager) and discourages you from looking at or using the phone or pager. ¨Deletes numbers from “caller ID”. ¨Behaves differently or ends the telephone calls abruptly when you enter the room. Or appears to hang up quickly. Paper Trails: ¨Finding credit card receipts for gifts you didn’t receive. ¨An increase in ATM withdrawals. Especially those from out-of-town (receipts bear a time/ date stamp). ¨Credit card receipts showing purchases from places that are unknown to you or seem suspect ¨He/she rushes to get the mail before you do. ¨She/he gets a separate P.O. Box. ¨Unusual phone numbers appear on the bill. ¨The duration and time of the calls appear excessive.
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¨She/He starts to pay the phone bills or credit card bills themselves. ¨ You notice business travel or other deductions for travel or other expenses that you were unaware of. Automobile related: ¨The passenger’s seat is adjusted differently from how you had left it. ¨Taking child seat out of the car for no particular reason. ¨Finding suspicious items like phone numbers, receipts, lipstick, condoms or strange hairs in the vehicle. ¨Keeping a change of clothes in the trunk. ¨Unexplainable mileage or a lack of additional mileage. For example, if your spouse states they went out of town yet the odometer indicates that only a distance of 25 miles had been driven. Conversely, if your spouse states they’d only been to the office that day, yet their odometer shows many more miles had been driven, this too, may be a significant matter. Computer-related: ¨They warily guard access to their computer. ¨They shut down the computer as you walk into the room. ¨They add password protection to their computer. ¨Or they stay up to “work” on the computer long after you’ve gone to bed. ¨They have unusual sites showing in their “browser history”, or erase them after each late-night session. ¨They delete email message more frequently Again, let me reiterate that these behaviors are only indicators of infidelity and are not absolutes. Some cheaters are very deceitful and can cover their tracks superbly. They may become more attentive in an effort to compensate for the fact that their attentions are going elsewhere. They behave like “model” parents in an effort to alleviate their guilt. They can juggle the extra-marital relationship, while tending to the marriage in a seemingly flawless way. They may also have friends that will help them to get out of the house or provide alibis for the cheater. These are the people who are the hardest to catch, and the ones who cause the most pain when they are finally caught. These constitute even more reason to consider retaining the services of a professional investigator. When You Begin to suspect, just observe -don’t accuse: If, after some consideration, you begin to have suspicions then don’t accuse, but just observe. If you accuse your partner and are mistaken, you risk causing unnecessary and irreparable damage to your relationship…damage that may take a lot of time to recover from. And, even if you are correct, it’s quite possible that your spouse/partner will be able to explain their behaviour in a manner that’s sufficient to cause you to have reasonable doubt. And, because they are now aware that you have suspicions, they will be even more careful and more guarded, making it much more
difficult for you to determine the truth. If you become suspicious, don’t treat the cheater any differently and don’t interfere. Now is the time for careful observation, and not for anger. The cheater will eventually be found out, so it’s important to be patient, observant, and to make note of patterns of behaviour. After some patient observation you’ll probably be able to provide a great deal of helpful information to a professional investigator, so that the investigator can obtain the evidence and documentation you need. Make note of information such as: the most likely days/times when your partner may be misbehaving, places your partner alleges to frequent, people with whom your partner alleges to keep company. The more information you have (regardless of whether you think it’s important or not), the greater the likelihood an investigator can determine the truth…and do it in the most costeffective manner. A final word of caution: If you think a spouse or partner is misbehaving while you’re out of town, you may consider pretending to plan a trip out of town, in order to conduct your own surveillance and confirm your suspicions. You should be discouraged from doing this is because if your suspicions are confirmed, your emotions may cause you to react in a manner that is counter-productive. Emotions can make us all behave in a reactionary way, and at moments like this, it’s vitally important to keep a cool head. So, if this idea still appeals to you, consider having a private investigator conduct surveillance during this time. Absolutely certain your spouse/partner –IScheating? Once you’ve observed your spouse or partner for a sufficient amount of time, you may eventually feel that it is necessary to confront him/her. How do you handle it? If your intention is to file for divorce if your suspicion is confirmed, then first seek the counsel of an attorney. It is important to understand your options before you decide to confront him/her. Find out about how to protect yourself financially, and get an understanding of the laws regarding child custody and support. If you feel you absolutely must confront the alleged cheater, make sure to do so at a time when he/she is not rushed or running late. You want them to have time to speak with you. You don’t want them to have a reason to leave the room/house. Don’t ask while he/she is driving and of course: don’t ask while children are present. Before you actually confront them, ask simple, non-invasive questions to get an idea of their general attitude and willingness to talk in general. You will do this for the same reason that a person operating a polygraph machine might: to establish an idea of their “baseline”. So, for example, ask what they want for breakfast, or they have planned for the day… or anything else that they can respond to easily. Then just observe their general behavior.
Once you finally confront the person, you’ll need to carefully observe their behaviour. You can expect him/her to be defensive. They may become evasive and reply with something like, “What makes you think that?” (trying to see where they’d slipped up). Or, they get indignant, “Why on earth would you say such a thing?” or “I’m offended that you would say such a thing!” Often, innocent people will respond directly by saying, “Yes” or “No”. They are more likely to respond to your inquiry directly, kindly and patiently. They are more likely to show that they are willing to discuss your concerns and to address those things that caused you to doubt in the first place. Cheaters are generally very uncomfortable about addressing the issue and may “explode” and become very defensive and angry. When confronting them, if may help to inquire about specific occasions when you -know- for certain what the truth is, so you can see if they are lying. This is where a private investigators documentation and report can come in handy because they can provide undeniable truth that can reveal their lies and deceits. Finally: Do not resort to violence. I cannot stress this enough. Criminal charges and possible jail time will cause you to suffer and will keep you from making sure the cheater gets what they deserve. If you are the victim of a cheater, then you will probably have some very important decisions to make. So, the first step is always to determine the unbiased, objective truth. To make sure that you know the truth, consider retaining the services of a professional investigator. They have the experience to deal with these matters objectively and clear-headedly. They also have the equipment necessary to obtain the proof you’ll need in case you go to court. And if you have an attorney, your investigator should work with them to make sure that their combined efforts focus on making sure you reap the maximum benefit. If your spouse or partner is cheating on you, it forces you into making some very important decisions. The decisions are not only about your own future, but also about your children’s future as well. We make our best decisions when we know the truth and understand the reality of things. The decisions may not be easy, but they are still the best decisions we can make. About The Author Keith L. Walker is the director/lead investigator of Discovery Services Private Investigators in Springfield Massachusetts. He is a licensed private investigator with over 15 years of experience. Visit Discovery Services website at: http://www.discoveryservices.net/domestic_investigations.htm.
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Employee Centred Organisations By Dennis Harting
There is one guarantee in life. Things change. It is a certainty that nothing ever remains the same. This is especially true in business. Consider how different the business world is today compared to 30 years ago. Computers were virtually nonexistent with the exception of the largest corporations. Now, everything we do is tied to the computer and the Internet. Once you have had it, you only need to lose the Internet for a few days to realize how dependent we are upon it. It is a tool that completely revolutionized the business environment. Much like technology, other changes also impact businesses. One area that is becoming more apparent is the changing of the workforce. The baby boomers are about to hit retirement age. Thus, tens of millions of people will be exiting the employment pool over the next ten years. Conservative estimates put that number somewhere around 50 million people. Naturally, this will create an imbalance that favours the personnel still in the workplace. The 1970s saw the end to the company tilted work relationships. Every action was taken with the focus on the benefit to the company. Customers were not valued. In fact, they were taken for granted. Companies churned
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them with regularity knowing that for each that left, there was another one to bring in. The 80s saw a changing in this trend to companies being customer friendly. Increased competition forced companies to value their customers. Also, the advent of the Internet has made the buying public much smarter. Today, people have access to the information to make informed decisions. It is difficult to “pull the wool over people’s eyes” in this era. While the shift with the customers was occurring, the exact opposite took place with employees. The 70s saw the end to the “lifetime” employment. Companies that historically employed people for their entire careers suddenly started laying people off in large numbers. Delta is an example. Once known as one of the most employee friendly companies, it began letting people go in increments of 5,000. This began the trend which continued for the last couple of decades. Today, times are changing again. Many companies are operating under the presumption that customers are the most important thing. Watch these institutions perish over the next decade. Unless they make a shift
in their focus, they are destined to become extinct like the dinosaur. The demographics of the workplace are necessitating a major shift.
B Looks ifestyles we need to return to the days where we were “churning� customers. Someone who chooses to spend money with you needs to be valued and cherished. However, they are not the most important aspect of your business. Many businesses are finding that they can replace a lost customer in a reasonable period of time. However, these same companies are finding it difficult to make up for the loss of good employees. From this point moving forward, employees are the most important aspect of any company. If you are to be successful, your organisation needs to be employee focused.
There are plenty of customers available. Markets are opening up everyday. Technology allows us to sell goods and services to people who were inaccessible in the past. That is not to claim that
The best workers have many choices. This is only going to increase. By the end of the next decade, it is estimated there will be a shortage of over 10 million workers. It is believed that there will be 140 million people available to fill 150 million jobs. Where will your company match up in this market? Companies are accustomed to facing competition. However, in this era, it is not so much fighting over business but, rather, personnel. The successful
companies will be sure to cater to the people who work there. If you want to be the most successful company in your industry, aim to become the most employee friendly. This will ensure that you are able to attract the necessary people to foster success. Spend your time working on programmes that will increase their level of satisfaction. People want more than just a paycheck. If that is all you are offering, you will find yourself losing them to the competition. Making your company a fun and inspiring place to work is the new goal. Effective leaders need to spend time devising programmes to benefit their people. Factors such as benefits, pay, employee growth, and work flexibility all should be considered. These are some of the things on which future employment decisions will be based. Why should a company go through this process? The answer is because you do not have a choice. If they are not already doing so, the competition will soon be looking at these same factors. The fact that there are more people exiting the workforce than entering it is an indisputable fact. Are you going to find yourself part of the crowd that has 10 million jobs yet no prospects to fill those vacancies? You will if you continue to operate under the old premise that your customers are the most important aspect of the business. It is time to wake up and realize that without happy employees, you are finished. Dennis Harting is the Head Coach at Your Rich Life. He is an acclaimed speaker, trainer, and best-selling author. His international best selling books include Your Easiest Million and The Ultimate Procrastination Handbook. He also has had thousands of articles published worldwide. More information can be found at http:// www.yourrichlifeinc.com.
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Stress In The Workplace
How To Cope With It By: Anna Hart
Most of us readily acknowledge that stress is an inescapable part of life in our modern society. It’s in the home, the schools and the workplace. Workplace stress management is becoming a buzz word of sorts, as more companies seek ways to cope with workplace stressors. But what is it?
Defining Workplace Stress “Stress is the reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them.” (Managing stress at work: Discussion document, United Kingdom Health and Safety Commission, London, 1999) Stress in the workplace can be either positive stress that results in greater productivity, or negative stress that cuts productivity. Our definition does not say that stress in the workplace is a reaction to pressure, but to excessive pressure. It is when stressors are too demanding, exerting too much pressure on us, that they become negative. Workplace stress of a harmful nature is intense, continued, or repeated.
Who Is Affected by Workplace Stress? Everyone is affected at some time or other. As the world tries to increase output and limit time required, workplace stress hits both blue and white-collar workers. Evidence indicates that work that was once considered non-stressful is now approaching high-stress ratings. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the highest, increasing numbers of occupations are inching up toward the scale’s top. A recent table prepared by the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology lists law enforcement officers at the 7.7 level. Airline pilots are close behind at 7.5. And while they may seem to cause patients stress, dentists are rated 7.3. Even teachers have a high stress level of 6.2. Adolescents and older workers often have more trouble coping with workplace stress – women may have more trouble than men. People who have high levels of stress in the family will be more affected by workplace stress. 48 Dog’s World
Family Stress Increases Workplace Stress When a balance between work and family is missing, workplace stress is increased. Two-income families and single parent families are especially affected. Time-sensitive work can make greater demands than the worker can handle. Work schedules may change, creating stress in handling children. Harsh or bullying treatment at work can cycle into family stress, and back to workplace stress.
Health Impacts of Stress It is well accepted that stress produces a “fight-or-flight” response in humans. The heartbeat picks up speed. Breathing rhythm changes. Blood is sent to muscles and other vital organs. Adrenaline and noradrenaline is released into the blood, raising levels of energy-providing nutrients. Our bodies are ready to fight the enemy or run from him. The trouble is, we cannot easily fight workplace stress. We might want to land a punch on the nose of the boss that makes unreasonable demands, but we cannot. We might want to quit on the spot, but we need the income, so we are not able to carry through on our “fight-or-flight” response. Frustrated body systems trying to cope with this dilemma may give in to consequences such as chronic fatigue, depression, anxiety, migraine, insomnia, hypertension, heart disease, substance abuse and a host of other problems. Some employers have instituted workplace stress management programmes, with more or less success. In many cases, though, a programme of self-help for workplace stress, without individual research, might be more effective.
Self-Help for Workplace Stress If you were to take a self-help course entitled, as this article is, “Stress in the Workplace – How to Cope with It”, you would expect to learn practical things you could do to cope with workplace stress. Reports and research aside, you would want specific self-help. You would want steps that could help you begin to cope today.
B Looks ifestyles The following practical steps will get you started. Write your answers. 1. Analyze your job. Do you have a clear job description that tells what is expected of you? Are you sufficiently qualified for the work expected? Do you have the tools you need? Does the job use your talent? 2. Analyze your workplace. Is it clean and safe? Is it attractive and laid out well? Are things easy to find? Is it quiet enough for work? Is there a quiet room where you can take a break? Can you take a 5-minute break every hour or so? Are your work hours reasonable? 3. Analyze your feelings. Do you feel that your job is meaningful? Do you think you get enough feedback from others as to whether or not you are doing well? Do you feel as though people see you as an individual rather than a resource? Do you feel that you have the right to say “no” when the workload becomes too heavy? Once you have answered every question, decide what action you will take to change unwanted situations. You can, for example, request a clear job description if you don’t have one. You can ask to discuss job expectations. You can request missing tools that would reduce stress.
You can often clean or rearrange a workplace. You can make ergonomic changes for physical safety. With thought, you can create better work flow, or relocate needed tools. If your job seems meaningless, be creative. Look around for new ways of doing the job, of cutting costs or increasing production. A challenge can make a big difference in coping with workplace stress. Finally, learn to say “no” to unnecessary demands. Were you asked to “help” a habitual-long-lunch co-worker by adding part of her work to your own? Agree to do it once, but explain respectfully why the practice is unfair to both of you. Are you expected to remain at work until the last person leaves, even though you arrive an hour before anyone else? Ask respectfully if consideration can be given, since your work is done early. You will best cope with workplace stress when you learn which “monkeys” are yours to feed, and decline to feed anyone else’s “monkey”. Anna Hart, a career educator and writer, invites you to read more of her articles about workplace stress management at http://www.stressmanagementblog. com. Also on that site, Anna addresses issues of family stress, which directly relates to workplace stress. If you are eager to learn more recommendations to reduce workplace stress, you won’t want to miss Anna’s insights.
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Geologist, entrepreneur and owner of a dog named Daisy, fashionista Prince Emmanuel Usanga, whose designs have hit the fashion capitals of Milan, Paris, New-York and South Africa, tells us about his plans for the fashion industry “The first design I put on was created by my father. I was about four or five years old. Although at the time I was not conscious of what my father was doing, I soon grew to love making clothes. I love to make people look good. My father moved on to more sophisticated businesses such as palm oil production, soap production and so on. But that love of tailoring, which was built into us by my father has remained with me till today.” “Vendrika is a fashion production company. We design our wears and market them under our own label. The word Vendrika came out of the blue. I could say it was an inside, mind storming thing. Looking back I saw it as something of an adventure. Combining African culture, drive, enterprise and creativity. All in that single word Vendrika. The goal is to reposition Africa in terms of beauty and fashion and give our designs a global appeal. “Vendrika is organising a major yearly event for the valentine season to promote the Nigerian fashion industry as well as Vendrika Designs. We have a one week package of events. We try to turn Valentine’s into a season rather than a single day. We include catwalks at the beach, music and all night parties. We are looking at beauty in all its ramifications. A venture whereby the creative population, through entertainment, creativity, fashion, food, and technology will take the country forward.
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B Looks ifestyles Now, in your magazine you have adverts for different services. I tell people, “If you are into health, concentrate on that. If you are into breeding, let that specialization, etc. So that when someone picks a puppy, at least if there is any problem later you can easily trace it to the breeder. But if you combine everything then you won’t really know where the problem is coming from. Some people say, “My neighbour’s dog whelped let me just buy one from there.” I normally tell them that they should pick their dog from a recognized breeder so you can always go back and explain a problem and they will help, because they have a name to protect. There should be specialisation. People should only advertise what they really do. Don’t be a jack of all trades. Selling dogs, treating dogs, breeding dogs. . . If it is health let people know that anything to do with health, thes can come to you; anything a bout breeding, this is where I should go. This is a kennel. This is a vet clinic. If we do it this way, everything will fall into place.
It’s a Man’s World Comments from Dr (Mrs) Hauwa Motunrayo Ambali of Mabs Veterinary Clinic. Each day I give glory and thank God because I enjoy my work. It makes me happy. Many vets go into poultry where there is more money. It’s been fun but the veterinary medicine is very tough. As a woman I have to be on my toes. You must be up and doing because it is a man’s world.
Also, people do not differentiate between vets and quacks. They are all the same. Everybody is the same. But it is what you do that will attract customers to you. It is the way you handle the dog that will bring them to you. Although it would be cheaper for them to patronize the quacks, they would think twice. They must have a reason to pay a little more. The only way we can reap the benefits of this thing is for us to be focused. We have come a long way. I don’t think there is anyone you ask who would not be able to tell you something about dogs. Unlike those days when your grandfather would be wondering why you want to treat animals. We will get there.
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Lifestyle At the City People Fashion Awards Night, held at the MUSON Centre, actress Madam Kofo wows the crowds with another of her famous head gear designs as she makes an award presentation.
Rita Dominic was sighted here at Golden Gate Restaurant during the launch of Nigeria’s Top Model, Search TV show with Linda Ikeji. This will be the country’s first modelling reality TV Show in the style of the American version, hosted by Tayra Banks. The 13 week long show will see thirteen girls competing for the winning position. The show was created by Black Dove Communications.
Fountain of Life According to UNICEF, West and Central Africa rank lowest in the world for access to clean drinking water and sanitation and this, of course pushes up the region’s under five mortality rate, which is the highest in the world. Access by our people to potable water has long been a serious preoccupation especially since diarrhea is the second biggest killer of Nigerian children. The United Nations has therefore declared the year 2008 International Year of Sanitation. 52 Dog’s World
Gallery of Dog Breeds Heights are measured from the shoulder to the ground
AFGHAN HOUND Strength and dignity, combining speed and power COAT: Long. All Colours SIZE: Approx. 70 cm
BASSET HOUND Short-legged hound of considerable substance, well balanced. COAT: Smooth, short and close without being too fine. Generally black, white and tan (tri-colour). SIZE: 33 – 38 cm
AKITA Composed, faithful, docile and receptive. COAT: Red fawn, sesame, brindle and white, whitish coat on the sides of the muzzle, on the cheeks, on the underside of jaw, neck, chest, body and tail and on the inside of the legs. SIZE: 61.67 cm.
BEAGLE Alert, intelligent and of even temperament. Amiable and alert, showing no aggression or timidity. COAT: Short, dense and weatherproof. Any recognised hound colour other than liver. SIZE: 33 cm – 40 cm
ALASKAN MALAMUTE Affectionate and friendly. COAT: Thick coat ranging from light grey to black, sable, and shadings of sable to red. SIZE: 23 - 26 in.
BEARDED COLLIES Steady, intelligent working dog, with no signs of nervousness or aggression. COAT: Slate grey, reddishfawn, black, blue, all shades of grey, brown and sandy. SIZE: 51 – 56 cm
AME SPANIEL Equable in temperam,ent with no suggestion of timidity. COAT: Silky, flat or slightly wavy. COLOUR: Any solid colour, ranging from lightest cream to black. SIZE: About 38 cm.
BELGIAN SHEEP (Tervuren) Warm, neither timid, nervous nor aggressive. COAT: Long and abundant, ruff-like around neck, particularly in males. Black or black with limited white. Frosting (white or grey) on muzzle. SIZE: 56 – 66 cm
AMERICAN STAFFORD TERRIER COAT: Short, close and glossy. Any colours. SIZE: 43 – 48 cm
BERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG Long haired tri-coloured working dog, of above medium size. COAT: Long, smooth or slightly wavy. Jet black with rich tan markings and white markings. SIZE: Approx. 58 – 70 cm
BASENJI COAT: Short, sleek and close, very fine. Skin very pliant. Pure black and white; red and white; black, tan and white. White on the feet, chest and tail tips. SIZE: Approximately 41cm
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Gallery of Dog Breeds Heights are measured from the shoulder to the ground
BICHON FRISE Friendly and outgoing. COAT: White fine, silky with soft corkscrew curls. SIZE: 23 – 28 cm
BOXER Lively, strong loyal to owner and family. Obedient, friendly at play but with guarding instinct. COAT: Short glossy, smooth and tight to body. Fawn or brindle in colour. SIZE: Height: 57 – 63 cm
BLOODHOUND Very powerful, affectionate, neither quarrelsome with companions nor with other dogs. Somewhat reserved and sensitive. COAT: Smooth, short and weatherproof. Black and tan, liver and tan and red. SIZE: 61 – 66 cm
BULL TERRIER Strongly built, muscular, well balanced and active, full of fire and courageous. COAT: For white: pure white coat; for coloured, brindle preferred, Black, brindle red, fawn and tri-colour acceptable. SIZE: There are neither weight nor height limits.
BOERBOEL Powerful dog. COAT: Short and smooth. Any colour. SIZE: 55 – 70 cm
BULLDOG Smooth-coated, thick set, low in stature, broad, powerful and compact. Fierce in appearance, but possessed of an affectionate nature. COAT: whole or smut, (i.e. whole colour with black mask or muzzle). SIZE: 61 – 69 cm
BORDER COLLIE Well proportioned, Tenacious, hardworking sheepdog, Keen, alert, responsive and intelligent. COAT: moderately long or Smooth, Variety of colours SIZE: Approx 5.3 cm
BULL MASTIFF Powerful build, enduring, active and reliable. High-spirited, alert and faithful. COAT: Short and hard, weather-resistant. Any shade of brindle, fawn or red. SIZE: 61 – 69 cm.
BOUVIER DES FLANDRES Calm, thoughtful and sensible but fearless dog. COLOUR: Usually grey, brindle or overlaid with black. SIZE: 59 - 61 cm
CANE CORSO Guard dog, Protection, Police and Tracking Dog. Guardian of property, family and livestock: extremely agile and responsive. COAT: Black, grey, fawn brindle SIZE: 60 – 68 cm. CHIHUAHUA Small, dainty, compact, alert dog; swift-moving with brisk, forceful action, Gay spirited and intelligent. COAT: Long or smooth coat. Any colour or mixture of colours. SIZE: Up to 2.7 kg.
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CHINESE CRESTED Happy, never vicious. COAT: Hairless. Any colour or combination of colours. SIZE: 23 – 33 cm
DOBERMANN A medium size, strong and muscularly dog. Friendly and calm; very devoted to the family. It loves children. COAT: Short, with tan, brown, yellow to pale grey markings. Solid black or solid grey. SIZE: 55 – 65 cm.
CHOWCHOW Active, compact, quiet dog, good guard, bluish-black tongue. Independent, loyal, yet aloof. COAT: Either rough or smooth. Whole coloured black, red, blue, fawn, cream or white, frequently shaded. SIZE: 46-56 cm
DOGO ARGENTINO Cheerful, frank, humble, friendly and not a barker. COAT: Completely white, SIZE: 60 – 68 cm
COCKER SPANIEL Merry, sturdy, sporting, well balanced, compact. Gentle and affectionate. Yet full of life and exuberance. SIZE: 38 – 41cm
FILA BRASILEIRO Aloofness towards strangers SIZE: 60 cm 75 cm
CORGI (Pembroke) Strong, alert and active, friendly and outgoing. COAT: Medium length, straight with dense undercoat, never soft, wavy or wiry. Self colours in red, sable, fawn, balck and tan, with or without white markings on legs, brisket and neck. SIZE: Approx 22.30 cm.
GREAT DANE Mascular, strongly though elegantly built. Friendly and outgoing COAT: Brindle, fawn, blue, black or harlequin SIZE: 76 cm minimum, weighing up to 54 kg.
DALMATIAN A spotted dog, balanced, strong, muscular and active. Capable of great endurance and a fair turn of speed. Outgoing and friendly, not shy. COAT: Short glossy. Ground colour pure white, black spotted, dense black spots. SIZE:56 – 61 cm
GIANT SCHNAUZER Large, powerful, stocky. An imperturbable dog prepared for defense COAT: Pure black with black undercoat, pepper and salt SIZE: 60 to 70 cm
DASCHUND Intelligent, lively, courageous. COAT: All colours. Smoothhaired, long-haired or wirehaired. SIZE: Standard: 9 – 12 kg (20 – 26 lb). Miniatures: Ideal weight: 4.5 kg (10 lb).
GOLDEN RETRIEVER Kindly, friendly and confident. COAT: Flat or wavy with good feathering. Any shade of gold or cream. SIZE: 51 – 61 cm
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GORDON SETTER Stylish dog, intelligent, able & dignified. COAT: Deep, shining coal black SIZE: 62 – 66 cm Stylish dog, intelligent, able and dignified. COAT: Deep, shining coal black SIZE: 62 – 66 cm
KING CHARLES SPANIEL Intelligent, reserved and gentle COAT: Long, silky and straight. Black and tan, tricolour, Blenheim or Ruby SIZE: 3.6 - 6.3 kg
GREYHOUND Strongly built, muscular power with long head and neck. Intelligent, gentle, affectionate and even-tempered. COAT: Black, white, red, blue, fawn, fallow, brindle or any of these colours broken with white. SIZE: 69 – 76 cm.
KOMONDOR Very courageous herding dog. COAT: Long and shaggy, tangling white hair. SIZE: At least 65 cm.
GERMAN SHEPHERD A medium-size, slightly elongated, strong and well muscled dog. Even tempered, self assured and easily trained. COAT: Black with tan, brown, yellow to pale grey markings. Solid black or solid grey. SIZE: 55 – 65 cm.
LABRADOR RETREIVER Strongly built, very active. Good tempered, very agile. Excellent nose. COAT: Wholy black, yellow or liver/chocolate. SIZE: 55 – 57 cm
IRISH WOLFHOUND A massive dog COAT: Rough and hard grey, brindle, red, black, pure white, fawn. SIZE: minimum of 40 kg
LHASA APSO Gay and assertive, alert, steady but somewhat aloof with strangers. COAT: Top coat long, heavy, straight. Golden, sandy, honeydark grizzle, slate, smoke, particolour, black, white or brown. SIZE: Approx 25 cm
IRISH SETTER (Irish Red Setter) Handsome and refined, tremendously active with untiring readiness to range and hunt under any conditions. COAT: Rich chestnut. SIZE: 57 – 66 cm
MALTESE Smart, white-coated, lively, intelligent, alert dog. COAT: Good length, not impeding action, straight, of silky texture, pure white SIZE: not exceeding 25 cm.
JACK RUSSEL Bold and fearless, friendly but quietly confident. COAT: May be smooth, broken or rough. Predominantly white with black, tan or brown markings. SIZE: 25 – 30 cm.
NEAPOLITAN MASTIFF Well boned, large, strongly built, vigorous, alert and muscular. A devoted and loyal guard dog. COAT: Preferred black, blue, all shades of grey brown. SIZE: 75 cm (50 – 70 kg)
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NEWFOUNDLAND Strong, impressive exceptionally gentle, docile. COAT: Dense, coarse and oily, water resistant. Black, brown or landseer: white with black markings. SIZE: 66 – 71 cm (28in), (5060kg)
PUG Great charm, dignity and intelligence. Even tempered, happy and lively. COAT: Silver, apricot, fawn or black SIZE: 6.3 – 8.1kg.
OLD ENGLISH Bold, faithful and trustworthy. COAT: Profuse shaggy hair. SIZE: At least 56 cm.
RHODESIAN RIDGERBACK Dignified, intelligent, aloof with strangers, but showing no aggression or shyness. COAT: Short and dense, sleek and glossy in appearance. Light wheaten to red wheaten. SIZE: 61 – 63 cm, 30 –32 kg.
PEKINGESE Small, fearless, loyal, aloof but not timid or aggressive. COAT: Long, straight with profuse mane. All colours and markings are permissible and of equal merit. SIZE: Not more than 5kg.
ROTTWEILER Good natured and fond of children. Devoted, obedient, and eager to work. COAT: Black with clear markings of a rich tan on the cheeks, muzzle, throat, chest, legs, over both eyes and under the base of the tail. SIZE: 56 – 68 cm. 42 – 50kg.
POINTER Alert, kind, even disposition COAT: Fine, short hard, and evenly distributed. Usual colours are lemon and white orange and white liver and white, and black and white. SIZE: 61-69 cm.
COLLIE (Rough) Friendly disposition, with no trace of aggressiveness. COAT: Very dense, sable and white, tricolour and blue merle. SIZE: 51- 61cm.
POMERANIAN Compact, extrovert, lively and intelligent. COAT: All colours permissible SIZE: 1.8 – 2.5 kg.
RUSSIAN SHEPHERD (Ovcharka) Fierce and distrustful of strangers. COAT: Long, coarse, dense coat. White or cream. SIZE: 48 – 50 kg.
POODLE Gay-spirited and good tempered. COAT: Very profuse and dense; all solid colours SIZE: Standard Poodles: over 38 cm. Miniature Poodles: 38 – 28 cm Toy Poodles: under 28 cm.
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SALUKI Reserved with strangers. Dignigied, intelligent and independent. COAT: Smooth and of soft silky texture. Any colour. SIZE: 57 – 71 cm.
STAFF BULL Highly intelligent and affectionate with children. COAT: Red, fawn, white, black or blue. SIZE: 36 – 41 cm.
SCOTTISH TERRIER Very agile and active in spite of short legs. Dignified, independent and reserved, but courageous and highly intelligent. Bold, but never aggressive. COAT: Close lying, double coat; undercoat short, dense and soft; out coat harsh, dense and wiry, together making a weather-resisting covering. Black, wheaton or brindle of any shade. SIZE: 25 – 28 cm (10 – 11 in). Weight: 8.5 – 10.5 kg (19 – 23 lb).
TIBETAN TERRIER Study, lively, good-natured loyal companion. Outgoing, alert. COAT: White, golden, cream, grey or smoke, black, particolour and tri-colour: any colour except chocolate or liver permissible. SIZE: 36 – 41cm
SHAR PEIA Calm, independent, loyal, affectionate to his family. COAT: Short, harsh and wrinkled. All solid colours except white. SIZE: 44 – 51 cm.
TOSA A patient, courageous Japanese mastiff COAT: Short hard & dense. red, fawn, apricot, black, brindle. SIZE: minimum of 55 to 60 cm
SHIH TZU Intelligent, active and alert. Friendly and independent. COAT: Long, dense. All colours. SIZE: Less than 27 cm.
WEIMARANER Medium sized, grey with light eyes. Fearless, friendly, protective, obedient and alert. COAT: Short, smooth and sleek, preferably silver grey SIZE: 56 – 69 cm.
SIBERIAN HUSKY A medium-sized working dog, quick and light on his feet and free and graceful in action. COAT: The coat of the Siberian Husky is double and medium in length, coming in colours from black to pure white. SIZE: 51 – 60 cm. 16 – 26 kg
WEST HIGHLAND WHITE TERRIER Small, active, alert, gay, courageous COAT: White SIZE: Approximately 28 cm
SAINT BERNARD Friendly by nature. COAT: Short haired or long haired, basic colour white with either small or large reddishbrown splashes or a continuous reddish-brown blanket covering back and flanks. SIZE: Minimum 65 – 90 cm
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YORKSHIRE TERRIER Long-coated, alert, intelligent toy terrier. COLOUR: Dark steel blue SIZE: up to 3.2 kg.