A Zwei file update. Our Pointer wild child is growing up!

by lkaim | Sep 21, 2012 | Dogs, Puppy Training, Purebred Dogs, Socializing your new puppy

I know it’s been a while since I updated the Zwei file, but summertime is busy here at Lionheart K9 and we barely have time to eat, let alone write! Zwei is now a substantial and well grown young lad. At just over 7 months, he is getting ready to debut at the...

The unintended consequences of USDA APHIS rule 2011-0003

by lkaim | Jul 10, 2012 | Breeding Dogs, Dog Laws, Dog Politics, Dogs, Purebred Dogs, Rescue dogs

Imagine a world without these dogs: We Need War Dogs More than Ever Paging Dr. Dog Well, that’s exactly what could happen if the USDA has it’s nefarious way. In it’s attempt to clean up either it’s act or it’s image, the USDA has started...

Purebred Dog Dilemma: Beautiful dogs vs Healthy Dogs

by lkaim | Apr 5, 2012 | Breeding Dogs, Dog Genetics, Dogs, Purebred Dogs

I thought this was a topical discussion considering the Samantha Brick article regarding the purported disadvantage of being attractive and a comment on FaceBook about the deliberate, planned breeding of mix bred dogs. My mind works in funny ways, I agree, but bear...

Doodles and Poos, Designer Dog Advantage or Trendy Fad?

by lkaim | Oct 9, 2011 | Breeding Dogs, Dog Genetics, Dogs, Purebred Dogs

Designer Dogs, Doodles and Poos There is a conundrum regarding the validity of claims surrounding the “designer dog” market. First we must distinguish what makes a pure breed of dog, what constitutes a mutt, mongrel or mixed bred dog, and what exactly is a...

Choosing a Pure Bred Dog or purchasing a Pure Breed Puppy

by lkaim | Oct 9, 2011 | Breeding Dogs, Dog Genetics, Dogs, Purebred Dogs

Choosing a Pure Bred Dog or purchasing a Pure Breed Puppy for Your Household Choosing the ‘right dog’ for your household should be less of the impulse buy it has become to a heavily researched, informed decision. More emphasis is placed on the refrigerator...

Selecting a Puppy

by lkaim | Mar 19, 2009 | Breeding Dogs, Dog Genetics, Dogs, Purebred Dogs, Rescue dogs

Here goes a tongue-in-cheek look at definitions created by the culture of dogs: There is a Great Divide in dogs today. The interpretations below are based on the context of their use through the ages, dating back many decades wherever dogs and humans found themselves...