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Stuff We Love • Modern Dog staffers’ picks of the litter!
The Return of Dogs to the White House
WESTMINSTER 2021: THE SHOW MUST GO ON
THE NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK • Meet two newly recognized breeds, the Belgian Laekenois and the Biewer Terrier!
MEET MR. BREAKFAST! • Rescued from a dog-fighting ring, this lovable lug finds a forever home—and learns to surf!
CAPTION THIS!
SMILE! • Modern Dog’s Photo Contest Winners!
Great Giveaways ENTER TO WIN • We’re giving it away! Enter to win fabulous giveaways each and every week in March, April and May. Go to moderndogmagazine.com/giveaways to enter! Lucky readers will win every week.
The Pomeranian VS The German Spitz • Can you tell the difference between these lively, fox-faced, gloriously coated breeds?
THE DOG GEAR LOOKBOOK • Your at-a-glance guide to the best stuff for your dog
Smarty Paws: Living with a Canine Einstein • Signs you have a smart dog on your hands, and how to challenge your clever pup
Why We Love Dogs • It’s genetic: new research shows our love (or distaste) for dogs is encoded in our DNA
Huskies, Happiness, & a Return to Health • A cross-country road trip dreamt up in a hospital bed, actualized
Finds For Adventurous Dogs & Their People!
Tomorrow There Will Be Sunshine • This SNL staffer turned dog-trainer has a knack for seeing the bright side, whether of dirty socks or a global pandemic | By Mary-Jo Dionne
LAWN CHEMICALS LINKED TO TWO CANCERS • Ditch the pesticides in favour of a natural approach!
Would You Clone Your Dog?
Give Your Dog a Little Lift!
BLOAT: The ‘Time Bomb’ ALL Dog Owners Should Know About • Watch for these signs and act fast!
Supplements For Dogs Fighting Cancer
How CBD Can Help • CBD can help mitigate the symptoms of cancer and chemotherapy side effects, including pain, nausea, anorexia, and anxiety. If your dog is receiving chemo, check with your vet first for potential drug reactions.
What’s It Like to be a Professional Animal Photographer? • A day in the life of professional pet photographer Jason Krygier-Baum
PUPPY ESSENTIALS GUIDE • We’ve rounded up our favourite puppy products, Modern Dog tested and approved!
LAND OF THE STRAYS • Paradise Found: a dog sanctuary in the mountains of Costa Rica is home to 2,000 free-roaming second-chance dogs
What To Do If Your Puppy Keeps Biting
The Bloodhound • World-class sweetheart and scent-tracker extraordinaire
Healthy PAWS • Solutions for everything from joint pain to allergies and irritated ears.
HOW MUCH EXERCISE IS RIGHT FOR YOUR PUPPY? • Depends on the breed, size, and age of your pup!
CONNIE’S BOOK CLUB • Editor-in-Chief Connie Wilson’s Spring selection of must-read books for dog lovers
Tiny Dog Stories • Dog love in short form: miniature, reader-submitted dog stories of no more than 100 words.