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| Publisher: BowTie Inc.
Category: Magazine
List Price: $48.88
Buy New: $15.00
You Save: $33.88 (69%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 546
Format: Magazine Subscription, Print
Type: Consumer magazine
Subscription Issues: 12
Subscription Length: 12 Months
Issues Per Year: 12
First Issue Lead Time: 6-10 Weeks
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Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 3 months
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Who Reads Dog World?
Dog World is written for the serious dog enthusiast, including professionals in the pet industry - breeders, kennel operators, groomers, veterinarians, and pet shop retailers - as well as hard-core dog lovers.
What You Can Expect in Each Issue:
Regular Departments include: - About Agility: Performance training.
- Judge's Perspective: Insight into breed standards.
- Breeder's Notebook
- Natural Wellness
- ShowStoppers: Update on judges and breeders.
- Features: Articles entertain and educate readers about canine healthcare, nutrition, appearance and grooming, training and behavior, breeding and the law. Recent features included "The Urban Challenge," "A Puppy for Every Sport," and "The One and Uno" covering the Beagle that won at Westminster's 132nd show.
Past Issues: Contributors: Contributors are leading experts in their field. They include Terry Long, CPDT, behavior specialist and agility instructor; Betty-Anne Stenmark, AKC judge; Alice Bixler, breeder and judge; and Liz Palika, Certified Dog Trainer, Certified Behavior Consultant and an AKC CGC Evaluator. Magazine Layout: Dog World features in-depth articles and four-color photography throughout. With its sophisticated editorial content and no-nonsense design, Dog World is a must read for its devoted, loyal, involved and influential dog-loving readers. Comparisons to Other Magazines: Dog World is targeted to the influencers in the canine community. It is the oldest all-breed dog magazine in the marketplace. Readers are serious dog enthusiasts who are devoted to the magazine and own an average of four dogs. Advertising: Advertising is relevant to the magazine, offering products and services that appeal to the true dog enthusiast. Advertisers include manufacturers of food and treats, cages and carriers, flea and tick medications, toys and accessories and products for the performance dog. Awards: Editor Allan Reznick won Best Editorial Column of the Year for Dog World's September 2006 article, "When Rare Becomes Mainstream," at the Alliance of Purebred Dog Writers Awards Luncheon.
Product Description
Everything you need to know for the recreational and high-performance canine athlete and working dog. Coverage includes articles on breeding, showing and training; winning tips on agility and obedience trials; updates on healthcare and behavior concerns; grooming for the show ring; plus the annual Rare Breeds issue.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
 For dog professionals or the dog-obsessed November 18, 2002
89 out of 90 found this review helpful
(ORIGINAL REVIEW November 18, 2002 - update below)
I haven't subscribed in a few years, but I've picked up a few off the newsstands. I purchase Dog Fancy, and it's not a bad magazine, but of the two, its more your "Entertainment Tonight," while Dog World is more like "60 Minutes." Neither is necessarily better than the other, it just depends on what you want. While I was managing a vet clinic and doing some dog training, I preferred Dog World. In my opinion it delved more deeply into issues and wasn't afraid to ruffle some feathers (ie when the AKC "dog-napped" the Australian Shepherd, and when dog breed legislation started to get out of control). It was a great reference tool to find serious breeders, trainers, and pet supplies, and so more heavy on the advertisements, but as someone who counseled others in all aspects of dog care, I actually appreciated this feature of Dog World. When I left the "bizz," I just wanted to stay up on issues in a not-so-serious presentation, and Dog Fancy was my magazine of choice.
I find both magazines' coverage of issues fair and balanced most of the time. What I tend to find with other lesser known magazines is they slant toward the methods, opinions, and personality of one or two people, or one political (for lack of a better word) camp. For instance, one magazine, heavily AKC focused, had nothing good to say about Schutzhund, and I found the feeling was reciprocated by the Schutzhund magazine editors. You'll also find biased articles in Dog Fancy and Dog World, but they're balanced by other biased articles, so you can actually evaluate the differing opinions, instead of having an opinion imposed upon you.
I'd recommend Dog World if you're a professional breeder, kennel operator, trainer, or are otherwise focusing on a career with dogs. If you're a dog owner who just wants to stay "in the know," get Dog Fancy. If you're consumed, pre-occupied, eat, sleep, and drink dog information, get them both and you'll be very happy.
UPDATE 2/2005 - I now subscribe to Dog World & find that it has been "dumb-downed." The articles are not nearly as in-depth as they used to be, and a lot of information they give can be found on any decent website. Their "breed of the month" article--brief, bland, bare. The topics may be more geared for professionals, but what I used to like about this particular magazine is gone -- the "wealth" of information about each main topic. Still, the articles are now short enough you don't have to worry about spending too much time reading. I guess some people prefer the shortened format -- I can't help feeling a little cheated. If I could adjust the stars, my rating would go from a 5 to a 3--it's an average dog magazine now.
Long-Time Reader January 12, 2005
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been a reader & fan of Dog World since I had my first dogs in 1981. Being an avid dog-lover since childhood, I have always enjoyed the breeder ads & discovering breeds new to me. These days one of my favorite sections is the "rare breeds". I thoroughly enjoy the bi-annual "all breed" special issue. Although each issue does profile a breed of dog, what I like better than Dog Fancy is that the profiles are more informative & in-depth. Dog World also covers rare breeds in their profiles, not just AKC breeds. I would recommend Dog World for dog professionals & avid dog-lovers involved in dog sports; and Dog Fancy for the more casual dog people.
My Daughter Loves it! October 24, 2008
I bought this for my 4 1/2 year old daughter because she loves to sing and dance. I loaded her favorite music on it and away she went. The earbuds are too big for her ears but the built in speaker is good enough. She keeps it clipped to her waste and takes it everywhere. It uses a AAA battery and I'm pretty impressed with the battery life,haven't replaced it yet.
If you don't mind the size of it I highly recommend it.
Rare Breeds in Dog World June 4, 2004
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I recommend Dog World it lists rare breeds of some
dogs, not like others that dont have them listed.
I'll keep subscribing for the rest of my life. Keep
up the fine work.
This is the mutts nuts! December 1, 2002
2 out of 10 found this review helpful
I was drawn to this publication by the haunting image of Shep (from Blue Peter) calling me to read more. I dunno how close John Leslie and Shep were, but you can read a very probing(!) interview, which examines the closeness of the relationship and how such a lovely fluffy animal can become part of the family, like an aunt or uncle.
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