Archived Articles from 1980 - 2009

ANTA Articles

2005 Promises To Be a Big Year for ANTA … In a Word, “Wahoo!”

A Resounding Thanks to Jane Anderson from ANTA

About ANTA

ANTA Fall Festival Then and Now

ANTA History

ANTA Invites Norfolk Owners To Join in the Fun

ANTA Needs Your Participation

ANTA — Past, Present and Future

ANTA We’ve Come a Long Way and the Best is Yet to Come

As ANTA Membership Grows, More Input Needed

Attending An ANTA Event … “What’s In It For Me?”

Dear ANTA Members, a letter from Holly Bostwick

What ANTA Asks Of Its Members

ANTA Members Help Create Atlanta Terrier Club

ANTA Seminars

1997 – Review: The Terrier In Sporting Art

1998 – Transcript: Current Issues In Canine Reproduction

Editorial

Animal Welfare? Absolutely, Animal Rights? No Way

Any Road Taken in 2009

It’s All in a Name

Getting Involved

Thank a Volunteer

There’s No Time Like the Present To Get Involved

ANTA History

ANTA Observes 25 Years of Breed History

Letters to ANTIC

Letter to ANTIC From Jim Cunningham

Letter to ANTIC From Gayle Negren

Meet ANTA Members

Meet JoAnne Condron

Meet Nicky Conroy

Meet Your ANTA Officers

Meet Board Member Peggy Metcalf … Flurries Norfolks

Meet Our President Lori Pelletier

Meet Our Secretary Cathie Heimbach

Messages From Judith Felton, ANTA President 2000 – 2008
(chronological order)

ANTA’s New President: Judith Felton

Variety of Activities Planned; Members Urged To Participate

Thoughts About 9/11

ANTA Greets 2003 With a Full Slate of Activities

Looking Ahead to the New Year . . .

Message from ANTA’s President, Judith Felton

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for the New Year

Message From ANTA President Judith Felton

A Word From ANTA’s Outgoing President

Messages From Ed Plummer, ANTA President 1996 – 2000
(chronological order)

ANTA’s New President: Ed Plummer

Elections: ANTA Issues Call For Volunteers

ANTA Strives To Deliver Good Fun And Varied Activities

ANTA Delivers And Norfolks Achieve

Behind The Scenes At The Spring Fling

New ANTA Championship Award

ANTA Fall Festival 1998

ANTA Plans For 1999

ANTA Web Site, ANTIC, and You

ANTA Events for 2000/Opportunity Knocks

ANTA Mourns Loss Of Pioneering Breeder Barbara Fournier In New Mexico

ANTA Update … from Ed Plummer

ANTA Activities, 2000 Elections & Parting Words

Breeding & Whelping

Building Up a Bitch Line

Breeding For Temperament: A Primary Consideration

Broad Institute Maps Disease Genes in Dogs – Research May Apply to Humans

Care and Training of Stud Dogs

Current Issues In Canine Reproduction – ANTA Seminar, 1998

Decision to Breed Requires Thought and Careful Planning

Do’s and Don’ts on Stud Work

Experienced Breeder/Exhibitor/Judge Presents Challenging Questions

Food for Thought: Breeders Need To Have a Plan to Deal With Potential Genetic Problems

Gene Identified in Dogs; Shares Family with Recently Targeted Gene for Autism

Genetic Defects and Breeding Practices in the Labrador Retreiver

Genetic Larceny Threatens Validity of Purebred Breeding Programs

Genetic Study Finds Small Dogs Originated in Middle East

Health History of Breeding Stock Should Be of Primary Importance

How Much Is That Cute Little “Designer Dog” in the Window … and Why Should Breeders Care?

Kennel Blindness

Normal Physiologic Values for Young Puppies

Planning Ahead

Practical Considerations In Offering A Dog At Stud

Remember When You Were a Novice Norfolk Owner?

Removing the Stigma of Genetic Disease

The Canine Genetic Heritage Project at UC-Davis Seeks Input From Dog Owners

The Downside of Inbreeding: It’s Time For a New Approach

The Ins and Outs of Pedigree Analysis, Genetic Diversity, and Genetic Disease Control

The Price of Popularity: Popular Sires and Population Genetics

Thoughts on Brood Bitches

To Breed or Not? … That Is the Question

“Twisty Kats” and Why Conformation Is Important

Spay or Neuter

To Spay or Neuter That is the Question

Whelping

Early Litter Care

Fetal Resorption — A Cause of Missed Pregnancies

Foot Phenomenon

Is It Eclampsia?

Telltale Signs of Difficult Labor

Tube Feeding May Be Best Way To Minister To Newborn Puppies in Need of Supplementation

Tums for the Mommy

Twitching Puppies

General Interest

Boarding

Picking Your Pet’s Perfect Canine Hostelry

Stay in Boarding Kennel Need Not Be a Negative Experience

Book Reviews

All Heart … A Loving Memoir

George the Norfolk Plays Major Role in “dog world”

Kindred Spirits and The Holistic Dog Book

Buying and Selling

Breeders and Buyers – Both Have Ongoing Responsibilities

Co-Ownership: Why?

Finding A Responsible Breeder
Article from the Flat-Coat Retriever page

In Search of a Norfolk Puppy — Lessons Learned

Picking A Show-Prospect Puppy

Puppy Care Package

The Art of Conducting a Successful Search For a Norfolk Terrier

Tips on Buying and Selling Norfolk Puppies

What Is the Pick of the Litter

Canine Good Citizen

Canine Good Citizen Test

Is Your Dog a Canine Good Citizen?

Housebreaking

Carpet Care Tips

10 Easy Steps To Housetraining

Housebreaking Tips That Can Make Your Life Easier

Tips On Housebreaking

Humor

A Little Doggy Humor

A Selection of Dog Proverbs …

Basic Rules for Dogs Who Have a House and Garden To Supervise

Canine Letters to God

Canine Virus Requires Immediate Attention

Confessions of a Redheaded Sporting Lady

Consider This … Chain Letter

Doggie Dictionary

Doggone Good Quotes

Dog Haiku~

Dog Property Laws

Help Wanted …

How Norfolks Got Stubby Tails

How To Know That Martha Stewart Is Stalking Your Dog …

How To Make A Puppy Pie

How To Prepare for a New Puppy

If I Didn’t Have Dogs ..

Life Explained

New Performance Titles Announced by AKC

Reasons Why Dogs Don’t Use Computers …

Take Them Around One Last Time

The Best Place To Bury a Dog

The Evolution of Dog Rules

This Must Be Heaven

Top 10 Reasons To Breed Dogs

Understanding Your Veterinarian’s Automated Telephone System

Jessica Jurich James

All The Way to Oyster Bay

Living With Your Dog

Are You Taking The Time To Show Your Dogs You Love Them?

Communicating With Your Dog … Body Language Matters

Entertaining Your Norfolk Terrier

Is Your Dog a Risk Taker? What’s “Acceptable” and What’s Not?

Little Dog Lost? Be Prepared

More Fun Things To Do With Your Norfolk Than You Ever Thought Possible …

Norfolks Around the Globe

Travels With Carl and Faith … Into Australia

Norfolk Tales

And The Winners Are

Amusing Things

A Star Is Born … Kind of … Well … Almost

Biscuit “Delivers” a Good Dog Story

Don’t Forget the Old Dogs Need Your Time and Attention

Ch. Bethway’s Joshua

Chum

Faith Goes Fishing

Faith Goes To Kindergarten And Earns Straight A’s …

Happy Birthday to Carlos!!!

Indoor Earthdogs

It Wouldn’t Be Summer In NH Without a Norfolk Party

June 5th — A Day To Remember In Mystic . . .

Lesson From A Dog

Molly and Jack

More Lessons From a Dog

Norfolks in Alaska

Old Dog

President Clinton Proclaims Norfolk Cute

To Borrow From Dickens … It Was the Best of Times; It Was the Worst of Times and Carl Was There

The Todmorden Clan Gathers for Norfolk Family Reunion and Sporting Day

“You Should Have Seen The One That Got Away!”

Internet

Internet Etiquette

New Concern From Cyberspace: Canine Internet Auctions

Profiles

Celine Joiris

Sandy Healy

Quarantine Laws

Quarantine Laws Gradually Changing

Quarantine Rules Changing Around The Globe

UK’s Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) Extended to Mainland USA and Canada

Rescue

Anatomy of a Rescue

How Norton the Norfolk Came to Live the Life of Riley

Rehoming… From Sad Farewell to a Warm and Welcoming New Home

The Rescue of Edgar … A Norfolk Tale With A Happy Ending

Therapy Dog

All Dogs Are Therapy Dogs

An Old Dog Passes a New Test

Have You Ever Wondered How Much Puppy Visits Mean?

Jake Excels as Pet Partner

McKenzie Earns TDI Recognition

Travel

Air Travel Tips

Live to Run Again … A Cautionary Tale

Pack the Car, Grab the Norfolks and Head for Your Favorite Activity

Think Ahead, Be Safe, Tie It Down

Westminster 2003 Brings Out the Stars of the Dog Show World

Health & Wellness

Allergies

Norfolks, Shedding and Human Allergies

Nothing To Sneeze At

Anesthetics

Anesthesia Largely Safe For Norfolks But Safety Precautions Are Always Warranted

More About The Risks of Anesthetics

Cheyletiella Mite

Cheyletiella Mite In Norfolks

Dandruff in Puppies

Dermatology

Ichtyosis Bullosa of Siemens

Morris Animal Foundation Funds Research; Texas A&M Develops DNA Test for Ichthyosis in Norfolk Terriers

Zinc Responsive Dermatosis

Ears

Elusive Expression

Erratic Ears

Emergency Preparedness

Making an Evacuation Kit for Your Dog

Eye Sight

How Well Do Dogs See At Night?

First Aid

Simple Medicine Chest Important Addition To Dog-Related Supplies

Fleas

Homemade Remedies for Flea and Tick Control

Safe, Effective Flea Control

Health

A Reminder … Tick-Born Illness — It’s Not Just Lyme

Bladder Stones — A Non-Surgical Approach

Cocoa Bean Mulch Dangerous if Ingested by Dogs

Blood Work: CBC and Chemistry Panel Are Important Aspects of Annual Physical

Deceiving appearance: What looks like disobedience might be a health problem

Dog Link Index

Genetic Terms Need Proper Definitions as Health Concerns in Breed are Explored

Getting To The “Heart” Of The Matter

Heart Disease

Heat Stroke

IMHA for Dummies

Important Tips for Keeping Your Older Dog Healthy

In One End and Out the Other … But Not Always

Incidence of Genetic Diseases In Norfolks Must Be Addressed

Infectious Causes of Reproductive Failure

Initial Results Reported on Incidence of MVD in Norfolk Terriers

More on Mitral Valve Disease

New Drug Developed for Treating Canine Cancer

On a Personal Note: “Get the Bloodwork!”

Rabies Challenge Fund Seeks Donations To Fund Research

Streptococcal Toxic Shock in Dogs

Summer Brings Fun and Perils, Too

The Time Has Come To Support Needed Research

Valley Fever May Be Threat To Those Travelling in Southwest

What is the “Ideal Weight” for your Norfolk

Itching

Itching

Skin Deep

Parasites

External Parasites

Internal Parasites

Parasites Present Real Problems; Zoonotic Disease Affects People as Well as Dogs

Poisons

Emergency Assistance For Poison Control

Mushroom Ingestion Can Prove Fatal To Dogs

Partial Listing of Poisonous Plants

Xylitol is Toxic to Dogs

Portocaval Shunt

Health Update: Portocaval Shunt in Norfolk Terriers

Liver Shunt — A Seemingly Small Breed Problem

Tail Docking

Anaesthetic and Newborns: A Cautionary Tale

Snips and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

Teeth

Crowded Mouths

Helpful Hints on Teeth and Bites

Toothsome Resolution

Vaccinations

2006 AAHA Canine Vaccine Guidelines

Dr. W. Jean Dodds Canine Vaccination Protocol

New Vaccination Guidelines (June, 2003)

Preparation Can Prevent Tragedy In Cases Of Allergic Reaction

Therapeutic Vaccine To Treat Canine Cancer Conditionally Approved by USDA

Understanding Puppy Vaccinations

Vaccination Protocol News Flash (September, 2004)

Vaccinations -When?, Why? How?

Veterinary

A Good Working Releationship With Your Dog’s Veterinaryian Is Vital To Long-Term Health

Is It an Emergency? When To Call the Vet …

The Second Most Important Person In Any Norfolk’s Life

In Memorium

In Memoriam, People

Everett Anderson

George Bragaw

Marjorie Bunting

“Annie” Clark

Michael Crawley

Kathleen Eimil

Phyllis Fagan

Barbara Fournier

Barbara Fournier Remembered; AKC Petitioned To Retire Bethway Kennel Name

Bernhard K. Kuehn

Constance Stuart Larrabee

Esther H. Macomber

David Miller

Sheila Monckton

Wayne Palmer

Joan Rawlins

Joan R. Read

Dr. Will Schwab

Joy Taylor

Daphne Thacker — Daffran

Katherine Warwick

Ann Winston

In Memoriam, Pets

Ch. Aberschan Coriander and Arigna My Black Hen

Aberschan Mimi

Aberschan Nutmeg of Ciconia and Ch. Aberschan Gilbert And

Adam’s Bouncer

Amba

Ch. Bear Hill’s Hearth Cricket

Ch. Ben Kelev’s Good Time Charlie

Bertie Chidley Ragwort

Ch Bethway’s Carlos

Birkenshaw’s Ever Ready Rebecca

Black Magic’s Camden Brett

Bobbin

Capstone’s Honey Bear

Capstone Special Handling

Charlie

Ch. Chatham’s Beach Plum CGC

Ch. Chidley Lily Marlene

Ch. Chidley Magic Marker and Ch. Yarrow’s Jasmine

Ch. Chidley Major G, ME, CG, CGC, TDI, WC

Canadian OTCH Cortaillod Camelot of Islay AMCDX, RN, TT

Ch. Cortaillod The Safecracker

Cori Simon Nelson

Dale

Domby’s Mister Micawber

Domby’s Oliver Twist, CD, ME, MX, MXJ, CGC, AWTA, CG

Ch. Ginger and Pickles O’Sandpiper, JE

Ch. Jal-Mar’s Kelly of Killane

Kilkenny’s Mountain Heather, CDX, CGC, TDI

Kitkat

Lime Tree Magic Bindle

Lucky Luke

Megan and Heather

Millie Sunshine of Fifth Avenue

Montie of Elbow Rock

Neverdones Sir Humphrey

Ch. Pooles’ Ide Pork Pie

Red Pepper Mandy

Regency’s Texas

Ch. Reidmar Mercator

Ch. Sage’s Solomon Seal, CDX

Ch. Sandpiper’s Barkers Point

Sydney

Ch. Titanium Grenadier. CG

Tylwyth Just Felicity

Ch. Wenwagon Fergie

Wenwagon Skylark

Ch. Yarrow’s First Lady CGC “Martha”

Yarrow’s Mill Stone

Sporting Activities

Agility

Agility Dogs in Florida

Agility Gives Clipper A Chance To Show What A Norfolk Can Do

Agility Mentorships Available at All-Terrier Agility Trials in Pennsylvania

A Norfolk’s Cup of Tea

A Perfect 10!

Clipper’s Excellent Adventures in the World of Agility

‘Cutter’ Proves He Has What It Takes To Become Agility Star

Hooked on Performance Events: An Owner’s Journey Into the World of Agility

My Breed of Choice Is …

Newton and Darcy Make “Norfolk Waves” and Show Expertise in a Variety of Arenas

Norfolks Starring in Agility

Ollie Hits His Stride …

Stamp Takes National Agility Championship Show in Stride

Tally Can Fly!

Trying To Get to the Top

Winnie Wins Agility Title: Makes Breed History

AKC Events

ILP Numbers Allow Dogs To Compete in AKC Events

Canine Water Sports Offer Great Opportunity for Exercise and Titles, Too

Dock Diving

Miss Bingley’s Excellent Adventure… As Told to Her Owner Beth Kravetz

Earthdog

Earthdog

Earthdog Competition Brings Out the Best in Dogs and Owners Alike

Getting Ready To “Go Git ‘Em” — AKC To Celebrate 10 Years of Earthdog Tests

Norfolks Go To Ground

Rosie Achieves High Honors By Going Down Under!

United Kennel Club Begins Earth Work Hunting Program

Working Puppy Training … Earthdog Titles To Follow!

Lure Coursing

Description and Introduction

The Thrill of the Chase

Nosework

The Nose Knows The New Sport of K-9 Nosework

Obedience

An Old Friend in Times of Trouble … What to Do?

Brandy Earns Obedience Title

First All Terrier Combined Specialty Obedience Trial Scheduled for September, 2004

On The Obedience Front: Sheeba Earns CDX

Powers of Observation … A Different Training Tool

Why Obedience?

Titles, Championship and Performance

AKC Championship and Performance Titles

Are You Up for the Challenge? Which Titles are in Your Dog’s Future?

What Is a Title, Really?

Tracking

The Nose Knows Introducing Your Norfolk to Tracking

Tracking

Tracking Clinic Gives Norfolks a Chance To “Follow Their Noses”

Training

Don’t Forget To Play Games With Your Dog … It’s Fun, and Good Exercise, Too

In Life, Which Counts Most … Nature or Nurture?

Lead Training

That’s Enough

The Rule of Sevens … Tips on Puppy Socialization

Weight Pulling

Beacon Earns International Weight Pull Title

Weight Pulling Opens New Avenues of Performance for Norfolks

Versatility

Versatile Breed Makes Great Strides: Owners Learn To Have Fun!

Versatile Norfolk Shows That Training Pays!