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On the cover: INTERNATIONAL, AMERICAN CH DARTAN THE VALIANT ALADAR Chihuahua, Owned by Sandra Ludmir and Enrique Cid 21 from the EXECUTIVE editor 42 TOY TALK by BONNIE GUGGENHEIM 48 the open show: our future? by Claire “kitty” steidel 52 dog folk: reasons to attend a national specialty by william H. miller 54 TOY BOX 58 alamo toy dog club candids photos by Caryl Scrimpsher 62 natural medicine: the skinny on supplements by bj andrews 64 Chihuahua question & answers with sallie buckman, bradley jenkins & Richard Miller 66 a star is born—tips for cultivating your next show dog! by kristi green 68 an interview with judge bradley jenkins by Scott toney 69 memphis toy dog show candids photos by Carol Clouse 70 Breeder’s Forum: chihuahua with Michelle Herod 71 judging the chihuahua by Linda George 72 judging the chihuahua by Joao Machado 73 judging the Littles: chihuahuas by Sharon Newcomb 76 TNT TOP TWENTY 76 TNT ALL BREED SYSTEM 77 TNT BREED SYSTEM 78 TNT OWNER-HANDLER SYSTEM 79 advertising & subscription rates 80 INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
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