Farmdog Kids

This is a new feature for our Web site. It is the place for honoring the childern that share their lives with the Danish/Swedish Farmdogs. The first Article is about...

Kenlyn

A Teen Making a Difference For Throw Away Pets

Kenlyn's deep love of animals inspired her to look for an opportunity to help discarded and abandon pets. After contacting several humane societies where she hoped she could volunteer and being refused because she is not yet 18 years old, Kenlyn and her mom, Susan Mirbach, were introduced to the Friends of Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA), a support organization for a local animal shelter.

more about Kenlyn...

Farmdog Fun

How often have you heard people talk about a dog sport or activity and you don’t understand the terms or what they are saying? Well this is the place your can learn about the activity and how titles are awarded. Think of it as Farmdog Fun for Dummies. Last month we featured a basic lesson on herding. Jeri and Suzy have written a very entertaining and educational article I am sure you will enjoy. -- Photo: Suzy is ready to herd.
This month please enjoy the informative article about Flyball basics written by Susan Weber. I know you will enjoy watching your Farmdog family participate in what is called the Dog's dog sport. -- Photo: Mel with Levi and Sally with Luke. The brothers raced together November, 2008.

We welcome your input to these activities and any other activity you would like to add.  A form for submission is located in the Submission Forms Section of the Members Only site.

How To..

Get Ready For The Show With How To...

This month we have an article written by Helene about Flying with your dogs in cargo and in carry-on. The article has sample copies of forms for you to download. Helene did a very nice job of explaining how to fill out the forms and explaining the requirements for travel by air. Also included are testamonials from other Farmdog people about their Air Travel adventures. This topic along with Travel by Auto written by Tonya last month will give you a good start in preparation for the DSFCA 2009 National Breed Specialty.

The How To category will have new articles each month to offer suggestions on how to do things. This month we are featuring articles on:

1) How to travel with your dogs
2) How to make a Web site shortcut on your desktop
3) How to take pictures of your dogs

Each month we will either expand upon a topic or add a new one. If you would like to learn about a subject please let us know by sending an email to the Web Committee.

Featured Farmdog Polly

Bodelius Polly Sherman Tilly

Polly graced our family in October, 2007. After a year of considering if a dog would fit into our life, we took the plunge. We have been a dual Maine Coon Cat family for 15 years so was concerned about adding a canine to the mix. We have been pleasantly surprised by our 16 pound entertainer.

more about Polly...

One of the best things about having a Farmdog is the people you get to know as a result.

Please tell us about your special Farmdog. A form is posted in the Submission Forms Section of the Members Only site. This will give you some ideas to help you write about your dog(s).

Next month's Featured Farmdog is a human...