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	May 2004 . . . . .April 2004 . . . . . March 2004
		email P. Burns Arlington, Virginia	From Rosettes to Ruin Irish Setters, once famed at finding birds, are now so brain-befogged they can no longer find the front door. Cocker Spaniels have been reduced to poodle-coated mops. Fox terriers are now so large they cannot go down a fox hole. Why do show ring rosettes so often lead to canine ruin? >> To read more
			The Cicada and the Fox In May the largest insect invasion on earth will hatch out on the east coast of the U.S. For terriers Brood X cicadas mean next year's population of raccoon, fox, and possum will be especially robust. >> To read more
			Tunnel Training Terriers Back in 1931, Sir Jocelyn Lucas suggested artificial earths as a way to "ramp up" a young dog for field work. It still works. Here are a few tips to maximize a young dog's early success by quickly building confidence and experience. >> To read more
			The Dangers of Skunk Toxic Shock The stripped skunk weighs just a few pounds and lives on a diet of beetle grubs and worms. Despite it's small size, however, the skunk is one of the most serious threats to the life of a working terrier. You should know the signs of toxic shock ... and what to do. >> To read more
			Single-Handed Digging If you assemble your equipment right, you can hunt solo with a complete pack, a 6-foot bar, a heavy-duty shovel, and a posthole digger, while still keeping both hands free for dogs and hedgerow. The trick is nothing more than a good pack with shoulder rings, and a series of cheap cotton leashes you can assemble for less than $5 each. >> Here's how