Winter Care
Dogs are capable of getting hypothermia and frostbite so it is best not to leave your dog unattended when temperatures drop. Wind chill factors can unquestionably alter the accuracy of a thermometer, so keep your dog healthy and warm this winter with these useful guidelines.
Extra Calories
Feeding your dog additional calories throughout the winter months will help him regulate his body temperature, particularly if your dog spends a good deal of time outdoors. If you have a thick coated breed, you may need to feel through the thick fur to make certain your dog is receiving enough calories to maintain his ideal body weight.
Water
Provide plenty of clean, unfrozen drinking water at all times. Most farm stores and pet catalogs carry electrically heated outdoor waterers. This is an ideal method for preventing your dog's water from freezing in the most frigid conditions.
Arthritis
Like humans, cold temperatures and wet climates can cause your dog’s joints and muscles to become painful. If your dog has already been diagnosed with arthritis you may reconsider keeping him out doors for the winter. You may also need to consult with your dog’s veterinarian about making him a little more comfortable with either an over the counter or prescription medication.
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03/15/2010: Video highlights From American Leopard Hound Days Here are some video highlights from the recent 1st Annual American Leopard Hound Days in Sparta, IL.... Read more here. 
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This Weekend At UKC
UKC is pleased to announce that the running of the 2010 UKC World Squirrel Dog Championship will take place in Franklin, Indiana, and will be hosted by the Johnson County Hound Club. The event date will be Saturday, March 20th. New this year will be last chance qualifying events which will take place on Friday, March 19th and will feature a.m. and p.m. qualifiers. There will also be a World Championship Bench Show which will take place Friday evening. Clubs wishing to conduct qualifying events between now and then are encouraged to call UKC Field Representative Eugene Hill (256) 596-0568 or UKC Field Representative Marty Stanton (812) 343-0958. Good luck to all ! (More Information).
National Hunting Beagle Association Days is also this weekend in Missouri. Come on out and enjoy the event with us! NHBA sectional runoffs on Friday and a 2 day hunt Saturday and Sunday.(More Information).
Find an event in your area.
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UKC's third most widely registered breed is the Bluetick Coonhound. It is most likely that the Bluetick is principally descended from the quick foxhounds of England with some introduction of the blood of various French hounds which were used for hunting big game. The French dogs were known as being very cold nosed. George Washington received five such French hounds from General Lafayette. Blueticks were originally registered with UKC as English. In 1946, at the request of the Bluetick fanciers, UKC began registering Blueticks as a separate breed. |
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