We are pleased to announce Krystal’s new book, “Give Your Dog a Species Appropriate Raw Food Diet!” There is an increasing amount of material available on feeding carnivores a Species Appropriate Raw Food diet (SARF). Some of it is fairly clear and some is about as clear as mud! This book is based on the [...]
As autumn marches forward, wood is being cut and stacked for winter-time use. I grow nostalgic for the enveloping warmth of wood heat and cooking on the wood stove (someday soon with our Waterford Stanley cookstove!). The following book fuels the feeling! "American Wood Heat Cookery" – by Margaret Byrd Adams For anyone interested in [...]
You all know we feed our dogs (and kitty) a Species Appropriate Raw Food diet. However, we know that some folks would rather not handle raw meat; and raw meat while traveling can be a pain (as well as messy). There are other options available. Enter freeze dried diets. A new acquaintance introduced us to [...]
Canine Parvovirus (CPV), commonly referred to as Parvo, is a highly contagious disease most specific to dogs under 1 year old. There is a lot of fear, and fear-mongering, surrounding Parvo. The disease itself is not fatal, but the severe dehydration it causes in a short time, as well as secondary infections that result, are. [...]
By Krystal Beers This article contains our personal expanded view of the English Shepherd Standard. It is based on our research and experience breeding various species of rare heritage animals for conservation; and should not be misunderstood as being directed at individual persons. There is a set of standards for most things - from dogs [...]
