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Because we work at home and live way out in the country, we spend a lot of time on the computer. We also do a lot of shopping via the internet. Here are our favorite links organized by subject, with some short editorializing where appropriate.

BELGIAN BREEDERS:
Isengard Belgians- Lorra Miller is an experienced breeder/trainer of 25+ years. She is a warm, generous font of information and an ambassador for our breed.
Claire de lune Belgians- Claire Tretheway's online Belgian pedigree database is an invaluable resource and her willingness to share her knowledge will surely gain her entrance to heaven.
MegaSpirit Belgians- Nathan and Olga Barum, retired as breeders, are responsible for getting us involved in Belgians. Thank you for our two amazing boys, Regal and Ardent.
Serack's Belgians
- Sheila Serack, also retired from breeding, established an innovative and solidly researched breeding program. Thank you for our fearless, wonderful girl, Shimmer.

CANINE ORGANIZATIONS:
Belgian Sheepdog Club of America (BSCA)
United Belgian Sheepdog Association (UBSDA)
American Kennel Club (AKC)
United Kennel Club (UKC)
- If you are only familiar with the AKC, you may wish to explore the UKC.
Canadian Kennel Club (CKC)

Federation Cynologique Internationale (FCI)

SEARCH & RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS:
North American Search Dog Network
American Rescue Dog Association

AGILITY ORGANIZATIONS:
North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC)
Agility Association of Canada (AAC)

HERDING ORGANIZATIONS:
American Herding Breed Association
Herding on the Web - Listing of Int'l programs.

PROTECTIVE SPORT:
American Working Dog Federation (AWDF)
United Schutzhund Clubs of America
North American Ring Association

MORE ORGANIZATIONS TO EXPLORE:
North American Flyball Organization
APDT Rally Obedience
Therapy Dogs International

RECOMMENDED EMAIL LISTS:
Belg-L :an email list with an active membership of owners, trainers and breeders devoted to all 4 varieties of Belgian Sheepdogs.
Click-l :an email list exclusively devoted to clicker training.

COMPANION ANIMAL RECOVERY (CAR):
AKC CAR Program - why we microchip our dogs.
HomeAgain Microchip Identification System

MILITARY WORKING DOG LINKS: Gordon is a former Air Force Patrol Dog Handler; he has current memberships in the following organizations. 
Vietnam Dog Handler Association

Viet Nam Security Police Association K-9

Supporting Our Deployed Dogs and Handlers in Southwest Asia and the Gulf

Department of Defense Military Working Dog Center
Clark Air Base K-9 Early 1970's
Hahn, Germany Air Force Base K-9
- An extremely well researched K-9 history section.

HEALTH & NUTRITION:
The BARF Diet - Dr. Ian Billinghurst has written three books on how to raise your dogs on "bones and raw foods".
Innova & California Natural Dog Food - "Fit for Human Consumption" dog food. The healthiest kibble available. Be sure to check out the feature that allows you to compare vet recommended and store brands for common and not so common allergens.
Flower Essences for Pets - We have had excellent results using essences. Dr. Bach originally created them. Polly Fox makes two lines: one for pets and one for people.
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
Canine Eye Registration Foundation (CERF)
UC-Davis DNA Epilepsy Disease Study
Belgians and Anesthesia

CANINE LINKS:
Dog Owner's Guide - includes Belgian Page (breed profiles), basic training, behavior and grooming tips.
American Dog Trainers Network - a great resource.
Belgian Shepherd Dog by SitStay.com
Dr. P's Dog Training
- best training site on the net sponsored by Univ. of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
Karen Pryor's & Gary Wilkes' Clicker Training sites.
Working Dogs Cyberzine
- The international magazine for and about working dogs.

FOR BELGIAN RESCUES & RE-HOMES:
Belgian Rescue - For those who prefer not to adopt a puppy or who desire to help where there is a great need, we encourage you to consider adopting a Belgian in need of a new home.

SHOPPING FOR YOUR PAL:
PetEdge - outstanding values and a great selection at wholesale prices.
Dogwise - books, books and more stuff
SitStay - a font of information.
Affordable Agility
- agility equipment.
Dog Daze Designs - got-to-have, silly dog stuff.
Working Dogs Outfitter - for the serious working dog and owner.
Ray Allen K9 Equipment - for military, police, SAR and other working dogs.

For questions, send email to alpinefire@taosnet.com or call us at 575-776-0911.


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