http://www.adrtc.org Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:55:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en By: Gary Wynn Kelly General Description -   The Keeshond, also known as the Dutch Barge Dog, is the national dog of Holland and, like huskies, is  a member of the Spitz group.  The Keeshond - pronounced  Kayzhond   was used for more than a century as a barge dog.  The Keeshond controlled vermin, ... http://www.adrtc.org/so-you-want-to-adopt-a-keeshond/ By: Gary Wynn Kelly The Elkhound is a member of the Spitz group, and a "Nordic" dog, just like the other dogs rescued by ADRTC.  In spite of its name, the Elkhound is not a hound, and historically hunted much more than elk. The Norwegian name, Elghund, reflects the hunting heritage.  These dogs were developed ... http://www.adrtc.org/so-you-want-to-adopt-an-elkhound/  The Samoyed has a double coat, the undercoat being wool. It is strong and warm.  The coat is odorless, the outer coat is coarse, long and the tips have a silver glint.  The lovely white coat requires regular brushing to remove debris and to maintain a tangle free appearance.   A coat that is ... http://www.adrtc.org/so-you-want-a-samoyed/  The American Eskimo is a medium to small size dog.  It's thick, snow white double coat, beautiful mane, happy, smiling face, striking black points, erect ears and plume tail commands instant attention.  The gait is bouncy and proud.  The American Eskimo is known as the "Dog Beautiful", with an expression that is alert, eager, and ... http://www.adrtc.org/so-you-want-an-american-eskimo-dog/ By: Gary Wynn Kelly The Alaskan Malamute is a large and physically powerful breed, with high intelligence, and an independent nature.  One does not truly "own" a Malamute.  A Malamute may consent to live with you in a rewarding relationship provided that an owner is willing to adapt, compromise, become ingeniously creative, constantly learn as ... http://www.adrtc.org/so-you-want-to-own-an-alaskan-malamute/ Interested in adopting a Siberian Husky?  Then you've already heard how marvelous they are.  We think you should also be told that they do have their shortcomings and may not make the ideal pet for everyone who is attracted to them. Siberians are a gregarious lot and may need the company of other dogs or ... http://www.adrtc.org/so-you-want-a-siberian-husky/ If you or your business wish to sponsor any of our activities, or can help with ongoing sponsoring of our rescue work, please do contact us by telephone to discuss how we may best work together. 505-792-2846 Ultima Networks is the hosting ISP for this site, and we acknowledge the generous contribution ... http://www.adrtc.org/sponsors-and-sponsoring/ If you have time to donate to ADRTC, or you wish to donate towels, food, or other helpful items, please do contact us either through this site, or via telephone at: 505-792-2846 If you wish to make a monetary donation, you may also donate via PayPal, or contact us if ... http://www.adrtc.org/donations/ By: Regina Loureiro Samoyeds are 12 times more likely than any other breed to develop canine diabetes and is a growing problem for the breed. The typical onset of diabetes is middle age, from 7 to 9 years old, often triggered by some health issue or oral steroids like prednisone. ... http://www.adrtc.org/canine-diabetes/ Adopting a northern breed dog from ADRTC is a 3 step process: 1. Submit an Adoption Application, or call ADRTC at 505-792-2846. Applications are available online. You can also call the ADRTC phone number from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. any day, and either leave a message, or talk to one of ... http://www.adrtc.org/how-do-i-adopt-a-dog/