Double Q Swissies is committed to producing and assisting in the development of healthy, happy dogs who stand the test of time in whatever they do—be it lounging couch-potato antics or herding sheep and ducks.
Double Q is a term used in Obedience, Rally, Agility and other events. Dogs that compete at the excellent levels in these sports need two qualifying scores on the same day in order to advance to even greater heights—hence the term Double Q. Dogs have to be of sound mind and body for a number of years to attain this distinction; they are exposed to marathon conditions, not sprints.
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No puppies at this time--we are expecting Sophia to come into heat this summer, and if all goes well, puppies born in September. Contact us to be placed on the notification list. Enjoy updated photos of Sophia's first litter in the album below!
Top Ten Travel Tips!--vacation time is just around the corner. Check out some suggestions to make traveling with your dog a fun experience. Click HERE
Chesapeake & Potomac Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Club--we are accepting charter membership applications until June 30, and renewal membership applications are also being solicited as the one year anniversary of our club approaches. If you want to meet Swissies and talk with owners, attending one of our club activities is a great place to start! Copies of our on-line newsletter are located HERE and contain the latest goings on!
Ick! It's a Tick!!--Tick season is here once again. Click HERE for a site that contains photos of ticks and contains information about tick habitat, removal and symptoms of tick borne illness in dogs. Click HERE for an article about these pests.
Pet-friendly symbol--Finally, a way to recognize pet friendly businesses! If you see this sign posted on your route, you and your pet will find safe accomocations.
US Live Animal Air Shipping Policy Changes: A new directive regarding transporting live animals by air into/through the United States has been put into effect by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Please click HERE for the policy that became effective February, 2009.
They turned one year old January 15, 2009
