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It’s no coincidence that Earth’s first born human, Cain, killed his brother Abel on only page three of the Bible. Cain was jealous that Abel had come up with a better gift idea. Actually, anyone who spends time around siblings

Handsome Koda is descended from the American strain of Labrador Retrievers, which differs slightly from the British version. Both strains would rather hunt than eat, given the chance. They are what their DNA makes them! Dale Carnegie noted decades ago that honouring your experience, environment and heredity is a great way to manage stress: "Find yourself and be yourself" he advised . Photo credit: Margot and John Weir

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Hunting dogs NEED to hunt; what do YOU need to do?

June 25, 2013 Rita Smith

During one election campaign, I visited a rifle club with my candidate. It was an absolutely gorgeous Ontario fall day, bright blue sky and flame-coloured trees. The rifle club was full of happy target shooters, cheerfully absorbed

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Invisible Toast, and other tales of sibling rivalry

Hunting dogs NEED to hunt; what do YOU need to do?