Background and Qualifications
Linda Arndt
Blackwatch Great Dane Kennels
9000 E Susan Lane
Albany, Indiana 47320
765-789-4519
GrDaneLady@aol.com
www.greatdanelady.com
32 years ~ University Professor ~ Educator/Researcher
32 years ~ Professional Great Dane Breeder
exhibiting dogs ~ producing champions in conformation /obedience
breeding Great Danes
Raising/Training
educating on care and feeding of Great Danes
Expertise: Nutritional Requirements of Great Danes - (giant breeds)
Canine Nutritional Consultant ~ Large/Giant Breeds
dog food companies (Eagle, PHD, B2 Basics, etc.)
pet supplement manufacturers (Healthy Tek, Biopet , Nzymes Inc.)
veterinarians
professional breeders
pet owners
Lecturers / Seminars ~ The Nutritional Requirements of Great Danes
AKC All-Breed Kennel Clubs and Great Dane Clubs
Developed: Blackwatch Great Dane Feed Programs - Adults and Puppy
Recommended by the Great Dane Club of America, Inc.,
in the Health and Welfare Manual
Research: Canine Orthopedic Diseases
National Bone Disease Survey in Great Danes
5237 cases of developmental orthopedic diseases due to
~ poor quality diets
~ under/over supplementation
~ improper feeding practices according to AFFCO and AAVM
University Research - Ball State University
Effects of Phyto-Nutrient Supplementation on Canines
Responses of Animals to Antioxidant Supplementation when
Exposed to Radiation Treatments for Cancer
Author Canine Nutritional Articles ~ 20 years
Great Dane Reporter Magazine (International)
Great Dane World Magazine - (International)
USA ~ Nutritional Articles Published ~breed magazines
Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound, St. Bernards, Labradors, Whippets,
Komondor, Kuvaz, Mastiff, Pug, Bernese Mt.Dogs, Fila, Bull Mastiffs
Overseas ~ Nutritional Articles Published ~ Great Dane & All Breed magazines
England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe,
Brazil, Argentina, Netherlands, Finland.
Lectured: Great Dane Club of America, Inc ~ annual meeting
1994 - Seminar on Dietary Requirements of Great Danes
2000 - Lecture on Dietary Requirements of Great Danes
2000 - Results of the National Bone Disease Survey in Great Danes
2001 - Nutrition, Health/Technology Conference at GDCA National
Member : Hoosier Great Dane Club, Inc.
AKC All-Breed Kennel Club Inc. - Secretary (1987-2002)
AFA - Humane Organization (founder 1976) - Board of Directors
Owner ~ Great Dane Educational Discussion Group - Internet
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