Night after night, we had watched the TV screen, hoping for the mare to foal .... night after night, I had fallen asleep on the couch. Her name was Mistical Song, and she was in foal to Selket Louchiano, who had starred in the documentary film based on my novel, Fate...

Breeders of plants and animals know there are several different approaches to their work. No matter if we are raising orchids or dogs, the principles are mysteriously the same: we can mate individuals with no similarity at all … or we can breed for particular...

I’m fascinated by people who dare to be different. No matter where I go, I’m looking for that “extra spark” in the crowd that catches my attention. And, when it comes to sparks, dog shows can be the Fourth of July! Trend-setters and fashion plates? We don’t always...