Dog's Best Friend: Will Judy, Founder of National Dog Week and Dog World Publisher

BEULAH, Colo. - Sept. 19, 2014 - PRLog -- The 86^th Observance of National Dog Week is set to begin on September 22^nd! Its history and relevance is explored in a new book, Dog’s Best Friend: Will Judy, National Dog Week Founder and Dog World Publisher (McFarland & Co.) by author Lisa Begin-Kruysman

In 1923, William Lewis Judy purchased Dog World magazine for just over $1,000. For the next four decades, his unique, poignant, and witty writing and editing style, combined with his genuine love for dogs, enlightened a growing population of dog owners across the nation.

A prolific dog show judge and breeder and expert on dog law in America, Judy had a vision that dogs would serve humans in ways most had not imagined. He championed their use in military and police work, and in their value as assistance and therapy dogs. In 1928, he launched the National Dog Week Movement, to honor man's best friend in a collective and thoughtful manner. Today, that movement continues, a testament to the legacy of this inspiring and gifted dog-enthusiast.

Begin-Kruysman, the National Dog Week Blogger and NDW Face Book Page Administrator hopes this book will generate a new generation of Dog Week celebrants and bring attention to the welfare of man’s best friend.

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