Magazines: Gift, Share, Swap and Recycle
Gift: Dog magazines are great Christmas presents for you or your dog-loving friends. Subscribe now and the first issue may arrive before the end of the year.
Below is a list of some of the most popular dog magazines, most of which can be found on the newsstand:
- AKC Gazette
- AKC Family Dog
- Animal Wellness
- Bark
- Dog Fancy
- Dog and Kennel
- Dog World
- Dogs for Kids
- Fido Friendly
- Modern Dog
Another popular publication is the Whole Dog Journal. WDJ is a journal, rather than a magazine. There are no ads; each page is pure content. You can receive a paper copy of the Whole Dog Journal via snailmail, or you may choose a digital subscription for a reduced rate. With the digital subscription, you can read the issue online, and download and save each issue on your computer to print or read later.
There are many magazines, not found on the newsstands, that are breed or sport-specific. Search online for those you might be interested in, or start at World Newspapers for a ready-made list of various dog magazines.
Share: Do you subscribe to dog magazines, read them once, and then throw them away? Why not give the magazines to a library, junior dog group (such as 4H), bring them to a club meeting, or give to friends.
Swap: Swap magazines with someone in another country for a different perspective. Are you on a dog forum or discussion list? Ask if anyone would like to swap magazines with you. To save money, send via media mail in the US and surface mail overseas. You package will take longer to arrive, but it’s much cheaper. It’s a good idea to waterproof your package. Put magazines in a plastic bag before wrapping them to mail.
Recycle: If you tear out pages you’re interested in and then discard your magazines, why not recycle them? Abitibi has many locations across North America, and they welcome magazines, catalogs and other slick paper.
