Dr. Linda Arndt

Linda Arndt, Professor Emeritus, Canine Nutritional Consultant and owner of Blackwatch Great Dane Kennels, has devoted 34 years to breeding and exhibiting Great Danes (and a few Pugs).  She has produced champions in conformation and obedience and co-bred dogs with the famed Phil and Jane Gray of Owlwatch Kennel, Muncie, IN.

Linda has focused her dog career on researching nutrition and it's role on the cause, effects and reversal of developmental orthopedic disease in large and giant breeds.  Through research and feed trials, she has developed comprehensive feed programs to help prevent disease and promote wellness and longevity.

Linda managed the National Bone Disease Survey in Great Danes, which involved over 5,200 cases of veterinarian diagnosed developmental orthopedic diseases (HOD, Pano, OCD), and managed feed trials on puppy growth, independently and for holistic dog food manufacturers.

Her research with the National Bone Survey, 1989-1994, also tracked vaccine reaction in dogs and that information helped to raise awareness that led to the vaccine research at Purdue University.

In addition, Linda was involved in interdisciplinary grants which researched the effect of Phyto-Nutrient and Co-Enzyme-Q-10 supplementation on canines.  She worked with Dr. Eugene Wagner, Professor Emeritus and former Director for the Center for Medical Education for IU Medical Center at BSU.

Linda has lectured for many breed and all-breed clubs and has written extensively for numerous breed and pet health care magazines.

Linda concentrates her efforts on writing, seminars, lectures, and assisting with nutritional questions for owners, breeders, trainers, veterinarians, and dog food and supplement manufacturers.  Her educational website includes specific feed programs and nutritional articles for all breeds and is one of the most popular websites used by top breeders worldwide.

Visit Linda's website at

www.GreatDaneLady.com