Harry Spira
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'''Harold R. Spira''', BVSc MRCVS MACVSc HDA, usually known as '''Dr. Harry Spira''', was a noted [[Australia]]n [[veterinarian]], [[geneticist]] and [[dog]] fancier. He was instrumental in the development of [[dog breeding]] programs that used [[artificial insemination]] and frozen semen. Dr. Spira was also an author and respected [[dog show judge]]. He was active in the [[ANKC|Australian National Kennel Club]] and proposed an alternative system of [[dog breed]] grouping.
Dr. Spira was active in the promotion of the [[Afghan Hound]] in Australia and was an outspoken opponent of [[breed-specific legislation]] against the [[German Shepherd]] dog.
His acclaimed book ''Canine Terminology'' has recently been reprinted.
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