A Junior Handlers Life – Shaping Character Through Competition
My name is Taylor Johnson. I am a 3rd generation dog handler and breeder.
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I Like Mine Rare
People are drawn to a certain breed for a wide variety of reasons. The Labrador Retriever, for his sweet disposition, the pleasing personality of the Golden Retriever, the German Shepherd Dog for his protective nature or the intelligence of the Border Collie. These qualities and more can also be found in other noticeably rarer breeds. Someone looking for a genuinely unique breed might just opt for a Peruvian Inca Orchid or a Pumi.
Dogland – Passion, Glory, And Lots Of Slobber
A few months back, while trapped in traffic, I began idly spinning the dial, seeking some radio diversion. Expecting nothing, I stopped when I heard “upcoming interview with Tommy Tomlinson, (so what) …about his new book on show dogs and dog shows!” Bumper to bumper on the Northern State suddenly seemed more bearable.
Why Are Dogs So Irresistible?
“A person’s best friend is their dog” has long been accepted as a truism–and for good reason. Because, for an extremely high percentage of dog owners, it really is true. This remarkable bond between humans and dogs is no less true than that the sun will rise in the east every morning. Like an eastern sunrise, the bond between humans and dogs is always there whether it’s visible or not.
Conformation Judges · Are You Helping Or Hurting? – Part 1
Maybe you’ve seen this happen, or maybe you’ve been the recipient of it: the judge assists the handler to present their dog better.
First, Do No Harm…
Form follows function.” It’s a mantra in the dog show world. And just about every judge’s education seminar focuses on how a breed’s particular form helps it do the job it was bred to do.
Closet Confidential – Carolina Foothills Cluster
Click here to read the complete article 138 – August, 2024 Curated By Elaine Lessig It’s a fact. Nothing could be finer than this cluster in South Carolina in the summer! Not only was there stellar warm weather fashion in abundance, there was southern hospitality galore, too. No doubt, lots of hard work goes into […]
Six Ways To Breed Strong, Smart And Healthy Pups
History is full of examples that demonstrate how breeders have used certain skills and methods to improve the breeding of their purebred dogs.
What We All Should Know About Canine Intervertebral Disc Disease
Canine Intervertebral Disc Disease may present in dogs, with signs as subtle back or leg pain. With severe cases, the symptoms could be as striking as complete paralysis of the legs.
