This article (my last one on WKC, I promise) will likely only be interesting to those who show, judge, handle, and/or breed Goldens; or to those who are curious about what is happening in a dog judge’s mind (or at least this judge’s mind) as final decisions are made.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Do you recognize this handler, now judge? Who is the Judge? Do you know who the dog is? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share […]
Does your German Shepherd Dog feel pain differently than your neighbor’s Maltese?
A groundbreaking study funded by the AKC Canine Health Foundation may soon have the answer.
See tons of amazing dogs compete for the highest honor at this year’s Greely Kennel Club.
Ever think about being a judge? Ever judged anything like talent shows, cooking contests, beauty contests, 4-H activities? From reading articles from different sources and from belonging to many dog show-related groups on social media, there appears to be a shortage of judges which is causing some show chairmen major problems.
The history of grooming tools dates back to 20,000 B.C. in Asia and Africa. Archeologists have discovered in caves, paintings of men with beards and beardless. At the grave sites were found sharpened flints and sea shells. As soon as man mastered the metals–copper and bronze–the blades for razoring were hammered out.
The International Kennel Club of Chicago (IKC) has released the roster of judges for its January event. The esteemed panel consists of Gene Blake, Douglas Broadfoot, Marissa Clark, Vicki Seiler Cushman, Jerry Klein, Roz Kramer, Betsy Love, Neil McDevitt, Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine, Debbie Melgreen, Kim Meredith, Ron Pock, Patty Proctor, Jay Richardson and Denise Ross. Additional judges may be added as more specialties join the weekend.
Question of the week: In what decade did Snoopy make his debut? Check back on Friday when we reveal the correct answer! Do you have a fun dog show trivia question that you would like to share for #TriviaTuesday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com.
Qualzucht. It translates literally as “torture breeding.”
And if you’re not already acquainted with it, you will be. . .
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer! Did you guess the identity of this current professional dog handler showing in Jr Showmanship or the judge in our last #ThrowbackThursday photo? It’s time to check your answer. Were you right? The correct answer is 10 year old, AKC Registered Handler Adam Peterson. The judge is Lhasa breeder, […]
