The Wicket
When my eyes returned to the Miniature Schnauzer, a Scottie had walked up and was standing next to him. Both dogs stood there like experienced show dogs, alert and ready to enter the ring.
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#TriviaTuesday – Check Your Answer!
Who was the first woman to ever judge at the Westminster Kennel Club? Did you guess right?
Ageism In Our Sport and Valuing Our Elders
This was said at a monthly meeting of the all-breed club of which I am a member. I found myself appalled that someone in our club would think like that and absolutely mortified they would have the audacity to express their feelings. The topic of ageism in our sport has sadly become one that begs to be addressed.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who?
Guess Who? Are you ready for this week’s great #ThrowbackThursday photo? Can you name this young dog show handler in this week’s Throwback? Added bonus, who is the judge? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Amy […]
Why Juniors Go On to Be Successful in The Breed Ring
For many years now, owners who have lacked the necessary skills or the desire to compete in the show ring have hired professional handlers. And, for nearly as many years, the American Kennel Club has listened to the mounting complaints from owner-handlers that it was impossible to win when they had to compete against professional handlers. So, the AKC did two things in response. They created a new Amateur-Owner-Handler class and they initiated the National Owner-Handled Series.
The 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show to Simulcast for the First Time on Fox Deportes
FOX Sports to expand coverage of the iconic dog show with the longest-running Spanish sports network.
The Big E – Editorial Assistance
What prompts us to get involved when someone needs or expresses the desire for help? Is it instinctual? I believe it is.
#TriviaTuesday – Do you know the answer to this Dog Show question?
Who was the first woman to ever judge at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show?
Some Of The Many Reasons Why People Hunt
I am occasionally asked why I hunt by people with varying motives for posing that question, and their attitude and tone of voice when they ask usually provides a clue as to the sort of response they want. If it’s the frequently belligerent tone and posture of an anti-hunter, my response is almost always something flippant such as, “Why, to aggravate PETA supporters, of course.”
The Westminster Kennel Club & Nutramax Partner to Support a Service Dog in Training
A Golden Retriever puppy was Selected for the Support Dog Training Program.
