Dogs in Literature – Emily Bronté
Admittedly, no one picks up Wuthering Heights looking for pertinent information about their breed, but it’s a good example of the fascinating details of purebred history tucked away in unlikely places.
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Breed Priorities – The Irish Setter
The Irish Setter is one of four Setters competing in regular AKC conformation competition, along with the English Set- ter, Gordon Setter, and Irish Red and White Setter.
Do You See What I See?
In all my travels across our great country and around the world at- tending shows, and talking to breeders and judges, I have never quite understood how two intelligent people could look at the same dog and “see” it so differently.
The Eyes Have It
After more than five decades of owning and living with a variety of different breeds, I find the eyes have become increasingly more important to me.
Table Talk
Several of our American dog fanciers had the good fortune to attend the Japanese Kennel Club show this past week. This event is truly one of the premier events of the Asian dog show scene. Bill Shelton judged Dobermans, Boxers and Pembroke Welsh Corgis. He and Steve visited Japan’s Disney World, among other wonderful sightseeing […]
Sociology of Dogs – Learning the Lesson
When we talk about how a dog can fit smoothly into human so- ciety, the key to success is how it can adapt to its environment on a daily basis to meet expectations in its behavior.
New NOHS Regulations – Better for Whom?
Policy decisions in any area have winners and losers. This is true in corporate America, in social and religious groups
like Boy Scouts and churches, and in legislative arenas from town halls to Congress.
The AKC National Championship – From the Beginning…
The history of the AKC National Championship show can be likened to a long identity crisis framed by continual ethical bickering about AKC running its own special show.
Table Talk
Over 10,000 dogs were exhibited on Saturday, and again on Sunday at AKC conformation events across the country. I truly hope that this is demonstrative of an upswing in participation in our sport!
The Dogs House Rules
An old friend of mine who is a retired FBI agent claims to know what dogs are thinking just by looking into their eyes or at their facial expressions and body language.
