Anyone managing a multiple-dog household knows the standard Q&A when asked about their canine housemates. Initial shock is inevitably followed by commiseration about the amount of work it entails. That’s true in some respects – more nails to cut, more dishes to wash. Of course, our dogs repay this in countless intangible ways. A recent experience made me realize this fact, and understand that some of these benefits cease to register on our mental radar.
By the time you read these words, another Morris & Essex Kennel Club show will be in the books. This year’s entry topped 4,100 dogs; a significant increase over the 3,000+ dogs entered in 2005. This quinquennial show has become the hottest ticket in dogs over the past 15 years for many reasons.
By Amy Fernandez Last week Youtube was ablaze with the sensational footage of a French Bulldog successfully chasing a trio of curious black bears out of her backyard territory. Fearless, scrappy 20 pound Jules stood her ground and didn’t hesitate for a second as she confronted one and then another, baiting and harassing them until […]
By Sandi Weldon “I am so disappointed and hurt. Today at the show, I brought my niece to teach her how to show shelties. It was her first time in the ring. I also brought my 12 year old daughter who has shown but hasn’t been in the ring in a few months. When my […]
By Amy Fernandez Bigger and better seems to be the ongoing mantra of AKC shows and it’s almost impossible to recall when entries typically hovered around 400-500. But that was the reality until the 1950s with a few notable exceptions, as Arthur Fredrick Jones explained to his Gazette readers in July 1951. “Purebred enthusiasts of […]
By Amy Fernandez We’re all familiar with that exclusive group of two-time Westminster winners. Only a handful of top dogs have pulled it off since 1907. It’s a rare achievement, thanks to the show’s size and level of competition. In that respect, it had only one American rival. For much of its 43 year history […]
By Amy Fernandez After a 43 year absence, the Morris & Essex revival in 2000 confirmed the glaring abyss that was left in its wake back in 1957. Yes, it was an all-star event that consistently boasted an A-list lineup of dogs, handlers, judges, and general glitterati, but it certainly didn’t have the market cornered […]
When I started in dogs, I was taught that “improving the breed” was a primary reason for breeding. The goal was to always see improvements in the pups on both parents.
As their parent club emphasizes, the Toy Fox Terrier is both a toy and a terrier, small-sized but with a “big dog” attitude. It was developed in the United States using small Smooth Fox Terriers crossed with several other toy breeds, such as the Miniature Pinscher, Chihuahua, and Italian Greyhound. The breed was first recognized by the United Kennel Club in 1936 and achieved full AKC recognition in 2003.
