Every February seemingly everyone involved in the sport of purebred dogs makes the trip to snowy New York to worship at the Temple of The Garden – Madison Square Garden. They come for the show of shows, the one and only Westminster, America’s oldest dog show.
There are some youngsters who stand out from the crowd from the moment they are born. They have a combination of beauty and talent that endures as they mature to adulthood. Then, they burst on the scene as young adults and find adoring fans wherever they go. Such is the case with Freedom.
By Amy Fernandez Winter has been a mere formality in NYC until last week when our first big snow reinstated the status quo. We didn’t get the 30-40 inch monster that was predicted. But it was enough to preempt Monday’s routine. We’re getting hit with another one today, and let’s hope this nonsense wraps up […]
By Amy Fernandez These days, public interest in Super Bowl commercials rivals the predictable mania of football fans. Purebreds received an unexpected endorsement via last year’s famous Budweiser commercial which showcased the charming interaction between a puppy and one of those classic Budweiser Clydesdales. Apparently, GoDaddy decided to leverage that readymade audience approval into a […]
by Stephanie Smith We celebrated some of our best breeders recently at the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship. The 2014 AKC Breeder of the Year award was presented to Gwen DeMilta and Carissa DeMilta Shimpeno for their Alisaton Doberman Pinschers. This mother-daughter pair has dedicated their lives to their passion, the Doberman Pinscher, and they breed for […]
Last night I enjoyed a rare treat. My brother, my mother and I had dinner at a restaurant and got a chance to visit for a while. Don’t get me wrong. I love the big family gatherings and adventures, but sometimes it is nice to have a little more individualized, quieter time. Of course, present or not, the rest of the family doesn’t get left out of the conversation.
Despite 150 years of predictable, unvarying routine, dog shows never get boring. The volatility of breed popularity certainly contributes to the sport’s endless surprises. Some breeds rise to the top and remain securely ensconced there for decades. Then, without warning, they plummet into the abyss of anonymity. Equally often, fringe breeds rocket out of nowhere and suddenly dominate the game for no logical reason. This powerful undercurrent of purebred evolution says so much about the nature of this sport. The weird trajectory of Maltese success provides an unparalleled example.
Click here to read the complete article 86 – The Annual,2015-16 The Relationship Between Dominant and Recessive Genes By William Given A great many misconceptions seem to exist in the minds of novice and highly experienced breeders alike regarding the impact of dominant and recessive genes on phenotype. I believe this is primarily due to […]
Click here to read the complete article 66 – The Annual,2015-16 BREEDERS • I will plan every breeding for the betterment of the breed. • I will refuse to breed my champion stud dog to unworthy bitches. • I will not breed more puppies than I can properly care for. • […]
Pointers are one of the earliest breeds recognized by AKC, one of which is part of the logo of the Westminster Kennel Club. I was confident that I could find many breeder-judges to participate in this survey on the breed’s priorities. I was surprised to identify only twenty-four to contact and invite. Twenty-one agreed to do the survey. Fourteen completed surveys were returned.
