#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?
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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.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
Did you guess the identity of the young dog show Breeder, Owner, Handler and now Judge in our last #ThrowbackThursday photo?
A Vintage Year
A lifetime in the dog biz imparts an interesting perspective on lots of stuff. Among the most fascinating phenomena I’ve witnessed is the rise and fall of various breeds. It’s impossible to bottle any predictive cues to spot these trends. They’re shaped by so many random and varying circumstances, which rarely stand out as a proximate cause to explain anything. What I’m trying to say is that it’s virtually impossible to tick those boxes until a breed is actually peaking (up or down).
Signs of False Pregnancy in Dogs
You didn’t breed your female during her last heat cycle, yet she acts and looks like she is pregnant.
Breed Does Predict Behavior, Just Not Perfectly
I read these articles while I was at a dog show, watching a Havanese try to jump in everyone’s lap, a Sheltie spin and bark, a Lab carrying its toy ringside, and a couple of terriers facing off. I called malarkey (actually I used a stronger word).
8 Things You May Not Know About the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show
There’s so much to do and see at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan that even longtime attendees may not know the ins and outs of the event.
The Great Ones – Ch. Ferry von Rauhfelsen & Ch. Jessy von der Sonnenhöhe
All dog lovers understand the bittersweet irony that the life of a dog is much too short. While they’re with us, we cherish their company and when they’ve passed on, they live forever in our hearts. Some charismatic creatures have captured our imagination through their breathtaking careers and champion producing progeny. In their time, these canine superstars set the dog world on fire with a brightly burning torch that we’ll carry with us always. These are the dogs known as “The Great Ones”.
