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Our Expectations Are Reasonable
Our judges, I think, have fair expectations of us. They want us to bring them good dogs. They expect us to bring them healthy dogs in good physical condition. They rightly expect our dogs to be clean and properly groomed. Our dogs should be reasonably trained and able to hold a stack long enough for the judge to complete their hands-on exam, and our dogs should be able move on a loose lead.
Been There, Done That – Whimsy & Wisdom from Dog Shows
Frank Sinatra, the crooner of crooners, got it right. We don’t know. This past month took me to some of the most genuine places I have been in a long, long time. The sweet, kind, gentle county fairgrounds shows are disappearing quickly. I can remember pulling onto the wet, green grass to park and unload early on warm summer mornings. If I got there early enough, I could watch the fog drifting off the grounds. I would sit in my car and watch the show come to life in front of me. The vendors setting up the booths, exhibitors bringing equipment to their grooming spaces, and club members putting colorful tablecloths on the ring tables are just a few of the memories of those special days. It had the feeling of watching the sun rise to open the curtains on the soon to come hustle-bustle of the dog show.
Dog Show Tips 10 Questions in 60 Seconds. Ep. #22
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us 10 Questions in 60 Seconds. Ep. #22. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Inside the Mind of a Judge
Exhibitors are counseled by their mentors to watch judges and try to figure out what they’re looking for in their breed, group or Best In Show. This is a marvelous exercise, but it can often be a confounding one. You see, most exhibitors are focused on faults, while few judges are.
Influencers With Michael Hill Joined By Bobby Schoenfeld
Join Michael Hill in his exciting series “INFLUENCERS.” Michael will be hosting dog show enthusiasts, handlers, breeders, and judges as they reveal who has impacted them the most. This series will touch upon how influential mentors are and how they shape not only individuals but the future of the dog show world. Next, in the series is […]
Table Talk · June 8, 2022
I heard legendary breeder, Frank Baylis was in an automobile accident this week. Thankfully, he came out much better than his SUV! Frank escaped with minor cuts and bruises, and I am told he is home and recovering. Nancy Battaglia had a brush with the hereafter last week. She suffered a massive heart attack and was hospitalized in serious condition. The good news is she will be back home soon. We wish her a fast and complete recovery.
Obedience Judge Update For The 7Th Annual Masters Obedience Championship At Westminster
The Westminster Kennel Club announces that Mr. Alvin W. Eng of Rocklin, California
Dog Show Tips 10 Questions in 60 Seconds. Ep. #21
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will gives us 10 Questions in 60 Seconds. Ep. #21. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
