“Is that a lamb?” Bedlington Terrier fanciers are probably as cordially sick of hearing that as you are about the clichés about your breed. With its shape, size, and coat, its appearance is unique among terriers, and among most other breeds too, sharing its curves with the Whippet.
The Canine Chronicle received the sad news that Mr. Donavon Thompson of Sacramento, California has passed away. Mr. Thompson’s original breed was Briards and he was approved to judge all Herding, Working and Hounds.
Many breeds have an epigram that defines them. That short, distinctive line or quote that instantly gives you a mental picture of the breed’s essence.
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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 Top 10 Odd Questions Spectators Ask at a Dog Show. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
I am in the middle of judging a breed of toy dogs, when a lovely exhibitor very timidly says, “This is my first day showing a dog. I am not sure what I am supposed to do.” I assure her that she has come to the perfect ring. “You have nothing to worry about here,” I say in a gentle voice.
The Wachusett Kennel Club dog show scheduled for today, August 22, 2021, in Boxborough, MA will be cancelled as of 2:00PM. There will be no group judging due to the impending hurricane.
Among the junior handlers showing this year was Landon Livingston, 10-year-old son of respected handler Clint Livingston—who was sidelined by health issues in June and was unable to make it to Westminster—and handler Karen Livingston.
The 145th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was held at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, New York on June 12 and 13. We asked the seven group judges and Patricia Craige Trotter, the Best in Show judge, to talk about their assignments and placements.
