Think Like a Judge
“…when you think like a judge, you’ll grasp why these twenty-seven steps facilitate a great day for you, the judge and for the sport.”
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Breed Essence With Jane
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.
Words of Wisdom with Jane – Medium and Moderate
Wisdom from Jane Myers – in this episode Jane talks about medium and moderate in breed standards. If you have questions about dog show rules, please email Jane at jane.myers@caninechronicle.com with your questions. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
2021 Morris & Essex Kennel Club Premium List – Entries Open August 16th!
The Premium List for the 2021 Morris & Essex Kennel Club Dog Show is available online now. Entries open for the 2021 show at 9:00 AM on August 16th. This prestigious show will be held at Colonial Park in Somerset, New Jersey on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Click here to view the Premium List with […]
The Forelimb
The dog’s functional components consist of the forelimb and the hindlimb. The limbs are comprised of bones of many shapes and sizes. Some bones are long or short, and some are thick or thin. Some bones are straight, and many of them are curved.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Approaching The Judge
You pay your entry fee, take your chances, and hopefully, the judge is well-educated in your breed. Your entry fee is the fee to evaluate your dog. You are paying for one judge’s opinion. What if you disagree? What if, in your opinion, the judge is way off base? When, if ever, is it appropriate to approach the judge about the placements?
Westminster – Reimagined in the Summer
Westminster is easy to take for granted—if you aren’t on the staff or show committee. Each year in February, mid-town Manhattan spends a week celebrating purebred dogs. The main event is, of course, the benched conformation show, where spectators could count on watching virtually every AKC-recognized breed compete. But there is much more to “Westminster Week”—the obedience and rally competition, the vendors—even the myriad other shows that precede it. Every year, it all materializes—the banners, the floral displays, the portraits of past winners, the purple velvet ropes and green flooring—certainly it must take a lot of effort, but somehow, each year everything reappears. Exhibitors might complain about the expense of attending, NYC traffic, and the inconvenience of schlepping dogs, tables, and tack from mid-town to the Piers for the breed judging; but for most, showing here was on a bucket list, if not an annual tradition.
Top 5 Sporting Dogs
Jane talks about the Top 5 Sporting Dogs. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
Life Lessons from Junior Showmanship Wayne Cavanaugh
Welcome to this series on Canine Chronicle TV called Life Lessons from Junior Showmanship with Michael Hill. In this episode Michael talks with Wayne Cavanaugh about how showing in juniors prepared him for life. The Life Lessons from Junior Showmanship series – Michael interviews people who showed in Juniors and discusses how the lessons they learned have helped them […]
Rabid Rescue Dog
“I told you so” is pretty well-established as a useless approach to any productive debate. And honestly, in most of those situations, the dreadfully predictable outcome is nothing to gloat about. Specifically, I’m referring to the recent CDC announcement about their upcoming yearlong ban on foreign dog imports. Needless to say, that sort of drastic action marks a last ditch attempt to cope with an ongoing, spiraling mess. But just in case anyone needed a little more convincing, here’s an auspiciously timed news item that was reported by the AP on June 23.
