We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the great dog show folks pictured in this week’s throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Don’t forget! Do you have a fun photo that you would like to share for #ThrowbackThursday? Email Cheslie […]
Attention all horse memorabilia enthusiasts! There will be a unique opportunity coming up this October during a memorabilia sale at Bo-Bett Farm, home of the legendary Rugged Lark. The sale will include Rugged Lark memorabilia, historical photos, horse show and dog show photos,
The peak of fall colors was a tad late this year in many of the northern tier states and was often accompanied by clouds and drizzling rain with the kind of subdued light that shows off the hardwoods brilliance in autumn to its best advantage. The burst of color is nature’s last gift before the stark winter reality of a world of barren trees black against the white snow, an Ansel Adams winter landscape pho- tograph writ large. The sugar maples are bright yellow with just a hint of lime green in the center of most leaves and here and there some have reached the bright red stage with the red ones usually scattered among the leafy carpet as the dog and I amble toward the duck blind. Well, I amble, the dog bounces and bounds.
When I first started writing for (the now sadly defunct) Dog World UK I made a promise to the readers that I would do everything I could to defend the pedigree dog and the show scene. This was something that I felt just wasn’t being done effectively enough.
Can you name the late AKC judge pictured judging at the Boardwalk Kennel Club? Can you name the respected AKC judge pictured handling a Whippet?
One would have to be far out of the loop if they weren’t catching some of the controversy that has been escalating of late when it comes to the topic of the Owner vs. the Professional Handler. I think my recent articles may have precipitated others to pen their thoughts on this hot button. Oh well…I might have been one of the first…but I won’t be the last to try and figure out what the disconnect on this might be.
There was a shortage of stewards in Mason City, Iowa this past weekend. Some judges had to handle their ring on their own. These situations are more prevalent than normal due to the current crazy times. If you are available during the day, or have a few-hour break, checking in with the show chair to see if you can help out would be appreciated! If we all pitch in a bit, clubs will not get frustrated and throw in the towel!
Today, Michael talks to Adam and Katie Bernardin. This dynamic young couple has piloted hundreds of dogs to Best In Show, Best In Specialty Show and Group wins. In 2017, they handled the Giant Schnauzer, GCHG Ingebar’s Tynan Dances With Wildflowers ,aka ‘Ty’, to #1 Dog All Breeds. They also have shown their ability as breeders by producing some great winners. This is a great discussion about the love of dogs and the sport between three superstars of the next generation.
The BlueRose Kennels, Phil and Amy Booth video series provides useful tips, tricks, tutorials and product reviews for the dog show community as well as all dog lovers who want to learn something new. We hope you enjoy this video!
Let’s do a reality check. If we can be really honest with ourselves, we have been on an emotional rollercoaster for more than six months now. Just like the rollercoaster ride at a favorite amusement park, our daily lives share those same ups and downs. Excitement or anticipation best describes how we feel at the beginning of the ride. That first surge as the cars climb the metal structure heading for the peak brings a burst of pleasure or concern. Heading straight down into the depths of the steel valley below either feels screamingly fun or scary beyond words. By the end of the fifteen minutes of terror or delight, off we go. Some of us are eager to go on the same ride again. Others swear, never again. Our reactions are personal–reflections of who we are.
