Table Talk · November 18, 2020

Long-time AKC judge Beth Speich has passed away. Beth was loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and she will be sorely missed. Our condolences to her family and friends.

Long-time AKC judge Beth Speich has passed away. Beth was loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and she will be sorely missed. Our condolences to her family and friends.

It is with the greatest sorrow that we share with you the passing of a Golden Retriever exhibitor Irina Smith. Irina and her puppy, Nicholas, were killed in a tragic accident in Montana on November 14, 2020. The beloved wife of Russ Smith, Irina loved Russ and her dogs more than anything. Many people recognized […]

We were just notified that the Council Bluffs KC dog shows scheduled for this weekend, November 21-22, 2020, have been cancelled. Here is the statement from the club: “We regret to inform you that the 2020 Council Bluffs Kennel Club Dog Show has been cancelled due to the new COVID-19 proclamation made by Governor Kim […]

What your banker says when you tell them you show dogs! 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 Will’s World Top 10 List – What your banker says when you tell them you show dogs!

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the health of all dogs, awards three Clinician-Scientist Fellowships for 2021. CHF’s Clinician-Scientist Fellowship Program was launched in 2013 to encourage and support the next generation of canine health researchers. Since then, more than thirty promising new scientists have received financial support to start their […]

Reminder! Entries close November 18th at 12:00 PM PST for the Lone Star State Classic Cluster. MB-F is the superintendent. This is your chance to attend a full day of independent specialties on Thursday along with 3 days of all breed shows. Don’t miss it!

So, here we are. Nine months into pandemic life and we are still groping in the dark for answers. Even scarier, we seem to be getting used to it. Now, on the other hand, dogs are true existentialists. They just ain’t dealing with that nonsense.

Reminder! Entries close November 18th at 3:00 PM CST for the 2020 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin and the AKC Royal Canin National All Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes! These events will be held Saturday and Sunday, December 12-13th 2020 in Orlando, Florida.

Will Alexander talks with the dog man, Wood Wornall. This is a conversation between two industry greats!