In Memory of Keegan McFadden
Keegan McFadden was a hero to so many. Bill and Taffe McFadden have lost a son, Taylor and Conor have lost a brother, Asher Seidlitz lost his KeKe, and we have all lost a good friend.
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Table Talk · October 16, 2019
I am on my way home from Las Vegas where I attended the Black Mountain Kennel Club shows at the Morrell Recreation center. While on the smaller side regarding entries, these shows are very pleasant. The venue is great for a dog show, and the weather is fantastic! October in Las Vegas truly is paradise. […]
When 23 and Me Has Gone to the Dogs
Has he been tested for DM?” Degenerative Myleopathy testing is the newest “gotta-have” DNA test in the dog world. And it’s the perfect example of genetic testing gone wrong.
Morris Animal Foundation Awards More than $1 Million for New Canine and Feline Health Studies
Morris Animal Foundation, a leader in advancing animal health, is awarding more than $1 million in grants for 16 canine and feline research projects. The studies will help veterinary scientists improve the health and quality of life of cats and dogs suffering from deadly and debilitating diseases and issues, such as canine cancer, spinal injury […]
Remembering Gretchen Schultz
We received the sad news that Gretchen Schultz of Bethel Island, California passed away on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 following a long and brave battle with cancer. Gretchen was an AKC Judge of thirteen Sporting breeds and Junior Showmanship. As a second generation dog fancier, Gretchen was deeply entrenched in the sport of purebred dogs […]
Grumpy Cat
Cat videos…I index that stuff in the “Unfortunate Addiction” category, and don’t intend to explore the rest of it here. Anyway, whether or not you care, you were abundantly notified about the sad demise of Grumpy Cat on May 14, 2019. She (and this cat was a SHE), formally named Tardar Sauce, succumbed to complications from a urinary tract infection.
Keith Bailey and Sharon Abmeyer at Montgomery Weekend 2019
We had such a fun time catching up with Keith Bailey and Sharon Abmeyer at Montgomery Weekend 2019. Table Talk Live chatted with this winning team about their mentorship, breeding program, and other memorable moments at Montgomery County!
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
We have another great #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the respected late AKC Judge pictured in this week’s Throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Sari Brewster Tietjen. Thank you to all for your participation! […]
IMHO – Judges Talk About Current Issues in the Sport
We asked experienced AKC judges two questions about current issues affecting our sport.
1. Describe how judging a large entry at a specialty is different than judging at an all breed show.
2. Explain how you make your “cuts” when you judge large entry specialties.
Here’s what they had to say…
Table Talk · October 9, 2019
While some folks may have heard that there was a dog fight at the Bull Terrier ring, Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine checked in to clarify that this was NOT the case! Two dogs were playing over the ring gates, and one dog leaped in the air and unfortunately landed wrong and broke his leg.
