Two prominent judges who represent the best of the best, more than a century in the ring, and the ability to see the dog show scene as it is and how it could be have given all of us a report card. They each have written an assessment of the issues that need to be addressed and a blueprint for the improvement of our sport. Here are dynamic, impressive responses that the fancy needs to read.
Click here to read the complete article 124 – September 2019 By Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia Entries and attendance have always been good measures of the health and popularity of a sport. Unfortunately, the conformation dog show is now in its 15th year of declining entries and it continues in a downward trend that may […]
As I am reviewing my United Airlines Mileage Plus account, the sound of Johnny Cash singing the Geoff Mack song, “I’ve Been Everywhere Man,” reverberates in my head. There on the page on the computer screen it is clear to see, but hard to believe. I have flown 94,000 miles since January this year. That represents, in airline lingo, 94,000 “BIS” miles. No. It does not mean Best in Show but “Butt In Seat” miles, those miles actually flown. The airline flights are chronicled in reverse order. From my first trip to Virginia in mid-January to my most recent to Vilnius, Lithuania, Johnny Cash has nothing on me. I have been everywhere.
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you guess the pair that is pictured at a 1969 holiday party? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Daryl Martin and Bob Condon. Thanks to all for your […]
New York, NY – The American Kennel Club is excited to announce that the 1 st AKC Trick Dog Virtual Competition has begun! AKC Elite Performer Trick Dogs from around the country will be able to participate in the inaugural virtual event. Dogs participating in the competition must have earned the Elite Performer Trick Dog […]
If you add the minutes and hours you will be spending preparing your dog for your next ring appearance to the weeks and months you have already spent conditioning, grooming, practicing stacking, baiting, and gaiting, it is easy to see the enormous commitment you have made to improving your handling skills and fully preparing your dog for a winning performance in the Juniors’ ring. For all the time and effort you have put into getting better, you will very likely receive less than five minutes of the judge’s attention.
Many of our friends are bracing for Hurricane Dorian. Our thoughts are with all of you who may be impacted by this terrible storm.
Founded by Marty Becker, DVM, Fear Free (whose motto is “Taking the pet out of petrified”) educates and certifies veterinarians and other pet professionals—including groomers, boarding kennel operators, trainers, and handlers—in ways to create less stressful, happier experiences for pets in their care.
With meteorologists predicting that Hurricane Dorian could make landfall in the Southeastern United States as a Category 3 or 4 storm this Monday, the animal rescue experts at American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, are issuing key tips to help you keep yourself, your family and your animals safe – before, during and after a […]
We all get those calls from puppy owners in the middle of the night: “I think Cleo may be sick.” To which we respond, what’s the temperature? “I don’t know.” We ask about her gum color. “I don’t know.” Is she retching? “She’s outside.” It’s like playing a game of 20 questions. That’s why I prefer my puppy owners to have a check sheet, ideally filled out when the dog is well, so we can quickly pinpoint what is, and is not, the problem–and whether they need to race to the vet.
