Do you remember your first dog show as a spectator? I sure do – it was Rock Creek Kennel Club in a park in suburban Washington DC. The only thing I knew about dog shows was that mean old joke, “she’s so ugly I wouldn’t take her to a dog show.”
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the handler and judge pictured this week? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer is Bruce Schultz and the late Stephen Hubbell. Thanks to all for your guesses and participation! Do you have a fun photo […]
It is hard to believe that the 4th of July holiday is here already! It seems that Memorial Day was just the other day. Time flies… Last year I was attending the Burbank Kennel Club and Ventura Dog Fanciers cluster on this same weekend. I know many of you, along with me, will miss the weekend at the beach this year. It was definitely one of my all-time favorite shows.
While fireworks and food are a major part of Independence Day festivities, they may not be much fun for your dog. With all of the loud noises and disruption in his routine, your four-legged friend could end up getting sick – or worse, lost. To help keep this Fourth of July happy and safe for […]
Mastiffs are 28th in popularity out of 190 breeds according to AKC’s registration statistics. They are the seventh most popular working breed and the second most popular giant breed. AKC recognized Mastiffs in 1885, one of the initial breeds registered, not one of the newer breeds. We found just fourteen Mastiff breeder-judges to invite to take the survey on their breed priorities. When asked about the low number, one of the experts said they were pleased with the number, since earlier there were only two Mastiff breeder-judges.
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the respected AKC Judge and successful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breeder that is pictured handling her Cavalier in this week’s Throwback? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer is Elaine Lessig. The judge is Ray Filburn. […]
Surprisingly, the origin of the Newfoundland is a very debatable matter. Although the breed has obviously been in existence for hundreds of years, few early breeders recorded the history of their canine companions; even Cabot, the famed explorer, whose name is so closely linked with Newfoundland, never made mention of these huge dogs.
-Annual Event Educates Public on How To Be Effective Dog Owners- The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is preparing for the 16th annual AKC Responsible Dog Ownership Day (AKC RDO Days). This summer and fall hundreds of clubs and dog organizations around the country will host free events to educate the dog-loving public about the responsibilities and boundless […]
…A child or a new handler who has a bad experience may not return thereby defeating the purpose of these events, part of which is to bring in new and younger exhibitors to our sport. I am not judging anyone for being disinterested in judging these events, however, if you agree to the assignment, please be kind to those that entered to you…
The Choking Doberman. As far as urban legends go, that chestnut was a mutating virus in our cultural landscape long before social media commandeered fake news distribution. It’s far from the only sour note that’s marred the Doberman’s public image over the years. They come in all flavors, but basically reiterate the same frightening theme of demonic canines run amok.
