Table Talk – 4/11/18
The truth of the matter is there are simply too many dog shows.
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Crufts – A Memorable Journey to a Great Show
Another Crufts is now in the history books. This is the 4th time I have traveled across the pond to attend and compete. This year I was joined once again by the fabulous Harry Bennett.
Remembering Francine Schwartz
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the recent passing of AKC Judge Francine Schwartz of Lake Forest, Illinois. She was a longtime respected and knowledgeable judge of all Hound, Working, Non-Sporting, and Herding breeds. Mrs. Schwartz was a breeder and exhibitor of harlequin Great Danes. She was a past president of […]
Modest Beginnings Lead to a Lifetime of Memories
After a few successful years in this sport, it’s easy to forget that we all started somewhere. Regardless of the lofty status any expert eventually attains, you can bet there’s a long trail littered with inept, forgettable experiences along the way. Even George Washington, arguably the first venerated icon of America’s dog world, was legendary for the epidemic of mismatings in his Virginia kennel.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the two respected judges pictured in this photo from the Westminster Kennel Club? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Of course, the correct answer to this week’s Throwback is Mrs. Sari Brewster Tietjen and Mr. Dennis McCoy. Thanks […]
Garden State All Terrier Club – AKC Earth Dog Tests – Thursday, May 3, 2018
The Garden State All Terrier Club offers all terrier owners a unique opportunity to earn an Earthdog title along with a conformation title, all in a single week. The club offers a training day on Wednesday May 2nd at a location just four miles from the show site. Rank beginners can become knowledgeable earthdogs with some […]
Remembering James W Smith – Absolutely Smooth Fox Terriers
The Canine Chronicle regrets to relay the news that Mr. James W Smith, master breeder of Absolutely Smooth Fox Terriers has passed away. Mr. Smith was the AKC Breeder of the Year representing the Terrier Group in 2012. The AKC wrote the following about his dedication to purebred dogs when he received the award. “Jim […]
Breed Priorities – The Cairn Terrier
Cairns were once known as “Short Coated Skye Terriers,” a working terrier of Skye and the west Highlands. It is the sixth most popular terrier in AKC, ranking seventieth in 2016, down from sixty-first in 2013.
Table Talk – April 4, 2018
The Potomac Specialty, held in Frederick, Maryland from April 10-14 has an entry of 979 dogs for 1419 entries.
Dachshunds Do Westchester!
Dachshund Club of Long Island finds a home at the Winter Garden Specialties.
