By Amy Fernandez There’s always been something vaguely schizophrenic about Westminster and the split venue seems to have brought it to the forefront. It’s straddling two worlds trying to stabilize its brand message. Is this a celebration of top winners or the ultimate showcase for the achievements of hobby breeders- the proverbial bedrock of our […]
This month I deviate from my usual State of the Breed column. It has come to my attention that we have a situation in our sport that, contrary to popular belief, is extremely detrimental to our well-being! (at least in my humble opinion)
Courting Controversy For Over 100 Years. The gorgeous Sheltie is a breed that has recently been the subject of quite a bitter controversy here in the UK.
Twenty minutes of focused training (on stacking, baiting, or gaiting, etc.) will be a far better use of time and will make training more sustainable. It will also serve to dramatically increase your handling proficiency. Additionally, it will be much easier to keep your ring partner interested and focused with shorter sessions.
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the past handler, now AKC Judge pictured showing an Italian Greyhound at age 6? Can you guess the judge? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer this week is Jan Swayze-Curry. She is pictured handling the […]
By Amy Fernandez Among other things, Westminster 2018 was a nice antidote to those dire predictions about the future of this sport. In addition to the sold out crowd packing the Garden Tuesday night, a crop of young dogs added quite a jolt to the week. That started Friday when Ch. Pequest Feel The Burn, […]
Free reserved grooming for the Louisville cluster closes on February 28th! Check the premium list for the reservation form and get it in to Nina Fetter asap!
Possibly, receiving the cue from ongoing economic down- trends, some longtime breeders and relative newcomers find themselves employing a unique accord to produce their next generation of champions.
Fourteenth-century engravers, 18th-century painters and yesterday’s photographers all show us dogs as seen through their eyes. Their work is an enlightening way to follow the development of breeds and how they were seen…
By Amy Fernandez “I was doing it on a fairly regular basis but so many times we got hit by a blizzard, I started thinking I was jinxing the show so I stepped down as show chairman.” DALI president and longtime Dachshund breeder Diane Poranski had justified reasons for getting superstitious. The Dachshund Association of […]
