Table Talk – November 1, 2017

It seems that when show committee representatives assist these folks in finding space, neighbors are not always “neighborly”.

It seems that when show committee representatives assist these folks in finding space, neighbors are not always “neighborly”.

Thanks to Kristy Wilson for sharing this special photo from the Buckhorn Valley Kennel Club Dog Show on Sunday, October 29th! It pictures Mother, Heather Johnson and Daughter, Taylor Johnson, going Best in Show and Best Junior handler respectively with their Old English Sheepdogs, “Elsa” and “Selfie”. Also pictured is proud Dad and Husband, Colton […]

Looking at a dog breed in old and new depictions is more or less the same as skating. Just as you think it’s going well, the ice is not yet thick enough and you end up in cold water.

Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the successful professional handler, now successful judge that is pictured in the photo? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! Thanks to everyone for your participation, the correct answer to this week’s throwback is indeed Mr. Michael Dougherty. Do […]

John Buddie’s Breeder Wisdom on Facebook are the highlight of my day. John is a generous and caring mentor because of his intuitive way of asking questions instead of presenting information.

Some exhibitors have been diagnosed with pneumonia. There is one confirmed case of Valley Fever, so if any of our readers in attendance at the Dane National have flu-like symptoms, I strongly encourage a visit to your doctor. The host hotel is very concerned and Jason is working closely with them to report all illnesses. Please contact Jason Hoke if you became ill and have a physician’s diagnosis.

On a spectacular fall day with the bright red, orange, and yel- low leaves moving gently in the wind, I walked briskly, reveling in the crisp, cool air and bright sunshine. What a relief it was to actually enjoy a fall day after so many unusually hot and humid ones.

The Tibetan Spaniel is from Tibet, bred and owned by Buddhist monks in the Himalayan Mountains, known as a breed for more than 2000 years.

By Cindy Knox, Arapahoe Kennel Club President Over the years I have heard many comments about the demise of our sport. These comments are generally followed with much discussion and comments about what AKC should do. The commenters do nothing until the next conversation or comment on social media again about the demise of our […]

New York, NY – The American Kennel Club® (AKC), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, joins forces with Rover.com, the nation’s largest network of 5-star pet sitters and dog walkers, to bring even more pet services to AKC Marketplace. Each day, AKC Marketplace helps hundreds of potential dog owners find their life-long companions and […]