In Praise of Ring Stewards
It takes a village to put on a dog show. Many people must be involved in planning, organizing and working at any show, but few jobs are as underappreciated as that of the ring steward.
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10 Important Tips from Penn Vet to Keep Pets Healthy This Summer
Veterinarians at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital offer the following tips to keep pets healthy and cool during the hot days ahead: Do not leave your pet alone in your car. Vehicles heat up quickly in the sun, and animals left in them can succumb to heat stroke within minutes. Heat stroke is life threatening for both dogs […]
AKC Board of Directors Elects Ann Wallin
New York, NY – At the July monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of The American Kennel Club held in New York City, Ann Wallin of the Atlanta Kennel Club Inc., was elected to the Board of Directors in a special election to fill the seat left vacant by the late Steve Gladstone until […]
Wishing Clint Harris A Speedy Recovery
We received the sad news from Clint Harris’ daughter, Barbie Johnson, that Clint suffered from a very serious fall at a car shop, tripping and falling into an oil change pit. He is at the University of Louisville with several injuries, including a cut to his scalp, a gash on his leg, and more serious […]
#ThrowbackThursday – 1970 Westminster Kennel Club – Check Your Answer!
This week we are featuring the Best in Show photo from the 1970 Westminster Kennel Club. Can you identify the iconic handler and judge that is pictured handling a Boxer to Best in Show? Can you identify the judge in the photo as well? Guess Who? We had several correct answers this week. Pictured is […]
Remembering Kent Delaney
It is with great sadness and regret that we report the recent passing of AKC Judge Mr. Kent Delaney of Orland Park, Illinois. Kent was known for his friendly, welcoming, and larger than life personality. He was an absolute favorite among exhibitors, and the entire dog show community. He was a longtime respected and knowledgeable […]
Table Talk
Jorge Olivera continues to battle an arm/shoulder injury: Here’s hoping that his wing heals soon and he is back to normal. His wife, Susie, and their very capable assistant, Kate Batzner, are doing double duty to ensure all dogs are shown to their maximum potential while Jorge nurses his injured limb!…
Remembering Anne Legge
We are sad to report the passing of Bloodhound authority Anne Legge at the age of 84. Many of us remember Anne as an outstanding breeder of Bloodhounds under the prefix Legacy, as well as an expert judge.
Alamo Great Danes – Casting a Giant Shadow on the Sport
The role of money in this game is undeniable. Equally true is the somewhat underrated fact that it only gets you so far. That perpetually underestimated piece of the equation is the only way to explain the endless track- record of spectacular derailments proving its limitations. People never seem to stop trying.
Breed Priorities – The Bernese Mountain Dog
The Bernese Mountain Dog is one of four Swiss Mountain Dogs or Sennenhunds, also including the Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, the Entlebucher Mountain Dog, and the Appenzeller Sennenhund.
