When the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen joined the AKC hound group in 1991, they came in a variety of shapes, as I remember seeing them. Their casual appearance was emphasized, and sculpting of the coat forbidden. The outlines have become more uniform,
The following letter has been sent to AKC conformation judges regarding conducting oral exams. Dear AKC Judge, Please be reminded, as included in its April 2015 communication to all judges, the Judging Operations Department strongly advises that all judges should ask the exhibitor to show the bite/open the mouth when conducting oral exams. This is being […]
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the successful past handler and current judge that is pictured handling a Maltese? Can you guess the judge? Guess who? Head back on Tuesday to check your answer! The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Toddie Clark. There were several correct […]
Best wishes to Roxanne Hosaka as she recovers from serious injuries sustained in a terrible cycling accident this past week. She is in the hospital right now and hopefully can move to rehab soon. I will keep everyone posted on her status.
As an English man I’m allowed to say the English can be a pretty peculiar bunch! I grew up in a working class area of North London in the 1980s and one of the most coveted things for the working man to own back then was a holiday home by the sea.
Throughout the ages, due to its inherent elegance, grace and beauty, the Greyhound has been depicted in prized art and decor from paintings and porcelain sculptures to bronzes, ivory whistles and even carved heads on walking sticks.
We are saddened to report the passing of Madison Weeks of Jacksonville, Florida. Madison was a respected judge of the Hound and Terrier Groups as well as Best in Show and a variety of other breeds. Before embarking on his judging career, Madison, along with his partner Hugh Thomas, successfully bred Smooth Fox Terriers, Scottish […]
Just got another request for an image from a show with the comment “No Photoshopping”.
The shortage of dogs needed to protect the security of our airports and our borders is now reaching a critical level.
New York, N.Y. – The Westminster Kennel Club announces that Mrs. Dorothy Collier of Sapphire, North Carolina will be joining the club’s Board of Governors. The Board of Governors manages the iconic Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show held annually in New York City. Additionally, the board, comprised of club members, oversees and hosts all events […]
