Looking Around with Lee

Comments from those with a life dedicated to the Great Dane.

I was glad to hear that Dave Slattum and all his dogs were okay after his vehicle was rear-ended while he was returning from shows this past weekend. Once again, the dog show community came together and Karla Edwards and John and Patricia Gillis helped Dave get all the dogs home safe!

The AKC Canine Health Foundation and VetVine are presenting a free live webinar on Canine Hemangiosarcoma on Wednesday, May 10th 2017 at 8:00 PM EDT. This special event will feature Douglas Thamm VMD DACVIM (Oncology). This educational event is part of Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Thamm will provide dog lovers with a review of the clinical […]

The American Kennel Club presented the United States Capitol Police K-9 Unit with the AKC K-9 Officers Award on May 1. The award recognizes the special public service role of dogs that work for government agencies and the skills and partnerships the K-9 handlers have with their dogs. AKC President and CEO Dennis B. Sprung presented the […]

Judging Panel Announced for Westminster Week’s Four Competitions Held in New York City, which will take place Feb. 12-13, 2018

Free Junior Showmanship Workshop Open To Anyone Under The Age Of 18

Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the judge pictured in this week’s throwback? Hint: He resides in South Wales in the United Kingdom! Guess who? The correct answer is Andrew Brace! Thank you all for your participation. Do you have a fun photo that you would like to […]

The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, marks Pet Cancer Awareness Month by providing information on research outcomes and educational resources on canine cancer to dog lovers during the month of May. Since 1995 CHF has funded over 200 canine cancer research grants, totaling […]

The fancy was devastated this past week while dealing with the loss of several prominent friends. Many are grieving the loss of Norm Patton who suffered a massive stroke while at dinner with friends after a day of judging. Ceil Ruggles also suddenly passed away suddenly. Dr. Ruth Barstow passed away while travelling to the Cairn National from California, and finally Joel Rosenblatt, who has been ill for quite some time, succumbed to his illness. Our thoughts go out to all family and friends of these beloved individuals. They will be missed by all who knew them.

Thank you to Carol White-Moser for sharing her experience during and regarding the devastating tornadoes in East Texas last week. By Carol White-Moser I want to thank everyone who checked in with me after the tornado that blasted through East Texas. Most were very concerned; I think some hoped secretly that I had ‘bought the […]