Table Talk
Over 10,000 dogs were exhibited on Saturday, and again on Sunday at AKC conformation events across the country. I truly hope that this is demonstrative of an upswing in participation in our sport!
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Labrador Retriever Leads The Pack As Most Popular For 26th Year
The Labrador Retriever does it again! In a press conference today at its new pet care space, AKC Canine Retreat, the American Kennel Club (AKC®), the nation’s largest purebred dog registry, announced that the intelligent, family friendly Lab firmly holds on to the number one spot on the most popular list for a record-breaking 26thconsecutive year. While […]
The Dogs House Rules
An old friend of mine who is a retired FBI agent claims to know what dogs are thinking just by looking into their eyes or at their facial expressions and body language.
Meet the Europeans – Part 1 – The Italians
Many of today’s breeds originated in Europe. They were principally developed in Great Britain, Germany and France, but it would be hard to find any European country without a national dog breed. Meet the Europeans will explore the history of breeds on an old continent full of fanciers.
Breeder/Owner/Handlers Dominate the Finals
Winning Westminster is an incredible feat. The dog’s call name becomes a household word: Bang Away, James, Shannon, Manhattan, Indy, Robert, Kirby, Stump, Josh, Hickory, and Banana Joe to name a few.
New Breeds Debut at Westminster
The American Hairless Terrier, Pumi, and Sloughi…Benched shows like Westminster are a great opportunity to meet the newly-recognized breeds and the people devoted to them.
#ThrowbackThursday – Guess Who? – Check Your Answer!
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the judge that is pictured showing in this week’s #ThrowbackThursday? Guess who? Head back here on Monday to check your answer! The correct answer is Kathleen Ferris. Tracy Wooster and Peggy Browne guessed correctly! Do you have a fun photo that you […]
In Their Own Words – The Judges Discuss Their Choices
Westminster Group and BIS Judges Comment on Their Placements
Progressive Dog Club – A Recap
Neither rain, nor snow, nor loss of half the judging panel could stop this historic show in its 84th year.
Table Talk
Well, this year my friends the weather has caused grief once again. The York cluster has cancelled it’s show for today due to inclement weather: judges are having great difficulty getting in; hopefully the weather will calm down and all will be ready for the show Thursday! The building will open at 3 p.m. today for exhibitors to unload, etc.
