New levels designed to recognize the dedication of breeders who contribute to the sport New York, N.Y. – The American Kennel Club is pleased to announce the launch of Advanced Levels of Recognition for Breeders of Merit. The program is being introduced to provide recognition to those long-term, successful breeders that have produced numerous titled dogs. Dogs […]
Around 22,000 dogs from across the world will head to the NEC in Birmingham on 8th-11th March Channel 4 and More4 to broadcast the show as well as the Crufts YouTube livestream Top dogs: Best in Show award, heroic Friends for Life winner, Scruffts family crossbreed dog of the year, and agility medals amongst the coveted […]
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.
