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The American Kennel Club Announces Second Round of AKC Paw of Courage Award Recipients
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is pleased to announce the second round of the AKC Paw of Courage award recipients, to show appreciation for the many sacrifices that working dogs make while serving and protecting our country. This award specifically recognizes the extraordinary sacrifices of dogs who […]
The Responsibilities of Stud Dog Ownership
If you have a champion dog of superior quality that you wish to offer at stud, it comes with heavy responsibilities. There are four areas of responsibility that you must acknowledge, they are: a responsibility to the dog fancy in general, to your breed in particular, to your dog, and to any bitch that you breed.
Table Talk
Regarding that point I was so encouraged to hear Marissa Clark’s intro before she judged the Sussex Spaniel specialty on Friday. Prior to the start of judging, she addressed all exhibitors outside the ring calling their attention to the heat and giving all the license to wet their dogs down and keep them cool: She comforted all by saying she is familiar with coated dogs and would NOT negatively view anyone who wet their dog down. She then gave all of the exhibitors the choice to go at a faster pace to minimize the length of time these dogs would be in the heat. Much to my delight all agreed to go at a rapid pace for the sake of the dogs. Kudos to Marissa Clark and the Sussex Spaniel folks!!!!!
Bake The Lead – September 10th & 11th – Bridgewater, NJ
There will be a bake sale with proceeds to benefit Take The Lead at the Somerset Hills Kennel Club and Westchester Kennel Club dog shows on September 10th and 11th in Bridgewater, New Jersey. Support Take The Lead and enjoy some delicious baked goods! Bring your own baked or bought items to donate to the […]
Sound Breeding Practices
I am quite certain that there are many owners of highly successful stud dogs that are aghast at the quality of some of the bitches presented or sent to them for service. Too often the bitch is shipped in fr
Harry Jordan – A Chance Meeting Leaves a Lifetime of Memories
The phrase “real dog person” is frequently bandied about in this sport. Possibly, the highest compliment to bestow on a fellow fancier, that vague reference requires no explanation within our world.
Fashion Friday: Cole Haan 2.ZeroGrand
Cole Haan has introduced the Cole Haan 2.ZeroGrand, a traditional oxford shoe that is as comfortable as a running shoe, with impeccable craftsmanship and style. They are available in styles for Men and Women. The 2.ZeroGrand feature the following: – Energy foam footbed that cushions and comforts – Energy foam that rivals top of the […]
Looking Around with Lee
So…recently while musing through the requisite reading of doggie headlines… my eye caught a snippet on The Canine Chronicle website announcing
AKC Humane Fund Announces Winners Of The 2016 Sir John D. Spurling, OBE, KCVO Scholarship
New York, NY – The AKC Humane Fund, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2016 recipients of the Sir John D. Spurling Scholarship, celebrating the human-canine bond. Each year, the AKC Humane Fund awards five full-time students enrolled in courses of study that contribute to the well-being of dogs and the advancement of responsible pet […]
