By Joan Harrigan Betty Regina Leininger of Frisco, Texas is the kind of judge who finds excitement and glamour at every dog show. Whether dressed in an evening gown and judging a group at Westminster or enduring the heat without a hat at an outdoor show, Leininger says, “there are always wonderful dogs!” Over the [...]
“Ringside With Pilar” Interview with Betty Regina Leininger
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By Dr. Bob G. Smith The second trip to China was filled with more exciting new adventures for this country boy from Alabama. Venturing out from Shanghai into Zhengzhou to judge an all-breed dog show was a great experience as it was the first dog show presented in this area of China. Dr. Bob G [...]
By Amy Fernandez Moving is never fun. When all the dredging and hauling is finished, it takes time to get situated into a new space. It’s fair to say that Westminster is still settling into its spacious new site at Piers 92/94 at 55th Street and the West Side Highway. Organizational efficiency has been the club’s [...]
Almost 22,000 dogs will be heading to the NEC in Birmingham from 6th-9th March, to compete in some of the world’s most prestigious canine competitions at Crufts 2014. Kennel Club entry figures show that 21,614 dogs will be taking part in breed judging, Gamekeepers’ classes and the Obedience and Agility championships, an increase of nearly five [...]
A good German short-haired pointer which knows its job is not simply part of the equipment, it is the most important member of the team.
By Amy Fernandez For the second time since 1992, class dogs will compete at Westminster. Many veteran exhibitors rejoiced when this aspect of competition was reinstated. It has long been the source of cherished Westminster memories and big wins from the classes. After all, Westminster has a longstanding reputation for shocking upsets. Class dogs regularly [...]
Show Name: Southeast Arkansas Kennel Club Location: Pine Bluff, AR Show Date: February 2, 2014 Total Entry: 627 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Gloria Geringer Dog Reg: GCh. Appalachia’s Allamyrra Hajji Breed: Saluki Handler: Gerry Thronton Owner: Pamela Arwood, Marinell McCowen & Gerry Thornton Reserve Dog Reg: GCh. R-Lee’s Sparkle Plenty Reserve Breed: Chinese Shar-Pei [...]
Show Name: Hobbs New Mexico Kennel Club Location: Hobbs, NM Show Date: February 2, 2014 Total Entry: 527 Best In Show Judge: Dr. Anthony DiNardo Dog Reg: GCh. Donnachada Angel Wings at Dulcinea Breed: Toy Poodle Handler: Betty Brown Owner: Sue Talkington & Betty Brown Reserve Dog Reg: GCh. Del Zarzoso Salvame From Afterglow Reserve [...]
Show Name: Boardwalk Kennel Club of Cape May County Location: Wildwood, NJ Show Date: February 2, 2014 Total Entry: 935 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Vincent Chianese Dog Reg: GCH. CR-Wicca’s Trade Secret Breed: Akita Handler: Heather Bremmer Owner: Thomas & Ann Bavaria, Joann Charnik & Carla Burke Reserve Dog Reg: Ch. Crispy Legacy Reserve [...]
