By Joan Harrigan Dr. Cindy Marriott of Plymouth, Mich. had never owned a dog. Not as a child, not when she was raising her family. However, after retirement from her work teaching psychology in college and divorce, Dr. Marriott wanted “something to do.” She found it—in the form of a very large dog named Dag. [...]
Westminster Kennel Club – Working Best of Breed List Tuesday, February 17, 2015 New York, New York Check back throughout the day as we update the Best of Breed list! Akita – Judge Mr. John Ramirez Best of Breed: GCh. Mojo’s Continuation of A Myth Handler: Beep Lee Owner: S Borrmann Alaskan Malamute [...]
Westminster Kennel Club – Sporting Best of Breed List Tuesday, February 17, 2015 New York, New York Check back throughout the day as we update the Best of Breed list! Brittany – Judge Mr. Norman Kenney Best of Breed: GCh. Rainbow Splash’s Ruggedly Handsome Handler: Clint Livingston Owner: C Douglas, J & A Andras, [...]
Westminster Kennel Club – Terrier Best of Breed List Tuesday, February 17, 2015 New York, New York Check back throughout the day as we update the Best of Breed list! Airedale Terrier - Judge Dr. Jerry Klein Best of Breed: GCH Joval Sweet Time Handler: Adam Bernardin Owner: Lisa Bryan & Valeria Rickard American [...]
Attending Westminster is often feels like entering a battle zone. No amount of preparation can offset the inevitable mental and physical challenges prepackaged with the experience. Therefore, an uplifting, encouraging anecdote might provide a timely perk for everyone entering the fray on this frigid Monday.
I bought my first show dog in 1971. He became a Champion and attained his CD. He sired two litters. Ttttthat’s all folks! Many years later, I remember when my breeding partner and I started to x-ray our breeding stock for Hip Dysplasia. Our finished bitch was x-rayed by the local vet. “It’s fine”, he told us. “No need to send it in. It’s just a waste of money.“ About two years later, I was devastated when our promising young male pick of the litter was diagnosed with hip dysplasia. My partner, however, was in denial. She was sure that this was not genetic. Both his parents had been x-rayed. After all, he did fall off the grooming table that time when he was a pup. The fall must have caused this problem. I was not so easily dissuaded and insisted that we x-ray his littermates. More than one pup turned out to be dysplastic. I bought a copy of Fred Lanting’s first book on Canine Hip Dysplasia and insisted on a second opinion on the dam’s x-rays. Yup, she was dysplastic, too. I had learned a lesson in the value of testing AND the importance of good information. What I did not know and could never have foreseen was how dramatically the world of responsible dog breeding was to change.
Show Name: Santa Clara Valley Kennel Club Location: San Jose, CA Show Date: Monday, February 16, 2015 Total Entry: 1050 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Del Richards Dog Reg: GCh Foxboro N Shardust Authentic [Dog] Breed: Spaniel (English Springer) Handler: Lynda O’Conner-Schneider Owner: S Perreira & R Dehmel Breeder: Susan Still Reserve Dog Reg: GCh [...]
Show Name: Colorado Kennel Club Location: Denver, CO Show Date: Monday, February 16, 2015 Total Entry: 1757 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Jay Richardson Dog Reg: GCh Finnabair Ardmore Ned [Dog] Breed: Glen of Imaal Terrier Handler: Beverly Osment Owner: Donal & Ann Doyle & Mary McDaniel DVM Breeder: Mary McDaniel DVM & Margret Ewald Reserve [...]
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by Joan Harrigan It’s year three at the Piers, and it now all seems familiar. There are more tweaks—the vendors are a little more visible, and Cherrybrook has located its booth in the benching area at Pier 94, which makes a lot of sense. Nearby, celebrity hairstylist Chaz Dean is selling “Wen for Dogs” – [...]
