The first weekend in November, I flew from Los Angeles to Orlando for the National Animal Interest Alliance Conference entitled Joining Forces to Save Our Animals. It was an inspiring and thought-provoking weekend. There were many highlights to the weekend, but one memory in particular seemed relevant a month later as I flew a similar itinerary to attend the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship.
By Amy Fernandez For over 20 years Progressive Dog Club has been a key lead-in event of Westminster week. Although it’s limited to Toy breeds, it is the week’s first showdown for top-ranked contenders and the results often set the pace for weekend specialty shakeups and shockers. This year’s show drew a total of 412 [...]
Show Name: Plum Creek Kennel Club of Colorado Location: Denver, CO Show Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 Total Entry: 1774 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Robert Robinson Dog Reg: GCh Foxtails Fast And Furious [Dog] Breed: Beagle 15 inch Handler: Mike Kurtzner Owner: S Berndt-Smith & D Smith Breeder: Sheri Berndt-Smith, Darrell Smith & Mike [...]
Show Name: Hoosier Kennel Club Location: Indianapolis, IN Show Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 Total Entry: 1465 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Gloria Geringer Dog Reg: Ch Cordmaker Mister Blue Sky [Dog] Breed: Puli Handler: Linda Pitts Owner: J Beaudoin, L Pitts, P Kelly & S Huebner Breeder: Sue Huebner Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Round [...]
Show Name: Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Friday, February 12, 2016 Toy Judge’s Name: Ms. Joanne (Jan) Paulk Total Entry: 404 #1- Dog Reg: GCh Sonnus Filho (Sanchez) [Dog] Breed: Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) Handler: Erika Lanasa Owner: J & J Moses & R Sanchez-Torres Breeder: Romulo Sanchez-Torres #2- Dog Reg: GCh [...]
By any definition, America’s fascination with Dalmatians is old news, and generally not the best icebreaker with Dal people. New York’s enduring love affair with the firehouse dog might qualify as a less notorious subplot of this overworked theme. Those spotted dogs have been a hallmark of the NYFD since anyone can remember.
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For over a decade we’ve heard rumors about the imminent demise of Westminster’s home base. Naturally, it’s hard to imagine since the club’s relationship with Madison Square Garden is now into its third century.
Progressive Dog Club Best of Breed List Friday, February 12, 2016 New York, New York Affenpinscher – Judge Mr. Edd Bivin Best of Breed: GCh. Yarrow Hi-Tech Drills N Skills Brussels Griffon – Judge Mr. Norman Patton Best of Breed: Ch. Somersest Wynzall Hashtag Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – Judge Mr. George [...]
By Amy Fernandez Apparently Westminster is not all about tradition. At least, that’s the major theme for 2016 according to Thursday morning’s press conference. Of course, it is the club’s 140th time around the block. Club Director of Communications Gail Miller Bisher provided a streamlined recap of the show’s illustrious heritage complete with backdrop tracking [...]
