We are saddened to report the passing of Andy Andrews of Brentwood, Tennessee following a longterm illness. He passed away yesterday, September 21st 2017. Andy is the husband of Cheryl Green, longtime successful Doberman Pinscher breeder and fancier. Funeral arrangements are as follows at the Hickory Chapel Funeral Home in Nashville, Tennessee: 2 PM – [...]
There are plenty of group shows, but none with the cachet of Montgomery County Kennel Club. Countless important dogs, handlers, breeders, and judges have converged there over the decades.
Show Name: Gallatin Dog Club Location: Helena, MT Show Date: Thursday, September 21, 2017 Best In Show Judge: Dr. Donald Gill Dog Reg: GCHP2 Sabes Simply Invincible [Dog] Breed: Boston Terrier Handler: Jorge Olivera Owner: J & C Sanchez, R Looker & S Saberton Breeder: Sharon Saberton Reserve Dog Reg: GCH Histyles Gabby Girl Of [...]
-Premium List Available Now- New York, NY (September 21, 2017) – Entries are now open for the 2017 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, which returns to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) North/South Concourse this December 16 and 17. Entries are also open for the inaugural AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and [...]
Show Name: Gateway Non-Sporting Dog Club Location: Gray Summit, MO Show Date: Thursday, September 21, 2017 Non-Sporting Judge’s Name: Mrs. Nancy Smith Hafner Total Entry: 132 #1- Dog Reg: CH Jicote Caliente Mex [Dog] Breed: Xoloitzcuintli Handler: Kayla Wise Owner: R Forastieri Breeder: Criadero Caliente #2- Dog Reg: GCH Dawin Hearts And Arrows [Bitch] [...]
We have yet another fun photo to share on this Thursday. Can you guess the respected judge that is pictured handling an Afghan Hound to Best of Winners at the Afghan Hound Club of SW Ohio? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer to this week’s Throwback! The correct answer to this [...]
Where to begin?? Let’s start at the beginning. For most of us dog show folk, the place where it all starts is the first time you go to a dog show, prepared or not.
English Setter Association of America National Specialty Friday, September 15, 2017 Judge Mr. William (Bill) Shelton Best in Specialty Show: GCh StargazR N Wingfield Time Will Tell Handler: Eileen Hackett Owner: D & P Coller & E Hackett Breeder: P Skol, L Biedron, E Hackett & K Hanlon
Some people send group 1 or Best In Show photos to the judge AFTER a big win. This, in my opinion, is the maximum “gift” that would be deemed appropriate, and frankly, I have never really been comfortable sending photographs to a judge unless the judge requests it. It is not appropriate to send photos PRIOR to showing to a judge, and sending gifts after a win is also inappropriate and puts the judge in a very awkward position. Promising of judging assignments is also covered on the language above taken directly from the AKC Rules Concerning Misconduct and is a definite “no-no”. As a very dear departed AKC rep always said when asked about things that may have been considered a “gray area” – If you must ask, DON’T DO IT!
All our toy breeds have fascinating histories but none demonstrate the skill, ingenuity and adaptability of pedigree dog breeders quite so well as the history of the Pomeranian.
