Table Talk – May 23, 2018
You don’t take home the best dog, you take home the one you love the best…
You don’t take home the best dog, you take home the one you love the best…
Have you ever stopped to think about what a wondrous thing a dog’s nose is? And, not just because it is the perfect target for a kiss when we want to tell a dog how proud we are of them or how much we love them?
The movie is not an accurate depiction of our sport or its participants.
Prepare to read blasphemy. I am not a huge fan of today’s AKC Junior Showmanship competition. Yes, I want Juniors in the sport. And yes, Jr. Showmanship has created Juniors who can outhandle most adults, many of whom have gone on to be leaders in the sport and successful professional handlers. The sport not only produces young people with superior handling skills, but also with heightened poise, confidence and sportsmanship outside the ring. So what’s not to like?
Show Name: Bell Vernon Kennel Association Location: Lynden, WA Show Date: Monday, May 21, 2018 Total Entry: 732 Best In Show Judge: Mr. James Reynolds Show Photographer(s): Randy Roberts • Website: www.randyrobertsphotos.com Dog Reg: GCHB Alpines Lbk Living On The Road DS CGC TKN [Dog] Breed: American Staffordshire Terrier Handler: Ed Thomason Owner: E Thomason, [...]
The art of handling, it’s often said, is all about being straight out of Hollywood. “Throughout his career Frank was invisible. The greatest handlers go down in history for their dogs-not their celebrity. That’s a remarkable talent and nobody did that better than Frank Hardy. I know, some of you are saying, who’s Frank Hardy?
Greater Indiana Brittany Club Sunday, May 20, 2018 Greentown, IN Judge Ms. Sharol Candace Way Best in Specialty: GCHP Labyrinth N Illusion Slippery When Wet JH Handler: Rachel Weider Owner: Karen Hanson Best of Opposite Sex: NMR Labyrinth Late Night Winter Skye Handler: Nickie Redick Owner: Vicki Manifold & Nickie Redick
Mastiff Club of America National Specialty Sunday, May 20, 2018 Judge Ms. Diane Collings Best in Specialty Show: GCH Eastwinds Born to Perform Handler: Heather Reid Owner: Heather Reid, Debora McKibbin, Coagi Long & Nancy Huether
American Staffordshire Terrier, females – Benelux Winner – will be judged by: Desmond Murphy (US) Boston Terrier – WDS – will be judged by: Arne Foss (NO) Dalmatian – WDS – will be judged by: Arne Foss (NO) Dandie Dinmont Terrier – Benelux Winner – will be judged by: Arne Foss (NO) King Charles Spaniel – WDS – will be judged by: Carmen Navarro Guisado [...]
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