After this challenging year, many people are ready to unwind and spend some quality time with family, friends and pets. Some of the things that make celebrations festive this time of year can also be potentially harmful to our furry friends. The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine has some helpful tips to keep the [...]
We have another fun #ThrowbackThursday photo to share with our readers on this Thursday. Can you name the folks pictured in this week’s throwback? Guess Who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer to this week’s throwback is Allan Chambers handling CH Varsity Starbuck with Judger Mrs. Olmos-Olivier. Don’t forget! Do [...]
The dog walking routine has cycled through countless fads and stages. And I’ve done it long enough to observe plenty of this unfolding drama. Back in prehistoric times, I was the lone dog walker pounding the pavement.
Gaining real breed knowledge means going beyond the typical requirements. We must find ways to ask ourselves questions, even questions without answers, to create our own set of master tools instead of relying on the beginner’s set. It’s necessary to learn from the knowledge of others, but without finding other ways to seek our own answers, we won’t be able to see the standards come alive on the page and in the ring.mn
One question that is regularly asked in Dogdom is ‘How can we attract more people to our ranks?’ and it is a very important question for any hobby. In fact, for the health and continuation of our sport it is vital that we continue to attract new blood and it appears to be a problem that is facing most of the world’s kennel clubs.
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! This week Will Alexander interviews Sioux Forsyth-Green!
The next breed we tackle in my ongoing series of interviews with breed experts is the Bulldog. Anyone who has interacted with a Bulldog understands the popularity of the breed. They are wonderful companions with and outstanding personality. There have been great Bulldogs that have won at the highest levels of the sport and the breed continues to be a contender in the Non-Sporting group. I reached out to longtime breeders of Bulldogs to discuss the breed and get their perspective about changes they have seen in the Bulldog over the past half-century.
The Irish Terrier carries the nickname “Daredevil” for his spirited and game character, showing fire and animation. The standard is clear on this and other points, and the parent club has an excellent guide to judging the breed available for download on their website. I was looking forward to consistency in Irish Terrier survey results.
A difficult year looks to have a happy ending for children around the world, as a health exam of Santa’s reindeer has confirmed that his team is healthy and ready for this year’s Christmas Eve flight. “After a full examination and review of their medical records, I’m pleased to say that Santa’s reindeer are healthy [...]
The American Kennel Club (AKC®) wishes to acknowledge those individuals that have excelled at breeding dogs that have proven to be outstanding in AKC sports. The commitment to preserve, protect and improve a breed represents the very essence of the AKC. The AKC Breeder of the Year by Sport Award is given to those who have dedicated [...]
