The 2020 AKC Fast CAT Invitational took place December 9-11, 2020 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The fastest dogs from each breed, based on rankings from AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT), were invited to participate in the inaugural AKC Fast CAT Invitational for the [...]
The Dog Show Superintendent’s Association (DSSA) annual meeting was held December 1st, 2020 via Zoom. The following members were present: President Bobby Christiansen, (MB-F Dog Shows); Secretary-Treasurer, Becky Sumner, Sheila Raymond (BaRay Event Services); Tim James, (Onofrio Dog Shows), Ed Smizer and Kristie Shiller (Rau Dog Shows), and Dorie Crowe (MB-F Dog Shows). Glenn Lycan [...]
At a dog show a couple of years ago I had been chatting with a fellow hunter about his plans for the fall when I was approached by a lady with an absolutely gorgeous Golden Retriever prancing along beside her. She introduced herself and said, “I couldn’t help overhearing your conversation about hunting this fall and I need some advice. I’ve never hunted, I’m scared to death of guns, I live in the city and have all my life. What’s more, a guy with field Goldens that I know told me that show Goldens are no good in the field, they don’t have any interest in hunting or birds. Despite all this against me, I’d really like to give it a try because Rex is about done being a show dog and I think I owe it to him to give him a chance to do what the breed is supposed to do. He has some dogs in his pedigree that have hunt test titles including a couple of master hunters. So, maybe he could hunt? Could you give me an idea of how I might find out and get started?”
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 gives us Will’s World Top 10 Reasons Not To Take A Nap!
Sunshine Pembroke Welsh Corgi Club Friday, December 11, 2020 Orlando, FL Judge Ms. Amy Caple Best in Specialty: GCHS Lionhart’s All About Harry Handler: Kara Janiszak Owner: Daniel Hartman & Debbie Royster Breeder: Daniel Hartman & Debbie Royster & Judy Manley
The words of one breeder/exhibitor sum up the Barbet’s entrance into the AKC Sporting Group in January 2020: “I’ve dreamed of showing my Barbet in regular AKC competition for 10 years but I don’t think I allowed myself to think of how I would feel when that day actually came.”
One Lucky Pup Will Be Crowned ‘Puppy Best In Show’ in Advance of the TV Broadcast of the AKC National Championship airing on ABC, Sunday January 17, 2021 The road to becoming a champion dog – in the ring or our hearts – starts at puppyhood. In advance of the TV broadcast of the AKC National [...]
Orlando, FL — Gail S. Wolaniuk and Joan E. McFadden were presented with the 2020 AKC Breeder of the Yearaward for Unique Standard Poodles at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Sunday, December 13, 2020. The annual award honors those breeders who have made an impact on their breed and dedicate their lives to improving the health, temperament and [...]
Congrats to Team Wilma and Michael Shepherd on their Working Group win at the 2020 National Championship!
Congrats to Sherri Hurst and Noah on their 2020 National Championship Herding Group placement!
