Well, Crufts 2023 is in the rearview mirror, and I enjoyed watching all the show updates and excitement shared by all of our American friends at the show! The USA was well-represented, indeed! For many, showing a dog at Crufts is a dream, while others dream of attending as a spectator. It is certainly on my bucket list!
Have you ever wondered what it means when Fido cocks his head one way and then another when you talk to him? Is he performing some response he has learned to give when you say something to him or is he hearing a bunch of meaningless sounds and doing something he has found that makes you happy? Is he actually hanging on every word or just trying to convince you to come and play with him? Is he really just a dumb animal making random gestures hoping to please you or does he put two and two together, assess his options and decide on a plan of action? In other words, can dogs actually think?
At the annual meeting of the American Kennel Club on March 14, 2023, the Delegates elected members to the AKC Board of Directors. The Directors elected were: Class of 2027 Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate, Dalmatian Club of America Steven Hamblin, Delegate, Pekingese Club of America Daniel J. Smyth, Esq., Delegate, Burlington County Kennel Club In [...]
Gonadectomy is the most common surgery performed on dogs in the United States, with about 64% of all dogs gonadectomized. This surgery involves removing the gonads; that is, the testicles in males and ovaries (and uterus) in females. For many years dog owners and veterinarians believed gonadectomy of dogs increased a dog’s odds of a [...]
Show: Papago Labrador Retriever Club of Greater Phoenix Location: Phoenix, AZ Date: Sunday, March 12, 2023 Judge: Nancy Talbott Dog: GCHS Hyspire Ghoststone A Tough Nut to Crack Handler: Christian Rutten Owner: J Chambers, V & J Russell & S Brown Breeder: J Chambers, V & J Russell
Show: Heart of America Boxer Club Location: Kansas City, MO Date: Saturday, March 11, 2023 Judge: David Bolus Dog Reg: GCHS Can-Cia And Marburls King of Swing [Dog] Handler: Lori Ferguson Owner: M Burleson, S Canciamille & M & J Dyck Breeder: S Canciamille
Show: Tullahoma Kennel Club NOHS Location: Franklin, TN Date: Saturday, March 11, 2023 Judge: David R Miller Dog: GCH Framboise Triumph Over Time Breed: Great Pyrenees Handler: Peggy Watson Owner: P Watson
Show: Cairn Terrier Club of Greater Detroit Location: Whitmore Lake, MI Date: Saturday & Sunday, March 11 & 12, 2023 Judge: Mr. Karl M Stearns & Diane K Ondo Dog: GCHG Cairndale Argyle Swedish Fusion Handler: Wayne A Gilpin Owner: J Mortenson, P Gregg & W & M Gilpin Breeder: J Mortenson & P Gregg
Show: Sonoran Desert Boston Terrier Club of AZ Location: Phoenix, AZ Date: Saturday, March 11, 2023 Judge: Cynthia Pagurski Dog: GCHS Paniola’s Imagine This Handler: Catlin Cahill Owner: L Dalire & I & A Munoz Breeder: L Dalire, D Clausen, S Maxwell & D Power
Show: San Antonio Kennel Club NOHS Location: Kerrville, TX Date: Saturday March 11, 2023 Judge: Mrs. Linda Clark Dog: GCH Gentry’s Bluebell Max-A-Million Breed: English Springer Spaniel Handler: Laura Lange Owner: P & L Lange Breeder: L Gutzwiler
