I have had many discussions with fanciers over the years about why breed enthusiasts attend and show their dogs at their National Specialty. The consensus opinion is they go to exhibit their best dogs to their breed community. While winning the National is always on everyone’s bucket list, letting their fellow breeders, owners, and [...]
What a week! Last week I attended what some call “Terrier Week,” a cluster commonly known as Montgomery County Week. It normally includes two days of Hatboro Dog Club shows, Devon Dog Show Association, and the greatest terrier show in the world, Montgomery County Kennel Club. Every five years, Morris & Essex starts the week [...]
Today isn’t just any dog show… it’s Morris & Essex, where the dogs shine and the people turn the show grounds into a living time capsule!
We are deeply saddened to share that Kate Hanlon, a beloved figure in the English Setter world and a steadfast friend to so many in our dog show community, has passed away. A driving heart behind the Wingfield ’N Chebaco partnership, Kate’s name became synonymous with type, temperament, and the kind of sportsmanship that lifts everyone around her. [...]
Before the rings filled, before the handlers arrived, before the first dog stepped into the spotlight… the day began here. Good morning from Morris & Essex — nothing like a perfect sunrise to set the stage for a legendary show. And so the fabulous event known as Morris and Essex Kennel Club that is [...]
I had a great week at the Golden Retriever Club of America National Specialty at the Purina Event Center. With an entry of 800, the building was at capacity–given the club’s needs and the grooming space requirements. The club and the Purina Event Center staff did an excellent job of using every square foot efficiently! [...]
At the last AKC Delegates meeting, the proposal to increase the hiatus to run for the AKC Board from one year to four years was voted down. This is the seventh time the delegate body has voted down such a proposal. I wonder how we feel about this as a community. The American Kennel Club [...]
CC Photo of the Day – “Looks like Liz has a new assistant—Frannie’s got the results covered. Glasses on, iPhone ready.” This adorable photo of Fannie taken by Lisa Miller.
Robert “Bob” Stein, beloved husband, mentor, judge, and Afghan Hound breeder, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy of excellence in canine breeding, competition, and leadership. Bob discovered his love for Afghan Hounds in 1955, establishing Charaj Kennels in 1956. His breeding program quickly became renowned, culminating in the [...]
It is hard to believe that we will be celebrating Labor Day this coming weekend! As someone whose favorite season is summer, I get a bit sad when I think that our summer days are quickly coming to an end. The big Orlando week is a less than four months away, and the room blocks [...]
