Social Butterflies
Today I celebrated summer’s late arrival with a walk in our local park. Apparently every Queens resident had the same idea. It was packed. Worse yet, most of them wanted to pet my dog.
“Author Archive”
The Dalmatian: What Should You Look For?
It has been my sincere pleasure to reach out to Mr. Wendell Sammet of Dalmatia Dalmatians. For those in need of introduction, Mr. Wendell Sammet began his dog career immediately after the Second World War in 1946 with a Dalmatian who in 1949, won the first New England Ten Mile Road Trial.
Lawton Dog Fanciers Association – Saturday, June 22,2013
Show Name: Lawton Dog Fanciers Association Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Show Date: June 22,2013 Total Entry: 1552 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Paula Nykiel Dog Reg: Gch Ch Longo Miller N Lore Diamond Lil Breed: Great Dane Handler: Luara Coomes Owner: T Longo, J Miller, L Matherly & C Crawford Reserve Dog Reg: Ch Dawins [...]
Another Case for K9 Police Dogs
They arrived to find a major smackdown underway on the southbound platform of the 4 train. The fighting escalated and Tieniber jumped in to restrain one of the combatants as she attempted to choke another. Choking wasn’t the only thing on her list that morning. As Tieniber attempted to handcuff her, she began kicking Bear in the head…
Lewiston-Auburn Kennel Club – Friday, June 21, 2013
Show Name: Lewiston-Auburn KC #2 Location: Cumberland, ME Show Date: June 21, 2013 Total Entry: 356 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Rosemary Shoreman Dog Reg: GCH Skypoint’s Our River Runs Free Breed: Pointers (German Shorthaired) Handler: Sarah Crepeau Owner: Francis & Lenore DelPrete Reserve Dog Reg: GCH Maplewood’s Aces And Eights Reserve Breed: Italian [...]
Michiana Kennel Club – Friday, June 21, 2013
Show Name: Michiana Kennel Club Inc. Location: South Bend, IN Show Date: June 21, 2013 Total Entry: 500 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Joe Lobb Dog Reg: GCh Shaireab’s Bayleigh Maid of Honor Breed: Welsh Terrier Handler: Luiz Abreu Owner: Sharon Abmeryer & T. Lee & X. Xie & K. Bailey Reserve Dog Reg: GCh [...]
Jilly’s Jolly Jaunt
What started as an idea in Gavin Robertson’s head a few weeks after winning BIS at Crufts snowballed into something that will be remembered by so many within the world of pedigree dogs and dog shows for years to come. What started out as a small idea ended as a great fundraiser with Great Ormond St. Children’s Hospital, DOGLOST and the KC Charitable Trust as the main beneficiaries.
Pets and the Law – Times They Are A’Changing!
From a legal standpoint, pets are property. Compensation is based on an animal’s monetary value. Even exceptional show or working dogs are seldom valued at more than $30.000. Infrequent cases that have scored non-economic damages were usually overturned on appeal.
What Makes A True Mentor?
? Do we, the younger generation of fanciers, really take the time to listen and learn from those who have been at this longer?
Frank Jewett Memorial Established
Frank’s family asks that you keep them in your hearts and thoughts on this solemn day.
