The Great American Dog Show and The Canine Chronicle have released the names of the qualifiers for the 2023 Chicago Challenge Cup, the winner of which will go home with $20,000, with another $5000 going to a designated charity. Dogs were able to qualify in several ways, either by being ranked in the Top 10 [...]
Table Talk · June 28, 2023 At the AKC Delegates meeting held in June, the Delegate body voted to amend Article VI, Section 6 of the Charter and Bylaws to allow AKC Delegates who are also AKC judges to charge a fee above and beyond expenses. This proposal had come before the Delegate body [...]
This past week has been a sad and tragic time for everyone in our sport. I hope everyone can find a bit of comfort by realizing that no matter what, we all have each other. Our community–even though it spans the nation and the world–is a tight-knit family that has each other’s back. In times of need our differences are set aside, and we rise to the occasion whatever it may be, to be there for each other. We must continue this tradition in these very difficult times, and remember to be there for each other; tell your friends you love them, and check in with those who you have not spoken to for awhile.
Mike is currently hospitalized after receiving treatment — On Friday, he suffered a heart attack which ultimately landed him into surgery to place 2 stents. Unfortunately within 24 hours he then suffered a cardiac arrest, he had surgery and was put on ECMO.
Well wishes to Jackie Stacy as she recovers from brain surgery. Hang in there, my friend, you’ve got this! May your recovery be smooth and painless.
Think about the first time you showed up on the scene and what you needed to make your experience a positive one.
Charles E. “Chuck” Trotter, all-breed judge, loving husband, proud father, and friend of dogs, passed away peacefully in his sleep June 4 with his wife Pat and son Chuck Jr. at his side. Born April 14, 1933, in Nashville Tenn., he celebrated his 90th birthday recently with his and late friend Dottie Macdonald’s favorite vegetable – carrot cake!
Several fanciers had the pleasure of celebrating the Royal Kennel Club’s 150th anniversary with tea at Buckingham Palace. I am green with envy! (no pun intended) This opportunity truly sounded and looked like the opportunity of a lifetime. Andrew and Amy Green, Beth Sweigart and Peter Green, Jan Ritchie Gladstone and Bruce Schwartz were among the lucky ones that were able to participate in the royal celebration.
This is my first Table Talk column of the season written from my screened porch. It is a beautiful sunny day, and I am blessed with the beauty of my garden and my pooches surrounding me as I write this week’s thoughts. I hope every one of you have blessings such as this in [...]
Liz Muthard, who is home recuperating from a mini-stroke, had the following message to those in the fancy:
Charlie and I want to extend our most sincere appreciation to each and every one of you who posted, texted or called with concern for my wellbeing…
