Vicki Cushman, the Juniors Finals judge, took a bit of a fall on the stairs earlier on Tuesday and had some pretty good lacerations on her legs. Once again, she demonstrated her ability to overcome adversity; and she didn’t miss a beat for her coveted assignment on Tuesday evening. Looking absolutely stunning as usually, Vicki stood center ring and performed her assignment with poise, elegance and expertise.
Ironically, after more than a century of direct comparison, Westminster 147 opened the same day of the running of its historical sports rival–the Kentucky Derby. It’s a total coincidence but still kinda cool.
Time and time again we are warned about the danger of leaving dogs in a closed vehicle on warmer days. Please note that I said warmer. As we all know, a vehicle sitting in the sun with no a/c and closed windows can be a death trap for dogs and humans. Even if the outside temperature is [...]
We are proud to welcome Michael to the team! Here’s what you can expect from him in the coming months… “Let’s get the basics out of the way first. Im Michael Canalizo and I have been involved in the sport of purebred dogs for 60 years now. Ugh..it’s painful just typing that! But for anyone new(er) to the sport, [...]
Since we no longer receive paper premium lists, it is becoming more challenging for exhibitors (present company specifically) to put together a show schedule. While I have been attending shows regularly in different capacities, I have not actually shown dogs for several years. I now have a couple of class animals that I plan [...]
The largest Whippet National of all time is in the books and I am overwhelmed to hear all the positive comments about the judging. I would like to congratulate Lesley Ann Potts on a job well done. Exhibitors and spectators were so impressed with the efficiency in which Lesley evaluated her larger-than-ever entry. The Whippet club should [...]
Heartfelt sympathies are with Vicki Seiler-Cushman who is mourning the loss of her beautiful mother, Sylvia Jones. I was blessed to have spent a good deal of time with Sylvia in her later years when she attended dogs shows with Vicki. I was always so impressed by how well she kept up with all of our craziness during our busy dog show days! Sylvia will be sorely missed by the fancy, but especially by her devoted daughter. Rest In Peace my dear friend.
I am sad to report that Ellen Yamada passed away last week. She is remembered by those close to her as always being optimistic, encouraging and supportive of those around her. She was an instrumental member of the Orange Empire Dog Club as well as a dedicated and devoted fancier. Please keep Burt and the Yamada family in your thoughts at this most difficult time. Ellen will be sorely missed by the fancy and all who loved her.
Congratulations to Phil Booth and Heidi Hartman who tied the knot a couple weeks ago! Best wishes for a bright future filled with love and happiness.
By Amy Fernandez
The Edison shows have been a local favorite for years. The centerpiece of the weekend, New Brunswick on Friday and Saturday, March 24-25, and Bronx on Sunday the 26th drew reasonably good entries with 1395 on Friday, 1696 on Saturday and 1557 Sunday. Pretty good, but not like the old days.
Table Talk · 03/29/23 If you have not read Sandy Weaver’s article “The Power of They Say” (http://caninechronicle.com/current-articles/the-power-of-they-say/) I strongly encourage you to do so–especially those competing in Junior Showmanship and those who are parents or “sponsors” of Junior Showmanship participants. For the purposes of today’s discussion, and Sandy’s article, “They” are talking about [...]
