I hope everyone had a chance to see the Table Talk Live segment and get a sneak peak at the Lyndhurst grounds as preparation is in high gear for Westminster! If you have not had the chance, hop on over to CanineChronicle.tv and you will get a good idea of where parking, breed judging, group judging, [...]
By Amy Fernandez More than a year into this nightmare with trillions of dollars poured into every imaginable possibility for testing, treatment, and prevention, and guess what? Dogs rise to the challenge once again! At this point, in terms of global solutions, they remain the most reliable indicators of COVID infection. Their 96.2 percent accuracy [...]
June 2, 2021 To our Exhibitors: We are days away from the start of the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. We look forward to welcoming you to the Lyndhurst Estate, where we have worked diligently to plan and host another memorable Westminster event. We kindly request your attention and assistance on the following [...]
The Burbank Kennel Club has announced that they are unable to hold their show this summer, but we certainly hope to have that show back on the schedule in Southern California in the summer of 2022.
It is wonderful to welcome Gwen DeMilta back to the ring seeing her doing what she does so well! Gwen was on a health-related break, and her very talented daughter, Carissa, was pinch-hitting in her absence. We are very glad to have you back, Gwen!
Those fanciers attending the shows in Marietta, Ohio this coming weekend will have the opportunity to visit Cassie Clark’s Cozy Kitchen Restaurant which is only 4 blocks from the show grounds! Cassie was a fixture at West Coast dogs shows for so long. She is well-known for her talent as a chef. If you are in Marietta, don’t miss this opportunity to support Cassie and enjoy her fabulous home cooking for breakfast and lunch!
Many breeds have an epigram. That short distinctive line, or quote that instantly gives you a mental picture of the essence of the breed. That little something maybe a breeder, judge or exhibitor mentioned or a sentence from the breed standard. These one-liners hit the nail on the head and are thought provoking. This week’s vignette in this series is the Harrier.
Primarily due to Covid-19 travel restrictions, Mr. Dan Ericsson, Mr. Carl E. Gomes, Mr. Frank Kane, Dr. John A. Reeve-Newson, and Mrs. Robyn Joy Wallis have been removed from the judging panel. Mr. James S. Covey, Ms. Patricia Anne Keenan, Mr. Dennis McCoy, Ms. Marjorie Martorella, and Mr. Mark E. Threlfall have been added to the panel while Mr. George Milutinovich and Ms. Bonnie P. Threlfall, presently on the panel, will take on additional breeds.
Anyone who has shown dogs in Ohio has probably crossed paths at some point with show photographer Brian Kurtis. Brian and his wife, Betsy, have photographed dog shows for over 30 years. Brian lost his battle with cancer this past week. Brian was very quiet about his illness; in fact, most did not know he was ill. There is a GoFundMe campaign to assist his loving wife, Betsy, and family with medical and funeral expenses. Brian will be missed.
