was saddened to hear that Ted Hoots, a member of the Apple Valley Kennel Club, was hit by a car on his way home from the Apple Valley Shows this past Sunday. Sadly, Ted did not survive the accident. Ted was a hard-working member of the club and had just finished volunteering for the cluster. Our most sincere condolences to Ted’s wife, Shari, and the rest of their family. A GoFundMe campaign has been established to assist with funeral expenses for Ted.
They say a good Cutting horse “has some cow in him.” We think this little guy is taking that saying to heart!
Celebrating birthdays this week are: Ron Scott, Carla Sanchez, Will Alexander, Susie Olivera, Beth Sweigart, Leslie Smith, Ken Murray, Jen Milani, Gwen DeMilta, BJ Whitlow, Roxanne Chumbley, Johann Emedi, Robin Stansell and Melinda Lyon.
German Wirehaired Pointers were developed in Germany in the late 1800s. It is a rugged, versatile hunting dog that can work in different terrains. This medium sized breed is known for his distinctive protective wire coat with facial furnishings.
…“The only thing I could do was put the tip of her tail between my teeth and smile as the judge approached. He tried to be so serious, but his smile and giggle could not be contained…”
Healing thoughts to Red Tatro who missed the Fort Worth KC show on Sunday due to illness. Red went in for exploratory surgery due to an obstruction. He and Denise have had a rough time recently and they are in our thoughts and prayers. Here’s to better days ahead!
In February of this year, all AKC Executive Field Representatives were required to complete a training program conducted by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Effective this year, the training program is also a continuing education requirement for AKC Registered Handlers. The U.S. Center for SafeSport is an independent, non-profit organization committed to building a sport community where participants can work and learn together free of emotional, physical and sexual abuse and misconduct. Requiring the AKC Registered Handlers and Field Representatives to participate in this training is the beginning of an effort to make our sport a safer environment for all.
Teddy was part of the local dog establishment and he was also, many times, a dinner companion or house guest to many of us during or after the shows.
We met regularly at shows we judged, and our friendship remained a close one. Maybe too close at times! We were gal pals, and both felt the need for someone to bounce things off.
I judged this dog, shown by Harry, in Ireland at the ST. PATRICK’S DAY SHOW. When I got back from Ireland…
