This was way before air travel with dogs was prevalent. Air travel with dogs was done on old, two engine prop planes. For us, it was the old Flying Tiger Line that we went on. It was a nineteen-hour trip from Burbank, California, to Newark, through Salt Lake City and Detroit. The dogs, tack, handlers, and helpers were weighed in as freight.
Sand to Sea just wanted all potential exhibitors to know that we have every intention of holding our shows at the end of the month and are hurriedly preparing for the events. We hope you will enter by noon this Wednesday and we will see you there on the February 26th, 27th and 28th.
There are differing opinions within the fancy about whether or not this change to the Junior Showmanship program makes sense. Keep your eye out for more regarding this topic via Table Talk Live discussions coming soon!
Don’t bitch when a good one beats you. Try harder next time, or get a better dog. Do not show under judges you feel are incompetent.
I’m sure most of you are aware of the pilot program that AKC has announced which will allow mixed-breed dogs to compete in Junior Showmanship. AKC’s goal, as I understand it, is to enable as many juniors as possible to participate in our great sport. Many fanciers have asked if the ownership requirement might also be addressed. Currently, the junior showmanship guidelines require that the dog being exhibited also be owned by the junior. I am in the process of getting clarification regarding how this pilot program will be administered and will share that information with you as soon as it is available.
My heart is filled with hope after taking a look at this past weekend’s slate of shows! There were several shows to choose from, and there were good entries at all of them, along with some nice competition! Our West Coast friends continue to drive many miles to attend shows. Those of you who are fortunate enough to have dog shows closer than a couple thousand miles to their home should be thankful!
Around The Rings From Clearwater Kennel Club – Friday, January 15, 2021
Fourth New Breed — Biewer Terrier — Becomes Eligible for 2021 Show The Westminster Kennel Club announces changes to its judging panel for the 145th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan® at Lyndhurst Estate, Tarrytown, New York on June 12-13, 2021 as well as for the 8th Annual Masters Agility [...]
Since today marks the beginning of the Florida Circuit for 2021, we thought we would share some photos from around the rings at the Florida Gulf Coast Cluster Winter Circuit in Brooksville from 2016. We hope these images take you down memory lane!
