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I mentioned last week that I was attending the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac. I frankly did not know what to expect and from the moment I arrived I was in awe! The LRCP did a special mentoring session for approved Labrador Judges which was well-attended and enjoyed by all the participants. Desi Murphy said, “The Specials had the most depth of quality I’ve ever witnessed!!” What an amazing opportunity to talk dogs with some of the breed’s experts and witness a depth of quality that is second to none! If you have not had the opportunity, please be sure to check out some of the Table Talk segments from Potomac week. I had the opportunity to visit with some winners, judges, and hard-working Potomac volunteers! Most importantly, I’d like to give kudos to a community of people that is supportive of each other and kind to all! Thank you to everyone who made me feel welcome and made my week enjoyable–and productive! If you have not had the opportunity to attend the Potomac, I strongly encourage you to add it to your bucket list.
April 17th, 2024 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
I am at the Labrador Retriever Club of the Potomac Specialty this week bringing you Table Talk Live! coverage of the largest dog specialty in the world! This year “the Potomac” has 645 dogs accounting for 958 entries including 65 obedience competitors and 71 rally entrants. Wow! That entry is larger than some all-breed shows! “The Potomac” attracts dogs and fanciers from all over the world. They also have a foreign dog competition in which all non-US dogs are eligible to compete.
April 10th, 2024 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
Last week our community was turned upside down when news of Adam King’s arrest was made public. Mr. King was a vet, judge, breeder, and exhibitor (see last week’s Table Talk column for details at https://caninechronicle.com/featured/table-talk-%c2%b7-march-27-2024/). Many in the sport of purebred dogs continue to feel betrayed, angry, worried, and helpless. A core group of [...]
April 3rd, 2024 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
On Monday, Fox News 32 in Chicago reported that AKC Judge and veterinary ophthalmologist Dr. Adam King was arrested for knowingly distributing child pornography.
March 27th, 2024 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
Dear American Kennel Club fanciers, The entire American Kennel Club Board of Directors and staff condemn alleged criminal conduct by any participant in our sports, and we will continue to examine ways to strengthen our oversight. We are committed to the well-being of every fancier, young or old, and will investigate every complaint that is [...]
March 26th, 2024 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
I returned home from a fun and exhausting Kentuckiana Cluster in Louisville, Kentucky. I must say the circuit once again did not disappoint! This cluster always attracts many of the nation’s top dogs, and it makes this cluster even more special. To watch the group competition (both regular and NOHS), it restores faith that our [...]
March 20th, 2024 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
Chihuahuas Lead Entries and Newly Eligible Breed, the Lancashire Heeler, Joins America’s Most Prestigious Dog Show
March 14th, 2024 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured,What's in a WORD? | Read More »
I was able to attend a couple of days of the Tarheel Cluster this past week. I hadn’t been to these shows in a couple of years, and it was fun to go back. It was great to see people that I hadn’t seen in a while and observe new dogs I had only [...]
March 13th, 2024 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
In a couple of weeks many of us will make the trip to Louisville for the Kentuckiana Cluster. This cluster, which still maintains its ranking as one of the largest clusters in the country, has an impressive entry again in 2024 with 13,733 entries over four days. The largest entry of 3,677 is on Saturday. These large entries bring late nights, so be sure to pace yourselves my friends!!
March 6th, 2024 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
Table Talk · February 28, 2024 This past weekend I went back to my roots when I attended the Renaissance Cluster in Madison, Wisconsin. I had not attended shows in this area for at least 20 years. Ed Fojtik, Margie Wilson and the team of volunteers who were responsible for the cluster worked very [...]
February 28th, 2024 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
