Even though we have a couple of weeks before the “official” start of summer, the feel of summer weather is already here! I am excited to bring you Table Talk Live! coverage from the 2024 Woofstock cluster in Vallejo, California this year! As previously reported, this is the last year this event will be [...]
One of the things I love most about my job(s) is they allow me to continue to learn about something I am passionate about! Regardless of how long we have been in dogs, there is always something to learn, and everyone should realize we can only improve by taking advantage of every opportunity to expand [...]
The 148th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show did not disappoint! I truly enjoyed the Billie Jean King Tennis Center as the Westminster venue. Every Westminster is special, and every win–whether a breed win, a group placement, or more–is a cherished memory. This year, one of the icons of the sport, Kaz Hosaka, chose his [...]
Westminster 2024 has concluded. What a great show! I hope everyone’s memory bank is fully stocked with fun times had with great friends and great dogs. For me, Westminster week has always been just as much about spending time with friends as it is about getting a big win. We should all remember that [...]
By the time you read this, most of us are already on the road to New York for Westminster or prepping to leave in the next couple of days! It seems to me that time keeps flying by faster and faster! (this could NOT POSSIBLY have anything to do with my age, right?) For [...]
Two breeds near and dear to my heart held their National Specialty this past week. I was able to attend the Poodle Club of America (PCA) National at Purina Farms (and hope to be able to attend the American Whippet Club National next year). This year’s entry at both Nationals was very impressive, with [...]
It is a great week to be part of the dog fancy! Some fanciers are traveling to Croatia for the 2024 World Dog Show while others are participating in National Specialties. I have the pleasure of attending the 2024 Poodle Club of America National. If you haven’t attended PCA, I strongly suggest putting it [...]
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.
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.
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 [...]
