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It is hard to believe that Westminster 2020 is right around the corner! The Westminster Kennel Club is working very hard to make the best of this year’s limited space. They have posted an exhibitor’s logistics schedule on their website at https://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/2020-wkc-dog-show-updates/2020-shuttle-information-all. I urge everyone to read the schedule carefully and plan accordingly! Please be [...]
January 29th, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

By Amy Fernandez As I’ve said before, AKC finally nailed it. Okay, Meet The Breeds was copped from the outrageously successful event that comprises half of Crufts these days, but better late than never. The Javits Center, now that door-to-door train service is finally a reality, is the ideal venue. Nothing confirmed that better than [...]
January 28th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »

Table Talk · January 20, 2020 I spent last week and weekend with my Pacific Northwest friends at the Rose City Cluster in Portland, Oregon. It was great to get back to that area of the country. I had not attended a show in the Pacific Northwest in about 8 years. The Rose City Cluster [...]
January 22nd, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

From sunshine to snow! I am off to the Rose City Cluster in Portland, Oregon. I have not attended this cluster in about 8 years and I am looking forward to seeing everyone in the Pacific Northwest! These are always fun shows with many outstanding dogs in attendance. The AKC Canine Health Foundation is celebrating [...]
January 15th, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

By Fred Vogel How do you write about a person who was like a parent to you? You know life is finite but it is never expect that there will be a void in your life with a loss of such a special person. Judy was that to me and more. Judy and I met [...]
January 14th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »

I am heading home from beautiful, sunny Palm Springs, California where I once again had the privilege to attend the Kennel Club of Palm Springs dog shows and Specialties at the lovely Empire Polo Grounds. This is my 8th year attending this show and I must say I have never experienced more phenomenal weather! The [...]
January 8th, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »

“What breed of dog won Best In Show at the 2000 Morris & Essex Kennel Club?” Answer: A) Kerry Blue Terrier · Ch. Torum’s Scarf Michael – Judge Mr. Melbourne T.L. Downing
January 1st, 2020 | Posted in CC Trivia Answer | Read More »

“at what time will a bell ring and the show will pause for an hour while judges and exhibitors alike enjoy lunch?” Answer: B) 12:00/Noon Past article in The Canine Chronicle about Morris and Essex Kennel Club History at http://caninechronicle.com/the-buzz/in-the-spotlight/morris-essex-the-story/
January 1st, 2020 | Posted in CC Trivia Answer | Read More »

“Who is the only husband and wife to have each been awarded Best In Show at Westminster KC? ” Answer: B) Robert Forsyth and Jane Forsyth
January 1st, 2020 | Posted in CC Trivia Answer | Read More »