Danger! A Lost Dog Story
If you’ve never had that moment you’re lucky–the moment you realize your dog is truly, undeniably, really lost, and you can never cover the amount of area you need to search by just driving around and calling.
If you’ve never had that moment you’re lucky–the moment you realize your dog is truly, undeniably, really lost, and you can never cover the amount of area you need to search by just driving around and calling.
We know that dogs are really smart. They constantly astonish us with their insights and talents. On the other hand, we also kinda realize that the canine think tank has its limits. Although those parameters are frequently expanded and redefined thanks to new research, we may be about to witness the greatest canine IQ test in history.
“Her crime, in the eyes of these competitors, was owning a ‘colored’ Frenchie. (And yes, the language may sound disturbing – more on that in a bit.)”
When trying to understand the ever increasing shift in what it takes to win at American dog shows, I keep coming back to the same bunch of questions. If dog shows are about evaluating breeding stock, why must a dog “nail the free stack” from 10 feet away, regardless of the breed? Why must a dog lead it’s handler by 10 feet going around the ring, regardless of the breed? In breeds where markings do not matter, why do they? If a breed requires a dense, water resistant coat, why do they have to be blown dry backwards and covered in mousse? Do we underestimate the ability of judges to find good breeding stock based on breed type and merit alone?
I n February 2006, the AKC Board of Directors voted to adopt the AKC Code of Sportsmanship which had been proposed by the Chairman’s Conflict of Interest Committee.
Will Alexander Drops Some Knowledge About What’s Happening in the Sport of Dogs. It’s Deep… It’s Humorous… It’s Provocative… It’s Will Unfiltered! Will Alexander has an in-depth conversation with George Alston. Click here to watch on Canine Chronicle TV!
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Group and Best In Show Judges Talk About Their Choices in Their Own Words…
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When you watch a great show dog-handler team, what do you see?