by Joan Harrigan Many handlers have pre-ring rituals, and the juniors are no different. Thirteen-year-old Becker Reep of Ashville, N.C. spends the last few minutes before his juniors class quietly. On a platform a distance from the ring, Becker sits with his 4-year-old Newfoundland bitch, “Stella.” His arm is around her, hugging her close. He strokes her, kisses her, and generally shows her how [...]
The Vets’ Office at Pier 92 is exactly what you’d want a dog show vets’ office to be–quiet. Dr. Jeffrey Levy and Dr. Mari Morimoto are ready and waiting to help any dog needing medical attention, but just at the moment there are no takers. Both vets are members of New York City’s Veterinary Medical [...]
The Standard Poodle ring seemed a good place to measure the ease of grooming and showing in this new venue. Handler Julie Pantages of Gloucester, MA appreciated the ability to warm up her dog, GCh Blacktie Tailor Made (“Tailor”) before entering the ring– an impossible feat in the grooming area at Madison Square Garden. “This is [...]
Day One of a new era for Westminster. A fleet of shuttle buses have been engaged to transport spectators, exhibitors, handlers, and the media from the “traditional” hotels– the Pennsylvania, New Yorker, and Affinia– to Piers 92 and 94 for the daytime judging. After less snowfall over the weekend than predicted, it’s warm and raining as the 7:30 a.m. shuttle loads outside the Hotel Pennsylvania.
