Wind at your Back
Everyone has heard the phrase “the wind at your back”. It has been used by sailors and those struggling to succeed for decades. The idea is straightforward.
“Author Archive”
Breed Priorities: Alaskan Malamute
Alaskan Malamute mentors have always emphasized function. They pull heavy loads (freight). They work in brutally cold conditions.
Dansk-Svensk Gårdshund (Danish-Swedish Farmdog)
The FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the World Canine Organization, includes 87 member countries and contract partners (one member per country). Each issues its own pedigrees and trains its own judges. The FCI ensures that the pedigrees and judges are mutually recognized by all FCI members.
Breed Priorities – The Boxer
The Boxer is the most popular working breed based on AKC’s registrations. And they are often one of the larger entries at dog shows. And the quality often has one or more individual dogs competing successfully at high levels.
Is Blood Really Thicker Than Water?
In some ways, we live in a great time to be breeding dogs. Genome projects in both humans and dogs have yielded information about genetic disease and inheritability of traits that have improved our ability to make better breeding decisions and produce dogs more precisely tailored to our preferences.
Breed Priorities – Borzoi
Borzoi, once known as Russian Wolfhounds, are one of the largest sighthound breeds. They aren’t among the biggest entries at dog shows, and they are 99th on AKC’s ranked list of breeds based on registrations. A very beautiful breed, they were often included in art deco pieces, contributing to the elegance and style of the artwork. Today’s Borzoi experts put more emphasis on the form and function of the breed.
Looking Back · Down In Flames – The William MacKay Story
In this case, that game included outright bribery. However, MacKay didn’t simply bribe judges; he put them onto the company payroll. Better yet, he paid himself to do it. Interesting revelations in MacKay’s business expenses included over $400,000 in fees to his personal executive recruitment firm that hired outside consultants and new employees.
Lone Star Poodle Club II – Thursday, July 7, 2016
Lone Star Poodle Club II Thursday, July 7, 2016 Dallas, TX Judge Mr. Richard D. Albee Best in Specialty Show: GCh. Dawin In Hot Pursuit Handler: Sara J. Perchick Owner: Linda Campbell
Tara Afghan Hound Club – Sunday, May 29, 2016
Show Name: Tara Afghan Hound Club Show Date: Sunday, May 29, 2016 Show Location: Atlanta, GA Judge Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Best in Specialty Show: Ch. Criston Athena Richmond Owner: Maryln Gilley Handler: Jennifer Pierce Best of Opposite Sex/Winners Bitch: Winsong Enchanted Owners: Ed McCrary & Nikki Gardner Best of Winners/Winners Dog: Sharja Sudden Impact [...]
Health Testing – Education or Elimination?
In each and every breed of dog there are health tests recommended or required by parent clubs and fellow breeders before considering a dog or bitch for carrying on and taking their foray into the whelping box.
