From our house to the exhibition center in Budapest is 1,200 miles across the English Channel, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria and into Hungary – a long way to go but a World Show is not to be missed!
204 – August, 2013 Isabell Stoffers started in dogs in the 1940s with a Doberman. She bought her first Whippet in the ‘60s and started her line of “Runners” Whippets. She was always proud to say that her Whippets competed in Conformation, Obedience, ARM Racing, Lure Coursing, Open Field Coursing, Agility, and Junior Showmanship. She [...]
226 – August, 2013 (click for full digital article) By William Given The children are doing their homework and you have dinner on the stove when the storm sirens sound the alarm. Are you ready? It is three o’clock in the morning when the phone rings. It is a reverse 911 call and the caller [...]
300 – August, 2013 (click to see full digital story) text and illustrations by Ria Hörter Courtesy Dr. Francisco Gonzalez, Uruguay The FCI (Fédération Cynologique Internationale), the World Canine Organization, includes 86 member countries and contract partners (one member per country). Each issues its own pedigrees and trains its own judges. The FCI ensures that [...]
196 – August, 2013 By Chris Robinson According to most psychiatric journals, a problem exists when there is a discrepancy between what you are doing and what you would like to be doing. So, when there is a discrepancy between what my dogs are doing and what I would like them to be doing, it [...]
216 – August, 2013 (click here for full digital story) By Dr. Bob G Smith Photo by Lisa Croft-Elliott Ever think about being a judge? Ever judged anything like talent shows, cooking contests, beauty contests, 4-H activities? From reading articles from different sources and from belonging to many dog show-related groups on social media, there [...]
188 – August, 2013 By Debra Lampert-Rudman “Although we may be able to extend their life span by improving their nutrition, breeding, and care, it’s almost certain that dogs will never live as long as we do. Yet, across this bittersweet divide, which separates us so finally from them, we reach out – again and [...]
172 – August, 2013 By Amy Fernandez Bad haircuts aren’t fatal, but they’re guaranteed to ruin your day. I often wonder if dogs share this sentiment when one of the neighbors suddenly appears with an antwacky summer trim. This is the time of year that includes a riveting procession of bald Poms and Chows, buzzcut [...]
The signs of a declining sport are all around us. Registrations of purebred dogs have been falling for more than 15 years. A recent magazine editorial called it a continuing dramatic free fall, based on data obtained from AKC in confidence since AKC ceased releasing such information, even to its delegates
show dogs as a hobby. In that sports venue there are deeply committed people who advance the breeds they love. Many of my colleagues in Irish Setters have been friends for decades and we share stories about our show life, the people we’ve met, the dogs we’ve owned and the triumphs we’ve achieved.
