Table Talk – April 4, 2018

The Potomac Specialty, held in Frederick, Maryland from April 10-14 has an entry of 979 dogs for 1419 entries.

The Potomac Specialty, held in Frederick, Maryland from April 10-14 has an entry of 979 dogs for 1419 entries.

I have returned from what I believe is one of the prettiest shows in the country. The Kennel Club of Palm Springs, with two days of specialties and two days of all breeds, never disappoints! This year’s entry at the all-breed shows was 3500-plus making this show one of the largest in the country. The [...]

I was disappointed (as I am sure the competitors were) that they did not televise all four group placements.

“the entry at the Fiesta Cluster on their new show date at their new show venue is up nearly 40%!”

It seems that when show committee representatives assist these folks in finding space, neighbors are not always “neighborly”.

Show Name: Skyline Dog Fanciers Of San Mateo County Location: Pleasanton, CA Show Date: Friday, October 20, 2017 Total Entry: 1731 Best In Show Judge: Dr. Donald Sturz Jr. Dog Reg: GCHP Belle Creeks All I Care About Is Love [Dog] Breed: Bichon Frise Handler: Bill McFadden Owner: P Odette, B Odette, L Van Keuren, [...]

He was a leader, a mentor and a friend to so many people in the sport of dogs.

Specialties that are a part of all breeds shows are a win-win situation for the specialty club.

Puget Sound Pug Dog Club Friday, August 18, 2017 Enumclaw, WA Judge Mr. Joe Walton Best in Specialty Show: GCHS. Sycamore’s Nirvana-Winsomes’ A League of His Own Handler: Susie Olivera Owners: E Veltman & V Flatley Breeders: L VanLeeuwen & A Kahler

One instance I can cite is a judge who got over 50 breeds in an eight month period, and several others close to that!