Party’s or Parties?
Happiness is never getting sued. However, when people are in conflict over an animal, deciding to sue is an easy choice.
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Be A Clown, Be A Clown
In 1948, Metro Goldwyn Mayer released a musical romance starring Gene Kelly and Judy Garland titled “The Pirate.” Among the songs written for this musical by the late, great American songwriter Cole Porter (“Anything Goes,” “In the Still of the Night,” “Begin the Beguine” etc. etc.) was a ditty titled “Be a Clown” in which Kelly twice, the second time with Garland, extolled the virtues of a clown’s life (“Wear the cap and the bells and you’ll rate with all the great swells.”)
The Purpose of Breeding
The American Kennel Club recognizes 189 breeds and the Federation Cynologique Internationale more than 400 breeds.
Meet the Breeds – Giving Back
Owning a purebred dog makes you a de facto ambassador for the breed every time the two of you leave your home.
Presentation Malpractice
At least once a year, all exhibitors should go to a dog show unencumbered with a dog, grooming table and equipment. They should go for the sole purpose of observing the handling of their breed in particular, and a variety of breeds in general.
From The Publisher
During my travels to shows recently, one topic kept coming up again during conversations with seasoned exhibitors and breeders. There is a feeling amongst many in the fancy that they cannot approach the majority of judges to discuss their decisions that day.
In Harmony
There are some days when everything about life with dogs seems to be in total harmony. There isn’t one clinker to provide a single note of dissonance to a perfect melody.
