Click here to read the complete article 180 – May 2017 by Joan Harrigan Our sport is deeply rooted in history and tradi- tion. The great dogs and great dog people are written about in books and magazines, and stories about them are passed on whenever dog show people gather. Some achieve almost legendary status. [...]
Recently, there have been numerous revisions to Breed Standards, many of which are intended to clarify existing guidelines. However, these updates may also introduce new disqualifications (DQs) that could have significant consequences for dogs in the show ring. Altering a breed standard is a serious matter, as it can impact the eligibility of dogs for [...]
It’s no secret that German Shepherds have made news over the past year, and not the good kind. The overtone of these stories invariably leans towards vicious, terrifying, aggressive, dangerous…blah, blah. blah. There is no question that dog bites are a serious issue, but it is also impossible to deny the sensational element of these reports. Let’s drop that stuff and consider the damage it’s doing to the breed because news like this instantly transcends the case in question. So many breeds have been harmed by this media cash grab and the scope of that wreckage is almost incomprehensible.
Click here to read the complete article 392 – November/December, 2024 Click here to read the complete article 392 – November/December, 2024
On paper, one might be surprised Dorothy would be our poster child for all things bright and beautiful. Many would fondly say she was more of a pin-up girl than a poster child; she had that obsequious innocence that cast off a hint of sultriness and sex appeal. She was born in 1910 as one of seven siblings.
To see the future, it is a worthy task to reflect upon the past. Examining the past offers a road map of the present and a peek into the future. These markers braid themselves into a continuum of what has been, what is, and what could be. It is an assessment which offers a view into what works well, what does not, and what can be tweaked with a myriad of improvements. Time, contemplation, and momentum are the tools for making these adjustments. From there, the next path to follow becomes clearer.
Research shows that as much as half of your risk for heart disease can come from your family genes. Experts from the American Heart Association, celebrating a century of lifesaving service as the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, say knowing your family health history is an important step to reducing your [...]
Believe it or not, there are people in the world today who sincerely believe all breeders are deplorable human beings and making an untold profit from willful criminal behavior. They also feel everyone should get their pet from a shelter. The problem is, if we all did that, there would soon be no dogs left. Also, if people only got dogs from shelters, what would become of purebred dogs and our sport?
The breed judges for the 2025 Morris & Essex Kennel Club are as follows:
By: Susan London On Saturday, November 16, The Kennel Club of Philadelphia hosted the annual National Dog Show. Over 200 AKC breeds were showcased in the seven group rings, filmed by NBC, and it will be aired at noon on Thanksgiving Day. I would like to recognize the amazing dogs and their talented handlers, both [...]
