Table Talk – September 5, 2018
I believe there are too many dog shows being held too close to each other.
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IMHO – Judges Talk About Changes in the Sport
We asked 3 experienced AKC judges 2 questions about current issues affecting our sport. Here’s what they had to say…
Looking Around With Lee – On the Road Together
June is a popular month for weddings! This thought led me to the idea for my column for this month! What makes a good marriage? Respect, companionship, love, common interests, tolerance and, not to forget, forgiveness!
History of the Sealyham Terrier – The Captain’s Vision
As we have seen in so many of our pedigree dogs’ histories, again, and again, the names of one or two special men or women always seem to outshine the rest. These are the ones that, in many cases, dedicate their whole lives to the formation and preservation of their chosen breed, and their efforts and sacrifice deserve to be recognized and remembered.
Breed Priorities – The Kerry Blue Terrier
The Kerry Blue Terrier originated in Ireland and was used for many jobs, including hunting birds and small game and for retrieving from land and water.
Sweet Revenge – Dogs Getting Even With Their Handlers
The scientific community contends that dogs are incapable of higher emotions such as revenge. They say that dogs are reactive, that they live in the moment although they have good memories.
Frozen in Time – Patsy Ann the Bull Terrier
The statue of a stone-deaf Bull Terrier is one of the most- photographed dog statues in the world. The terrier, Patsy Ann, is immortalized on the quay of Juneau, Alaska, on the spot where she greeted thousands of cruise ship passengers during the 1930s and early ‘40s.
The Dandie Dinmont – The ‘Complicated’ Terrier
Fads create plenty of problems in the dog world. The resultant spikes and plummets ripple through a breed’s gene pool for generations. Prevention and damage control largely focuses on the capricious pet buying public.
A Warning from England & A Lesson in Hypocrisy
Several years ago, an idea was mooted in the canine press about “compulsory microchipping” of dogs in the UK. The word ‘compulsory’ always makes me immediately suspicious.
American Dogs – Where Did They Come From?
America’s native canines are sort of like the dinosaurs: they were all over the place; then they suddenly disappeared. The prehistoric dog world was similar to how it is now. From the Arctic Circle to Tierra Del Fuego; no matter where you went, the place was overrun with dogs of every shape and size.