BLAST FROM THE PAST Who is your favorite Saluki? Tell us about your favorite SALUKI of all time. Your answer MUST be a DECEASED dog from the past. Please include registered name, call name, and the reasons why you believe this particular dog was the very best example of its breed. Please share your all [...]
The old adage, “The more things change… The more they stay the same,” might be on its last leg as far as the dog sport goes. So many aspects of the sport have moved in so many different directions.
I came back to the dog show world as an adult, years after showing in juniors—with a lot to learn and no idea where to start.
By Kat Smith Originally published: August 2019 Most of us can pretty easily define “kennel blind.” We think of the people who post little snippets of their breed standard along with a photo of their dog who objectively does not meet the description. But, more and more, it seems like there is a trend towards another [...]
Each winter in the north, the night skies are bright with Orion, the constellation shaped like a hunter with a bow and arrow. A good hunter needs a good dog so Canis Major, the constellation in the shape of a dog, dutifully hangs out with Orion. Canis Major takes the lead from Orion in summer. The big star in Canis Major is Sirius, also known as “The Dog Star.” It’s the brightest star in all of the night skies, as it should be.*
Remember the tongue twister that began with, “How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?” Maybe we need a couple of variations on that old saw such as, “How many times can a judge judge shows if a judge could judge each day?” Or “How many shows can a show dog show at if shows are held numerous times throughout the day?” I know, not nearly as catchy, but you get the drift.
By: Michelle Scott The debates over type vs soundness are endless. Recently I was twice “accused” of wanting a sound dog during my judging so I decided to pencil down my thoughts on the subject. Do I want or expect dogs to be good on their feet? Definitely! But they must look like their breed [...]
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Pictured above as a baby, this Sealyham Terrier is a Multiple All-Breed Best In Show winner and Multiple Reserve Best In Show winner. She was the Best Of Breed winner at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club and is currently America’s #1 Sealyham Terrier All-Breed and a Top 5 Terrier! Can you name this current show [...]
The 4th of July is only a few days away. While we look forward to celebrating our nation’s birthday with parties, BBQs, and fireworks, many of our pets dread this time of year. Fireworks, with their bright flashes and loud booms, frighten many pets. Sadly, many scared pets escape and get lost during the festivities, while [...]
