by Joan Harrigan Photos courtesy of Morris & Essex Kennel Club Originally published June 2010 Showing dogs today is rarely glamorous. Aside from the moments in the ring and a chance to catch up with friends, there’s a lot of back-breaking work and too little time. Too often, exhibitors leave a show with no idea [...]
As lifestyles have changed so too has the role of dogs in our lives. Man’s best friend, to most of us, is a loyal companion who gives us so much love, devotion, joy, protection and finally heartbreak when an all too short life comes to an end. No longer do many of our Herding dogs herd, our Nordic breeds go in harness, our Terriers go to ground, our Sporting dogs and Hounds give chase, flush, point and retrieve, nor do our Bulldogs bait, our Poodles retrieve, on goes the list.
Did you correctly guess this week’s #ThrowbackThursday Canine Chronicle Cover edition? Answer: CH Cordmaker Mississippi Mud, aka Amish, shown by the late Dennis McCoy, after Dennis retired from handling, Amish was shown by Linda Pitts. Amish was owned by Jackie Beaudoin, Carolyn Nusbickel and his breeder Sue Huebner. Don’t forget! Do you have a fun [...]
by Joan Harrigan Jim Moses’ name and career are inextricably linked to the German Shepherd Dog. He was nine when his father gave him his first German Shepherd and 13 when he finished his first champion. The dog fancy was in his blood—his mother bred Miniature Poodles—and he won his first all-breed Best In Show [...]
From the archives of The Canine Chronicle, August, 2013 By Lee Canalizo This month I’m looking back, not at persons who made up the interesting fiber of our dog show world, but at the way they arrived at the point in their dog lives that made them a household name in the sport. Back then, [...]
by Amy Fernandez Originally published: December 2014 One aspect of Westminster is predictably devoid of the thrills and surprises that keep us coming back. Exhibitors collectively dread those endless hours of benching. It’s hard to imagine what it was like when show regulations required all exhibits to be benched throughout the show, which customarily ran [...]
Show Name: Westminster Kennel Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Monday, February 16, 2015 Total Entry: 2681 Best In Show Judge: Hon. David Merriam Dog Reg: GCh Tashtin’s Lookin’ For Trouble [Bitch] Breed: Beagle 15 inch Handler: Will Alexander Owner: Eddie Dziuk, Lori & Kaitlyn Crandlemire Breeder: Lori Crandlemire Reserve Dog Reg: GCh Cragsmoor Good Time Charlie [...]
Show Name: Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, NY Show Date: Friday, February 13, 2015 Toy Judge’s Name: Mrs. Kathleen Kolbert Total Entry: 390 #1- Dog Reg: Ch. Teatime Pastoral Blind Faith [Dog] Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Handler: Owner: L Hayes #2- Dog Reg: GCh Pequest General Tso [Dog] Breed: Pekingese Handler: David Fitzpatrick Owner: D Fitzpatrick Breeder: David [...]
By Amy Fernandez For the second time since 1992, class dogs will compete at Westminster. Many veteran exhibitors rejoiced when this aspect of competition was reinstated. It has long been the source of cherished Westminster memories and big wins from the classes. After all, Westminster has a longstanding reputation for shocking upsets. Class dogs regularly [...]
Show Name: Progressive Dog Club Location: New York, New York Show Date: February 7, 2014 Total Entry: 460 Toy Judge’s Name: Mr. Peter Green #1- Dog Reg: GCh. Marlex Classic Red Glare Breed: Miniature Pinscher Handler: Armando Angelbello Owner: Leah Monte & Armando Angelbello #2- Dog Reg: GCh. Trio’s Big Shot Breed: Yorkshire Terrier Handler: Kirsten McGregor [...]
