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In 1950 Arthur Frederick Jones profiled the Affenpinscher for the AKC Gazette. He had been there since 1926 and served as editor since 1941. In other words, he had watched the dog business long and hard for most of his life. His article was prompted by an encouraging spike in Affenpinscher registrations after a decade of inactivity. His introduction noted that the breed had been “handicapped by inaccurate publicity” since its arrival in America. We may need to brace ourselves for another round of that. Banana Joe’s historic Westminster win is bound to trigger new interest in this fascinating breed. So, let’s set the record straight right now.
September 26th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
Attempts to establish the Boxer breed date from 1900. When it was recognized in 1904, Boxers were classified as a Bulldog and became an awkward addition to the Non-Sporting group until 1935.
September 25th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
The year is 1947. A loving husband gives his wife a silver blue Afghan Hound for their 25th silver anniversary. Thus begins the extremely successful tale of the Crown Crest Afghan Hounds under the guidance of the lady receiving the gift, the fabulous Kay Finch.
September 12th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
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.
September 6th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
I want to “Look Back” to a close friend that we lost a few years ago whose level of participation had been limited for a number of years before his passing. Many will have memories of R. Stephen Shaw. Many of those memories will be decidedly different and I can say that does not surprise me for one second.
September 2nd, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Editorial,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
Quite a few breeders have the resources to buy the best and do things on a grand scale. That approach typically ensures instant recognition and transitory success, but rarely translates into a lasting contribution. That requires an element that money can’t buy, an uncompromising focus on quality. Barbara Fallass and her daughter Susan Mason made historic contributions to the development of Smooth Fox Terriers, Greyhounds, and Welsh Pembroke Corgis.
August 16th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
Therefore, it’s amazing to realize the AKC’s first skirmish on this front was quick and clear. Of course that was way, way back in 1924, and AKC had a unique advantage that time around. Its president, John Emmons de Mund M.D., had already been around the block with AKC and lawsuits.
August 8th, 2020 | Posted in Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
Oh, how I remember Jimmy Trullinger sitting with me during Best In Show at Westminster when a dog with a missing piece of this anatomy (the ear) was awarded the highest prize. Yikes! He was most upset and equally verbal in his dissatisfaction of that selection. The old guard was never timid when they felt strongly about something.
August 8th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
Dogs are luckier than people, and some owners like “Elsie” are great.
July 25th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
Truly gifted judges are few and far between. Decades later, their remarkable ability remains the benchmark of excellence for the sport of purebred dogs. They confidently, efficiently sort through large mediocre classes, discover a diamond-in-the-rough presented by an uncertain novice, and fearlessly reward the potential greatness of a puppy. Most importantly, they act on the courage of their convictions. To many fanciers, Bea Godsol was the greatest of them all. “She was a lovely lady and really knew dogs,”
July 25th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
