Mrs. Dodge would probably give it a B+. Morris and Essex was envisioned on a truly grand concept of the perfect dog show. Gorgeous setting, breathtaking yet very tasteful set design, gracious ambiance… Okay, point made. However, the entire deal was there for a single purpose. There were, and are, plenty of places to enjoy lovely scenery and a picnic lunch. But this was about framing spectacular dogs to their best possible advantage.
The 2026 show season is off to a great start! I was very fortunate to celebrate the kickoff to 2026 in Palm Springs! (Actually, it’s Indio, but anybody who is anybody knows it’s the Kennel Club of Palm Springs). Not only is ‘Palm Springs’ the largest dog show in Southern California, it is the largest outdoor dog show in [...]
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I don’t know if you remember, but quite a few years ago the mainstream media was suddenly flooded with stories about the sale of the world’s most expensive dog.
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She watched the two-day spectacle of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on television. She was mesmerized by the bond the dogs shared with their handlers and the pageantry of it all. She was absolutely certain this was the sport for her, and she was young enough that she could compete for many years to come. Knowing only that she needed a purebred dog, she went to the pet store at the mall and fell in love with a Standard Longhaired Dachshund. She waited patiently for him to become six months old and entered him in what was to be their first dog show.
Red? Poodles primarily come in black, white, or brown. However, they come in many other colors, including grey, silver, silver-beige, cream, caf-au-lait, blue, apricot, and yes, red. The rarest Poodle colors are considered to be blue, red, and apricot (light red), with apricot being cited as the rarest of all colors, due to their very unique combination of recessive color genes and the interaction of known and yet unknown modifier genes.
Last month, I wrote about why it’s so important to be an assistant before becoming a professional handler. This time, I’d like to explore the opposite point of view.
Going to Westminster Kennel Club 2026? What’s your favorite New York City tourist spot? River the #CardiganWelshCorgi like to visit the Fearless Girl Statue in NYC! Share your favorite thing to do in New York City with your dog. Submit your photos through January 10th, 2026 via Facebook Messenger for a chance to be featured! [...]
