Best in Show at the 2018 European Winner Show held in Warsaw, Poland this weekend was the nine year old Dalmatian, Ch. Dalmino Voodoo Vision. He is bred and owned by Zelijka Halper and handled by Atilla Schlosser. Congratulations!
Breeds change constantly; good or bad, no gene pool remains static. The problem is that we tend to gauge this in terms of stats and ads. What’s winning. What’s not. That looks pretty nice. OMG check this out! We never realize just how those handy resources threaten to sabotage our sensibilities or, more crucially, derail our evaluation skills.
State legislature voted today to formally designate November as NATIONAL DOG SHOW MONTH in Pennsylvania. House Resolution 1135 sponsored by State Rep. Warren Kampf (R-Chester/Montgomery) unanimously passed the House today. “We’re proud in the 157th district to be the home of The National Dog Show. It’s one of the great events held in this part of [...]
Here is another fun photo to share for this #ThrowbackThursday. Can you guess the past successful breeder and handler pictured in this Throwback? Guess who? Check back on Monday for the correct answer! The correct answer is Mary Dukes is pictured with Ch. Ringmaster’s Gold Fever. Thanks to all for your participation! Do you have [...]
Tickets are on sale now for the 2018 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, which returns to the Orlando Orange County Convention Center’s North/South Building this December 15th and 16th. Each daily event pass includes daytime events, evening group finals and Best in Show (on Sunday). Daytime hours are 8am – 5pm, and doors [...]
“Why yes – how fun – I did not know – A show with dogs was happening today. Let’s grab our dog and go learn how to play – This game of ‘dog show’ and win it – hurray!”
I am very excited to report that plans are under way for our Table Talk Live segments at the Orlando shows in December! I will keep you posted on what we have in store.
The Canine Chronicle received the news from our friend Mr. Ken McDermott that he has now retired from a long, successful judging career following his Montgomery County Kennel Club assignment this week. He has formally requested emeritus status with the American Kennel Club. Mr. McDermott has enjoyed judging for over 40 years. With 33 Montgomery [...]
We received the unfortunate news from Toddie Clark that Murrel Purkhiser suffered a serious fall while traveling to judge the Wright County Minnesota Kennel Club shows this weekend. While traveling in the Minneapolis airport, she fell and broke her pelvis in two places. The Canine Chronicle wishes Murrel a very speedy recovery following this terrible [...]
Show Name: Montgomery County Kennel Club Location: Blue Bell, PA Show Date: Sunday, October 7, 2018 Show Photographer(s): John Ashbey • Website: johnashbey.com Terrier Judge’s Name: Ms. Elizabeth “Beth” Sweigart Total Entry: 1469 #1- Dog Reg: GCHB Abbeyrose Captain Jack [Dog] Breed: Welsh Terrier Handler: Leonardo Garcini Owner: M Duafala, P Allen, J Anspach [...]
