We received the devastating news that Dave Helming of Flemington, New Jersey passed away. Dave was a world-renowned Newfoundland breeder, Show Chairman of Westminster Kennel Club, an AKC Judge, and longtime fancier involved in all aspects of the sport of purebred dogs. Dave purchased his first Newfoundland with his wife, Peggy, in 1965. For 50+ [...]
It is with great sadness we share the news that Mrs. Gale Young of Venice, Florida has passed away. Gale was an AKC judge and active participant in the sport of purebred dogs for 50 years. Gale purchased her first Weimaraner in 1973 and the rest was history. She bred and exhibited Weimaraners under the [...]
We received the very sad news that Carolyn Alexander of Corral De Tierra, California passed away. Carolyn was a Bull Terrier breeder, AKC Judge, and longtime fancier involved in all aspects of the sport of purebred dogs. Carolyn’s love of dogs began very early on. She owned a Fox Terrier, Pekingese, Afghan Hounds, and German [...]
Written by: Patricia V. Trotter The first time I met Jennifer Reed, she brought an American Eskimo into my ring in Greenville, Miss., as a 17-year-old junior handler. I was so taken with her abilities that I awarded her Best Junior Handler that day, and three years later she came to live with us in [...]
It is with great sadness we share the news that Ms. Elizabeth “Lani” McKennon of Burbank, California passed away. Lani was an AKC judge and active participant in the sport of purebred dogs for 50+ years. Lani purchased her first Keeshond in 1972 and her first Papillon a little over 10 years later. She attended [...]
We received the very sad news that Mr. Nelson Huber of Picayune, Mississippi passed away on July 16. Nelson was a longtime fancier, handler, AKC judge, and successful breeder of Norwegian Elkhounds for over 35 years. Nelson began breeding Norwegian Elkhounds in 1967; he bred and handled three All-Breed Best In Show winners. Before becoming [...]
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan, America’s second-longest continuously held sporting event, will be held May 11-14, 2024, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York City for the second year in a row. This iconic event is the centerpiece of Westminster Week.
We received the very sad news that Jane Hobson of Stanton, New Jersey passed away on July 18. Jane was a longtime fancier, handler, and successful breeder of Rottweilers under the Von Hobson prefix. Known for her trademark hat and infectious smile, Jane was always kind, generous with her time and knowledge, and a friend [...]
Robert (Bob Bob) Allen Wickes D.V.M. Dec 16, 1947 – Nov 9, 2021 Robert (Bob Bob to most), age 73, native son of Cleveland, Ohio, current resident of his beloved Citrus County, lost his struggle with cancer at Shands UF on Tuesday , November 9. After graduating from The Veterinary School of The Ohio State [...]
Wayne fell into the dog world quite by accident, not that anyone who knew him would ever think so. When he and Teri married in 1999, she wanted “something to cuddle with” during his long work hours. So, they got a rescued ridgeback. Teri later admits she would have been happy with a cat, which [...]
