When did it become okay to have a total disregard for the breed standard? There, I said it and I mean it. And I am not talking about a difference of opinions or priorities. I am talking about ignoring or rewarding DQs as defined in the breed standard. Whether it be size, weight, color, bite, eye color or pigment, breeds have DQs for a reason.
Pam Lambie was introduced to the world of dog shows as a teenager in Phoenix, Arizona. Growing up as a “Navy brat,” her family relocated frequently, though she considers herself born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. When she was in high school, her father retired and moved the family west. “We had acreage, with horses, goats, donkeys, and calves,” she recalls. Her parents wanted a guard dog and protector for their home and livestock—so they brought home a Mastiff/Great Dane mix. This first dog “kind of gave them the bug,” as Lambie says. In time, female Mastiffs joined the family, and as their breeder wanted them shown to their championships, Pam Lambie got her introduction to the dog show world.
What to do, what to do… It’s like waiting for a bomb that might or might no drop. And it’s hard to stay focused and positive when clubs are canceling shows left and right.
Show Name: Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon, Inc. Location: Portland, OR Show Date: Saturday, January 22, 2022 Total Entry: 1657 Best In Show Judge: Mr. James G. Reynolds Judge Num: 3353 Show Photographer(s): Randy Roberts • Website: www.randyrobertsphotos.com Elaine Russell Rushton • Website: www.photosbyelaine.com Dog Reg: GCHG Sunlits King Of Queens [Dog] Breed: Afghan Hound [...]
Show Name: Brazoria Kennel Club, Inc. Location: Crosby, TX Show Date: Saturday, January 22, 2022 Total Entry: 564 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Donna J. Buxton Judge Num: 3850 Show Photographer(s): Luis Sosa • Website: www.sosaphoto.biz Dog Reg: GCHS Mariahs Absence of Malice Mi Casa [Dog] Breed: Doberman Pinscher Handler: Michael Shepherd Owner: M Bigham [...]
By Lee Canalizo
Handlers like Richard didn’t just do a fast “Show n’ Go”… they were immersed in their associated breeds. They developed an ongoing relationship with many different breeds and breeders. Of course, many of the top breeders of the day were wealthy patrons that made a major breeding operation possible.
Show Name: Dog Fanciers Association of Oregon, Inc. Location: Portland, OR Show Date: Friday, January 21, 2022 Total Entry: 1508 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman Show Photographer(s): Randy Roberts • Website: www.randyrobertsphotos.com Elaine Russell Rushton • Website: www.photosbyelaine.com Dog Reg: GCHG Sunlits King Of Queens [Dog] Breed: Afghan Hound Handler: Alicia Jones [...]
NOHS Dog Reg: GCHS Medley’s Just Reward RATN CGC TKN NOHS Breed: Standard Manchester Terrier NOHS Handler: Rachel Berrend NOHS Owner: Rachel Berrend, Sherrill Printemps & Tamara Myers NOHS Breeder: Tamara Myers & Edwina Smargiasso
At a recent conformation training class, I was sitting with one of my mentors discussing coat color genetics. One of the ladies new to the class (and fairly new to the sport) was working with her American Eskimo Dog when she stopped and asked a question. She wondered if we could suggest something to improve pigmentation. Now, I doubt if anyone, least of all myself, considers themself an oracle and an infallible source of information, but sometimes we are all able to come up with helpful advice and alternatives.
Show Name: Tualatin Kennel Club, Inc. Location: Portland, OR Show Date: Thursday, January 20, 2022 Total Entry: 1689 Best In Show Judge: Mr. David J. Kirkland Judge Num: 6340 Show Photographer(s): Randy Roberts • Website: www.randyrobertsphotos.com Elaine Russell Rushton • Website: www.photosbyelaine.com Dog Reg: GCHG Crivitz Humphrey Bogart Von Diable [Dog] Breed: Standard Schnauzer Handler: [...]
