Show: Upper Potomac Valley Kennel Club NOHS Location: Cumberland, MD Date: Sunday, August 21, 2022 Judge: Dr Carmen L. Battaglia Dog: GCH Wynmoor Stellar Mr Brightside BCAT TKN Handler: Dr Erin Kerfoot Owner: Dr E Kerfoot, Dr R McGlothlin & J Hayes Breeder: J Hayes, Dr E Kerfoot & W McFadden
Show: French Bulldog Club of Colorado 1 & 2 Location: Greeley, CO Date: Friday, August 19, 2022 Judge: Mrs. Betsy Harvey & Mrs. Pamela Peat Dog: GCHS Veritas Forget About Today Until Tomorrow CGC CGCA CGCU TKN Handler: Tatum Duvall Owners: A Christensen, T Duvall & R Lemmens Breeder: R Lemmens
Show: Greater Denver Cocker Spaniel Club Location: Greeley, CO Date: Friday, August 19, 2022 Judge: Mrs. Diane Kepley Dog: GCH Southdown Favored Son Handler: Lane Tarantino Owner: K Olsen, B VanDeman, G Roy & T Kelso Breeder: B VanDeman & G Roy
Although the title of this article might imply that there could be a move to do away with Professional Handlers; that is not the intent AT ALL! Professional Handlers are essential to the survival of our sport! They are needed just as much as Amateur Owner Handlers, breeders, and exhibitors with limited breeds in their string.
Professional handlers bring a large string of dogs with them and with that string a large amount of entry fees. If there were 50 professional handlers with 20 dogs per string with entry fees at $30 per dog the entries could average about $30,000. Some professional handlers carry more dogs in their string, some less. So many of the smaller shows that rely on Amateur Owner Handlers or local/regional entries often depend on smaller numbers of entries and consequently their profit margin is VERY small. Professional handlers bring many entries with accompanying dollars for the local economy. For that, local clubs should be grateful.
Westminster is our Mecca. And it’s just as much for what happens inside the rings as alongside the rings. Sure, most of our attention is riveted on the competitors. But we also glance ringside to spot the glamorous guests from overseas, the inconspicuous backers and, of course, the famous judges, handlers and breeders. But let your gaze wander still farther from the rings, and you’ll see the booths you expect to see at any show. Only—they’re not the same booths you expect to see at any show.
At the August 2022 Board of Directors meeting, the American Kennel Club voted to modify the Rules Applying to Dog Shows concerning Disqualification and Reinstatement.
The Disqualification and Reinstatement procedure was modified to establish that dogs disqualified more than once under the provisions of Chapter 11 Section 8-A of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows are ineligible for reinstatement. This applies to disqualifications by judge for attacking a person in the ring, by Event Committee for attacking and injuring a person or a dog, or administratively barred due to multiple excusals for aggression.
Show: Greeley Kennel Club NOHS Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022 Location: Greeley, CO Judge: Mrs. Nancy Simmons Dog: GCH Fyrebyrd Leave A Message Handler: Sara Taylor Owner: S Taylor, K Miller & R Bashor Breeder: K Miller, E Ewart & S Taylor
We are continuing to work with our animal health partners, including MDARD, to investigate the reports of illness in northern Michigan dogs. While our diagnostic investigation is ongoing, we can say that some of the first samples submitted for testing were positive for canine parvovirus. Additional diagnostic testing is ongoing and we will provide updates as soon as they are available.
Question of the week: What Disney dog is childhood friends with a fox? Check back on Friday when we reveal the correct answer! Do you have a fun dog show trivia question that you would like to share for #TriviaTuesday? Email Liz at showresults@caninechronicle.com.
I have been involved in the Staffordshire Bull Terrier breed for many decades and judging them for 15 years. There are a few discrepancies that I have found, one being… SIDE GAIT.
