Monday, February 13 will be MRS. ROBERT D. (POLLY) SMITH of St. Stephens Church, VA, HOUND GROUP; MRS. CHARLOTTE PATTERSON of Destin, FL, TOY GROUP; MRS. ANNE BOLUS of Harrison, TN, NON-SPORTING GROUP; and DR. ROBERT SMITH of St. Stephens Church, VA will be judging the HERDING GROUP. On Tuesday, February 14 the group judges will be MRS. PAULA NYKIEL of Washington, MO, SPORTING GROUP; MR. JOHN RAMIREZ of Downey, CA, WORKING GROUP; and MR. KENNETH M. MCDERMOTT of Newburgh, NY will be judging the TERRIER GROUP.
May 6th, 2016 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
In each and every breed of dog there are health tests recommended or required by parent clubs and fellow breeders before considering a dog or bitch for carrying on and taking their foray into the whelping box.
April 21st, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
The English Setter was one of nine Sporting breeds first recognized when AKC was formed in 1878, and an English Setter was the first registered with registration number 1.
April 20th, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
The Sporting Group may rank as the premier showcase of dog breeding artistry and/or canine genetic versatility, depending on personal perspective.
April 19th, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
Happiness is never getting sued. However, when people are in conflict over an animal, deciding to sue is an easy choice.
April 18th, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
The Russian Hunting Dog Federation (RHDF) has written FCI and offered to take over as the host organization of the 2016 World Dog Show. They claim to have an experienced team capable of putting on international canine events, a strong Board of Trustees, the support of the reputable judges, breeders and breed clubs in Russia and abroad, and a good relationship with the sponsors of the WDS. Our sources claim they are awaiting a response to their request from FCI.
April 18th, 2016 | Posted in Breaking News,Featured | Read More »
In 1948, Metro Goldwyn Mayer released a musical romance starring Gene Kelly and Judy Garland titled “The Pirate.” Among the songs written for this musical by the late, great American songwriter Cole Porter (“Anything Goes,” “In the Still of the Night,” “Begin the Beguine” etc. etc.) was a ditty titled “Be a Clown” in which Kelly twice, the second time with Garland, extolled the virtues of a clown’s life (“Wear the cap and the bells and you’ll rate with all the great swells.”)
April 15th, 2016 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
