The Purpose of Breeding
The American Kennel Club recognizes 189 breeds and the Federation Cynologique Internationale more than 400 breeds.
“Author Archive”
Meet the Breeds – Giving Back
Owning a purebred dog makes you a de facto ambassador for the breed every time the two of you leave your home.
Presentation Malpractice
At least once a year, all exhibitors should go to a dog show unencumbered with a dog, grooming table and equipment. They should go for the sole purpose of observing the handling of their breed in particular, and a variety of breeds in general.
From The Publisher
During my travels to shows recently, one topic kept coming up again during conversations with seasoned exhibitors and breeders. There is a feeling amongst many in the fancy that they cannot approach the majority of judges to discuss their decisions that day.
In Harmony
There are some days when everything about life with dogs seems to be in total harmony. There isn’t one clinker to provide a single note of dissonance to a perfect melody.
The 11,000 Foot Perspective
This past summer, my husband and I took our first vacation with no work and no dogs in five years. Much needed, we met up with my family in Breckenridge, Colorado.
Around the Ring From The Indy Winter Classic · Photography by Kim Booth · Booth Photography
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