New Year’s Resolutions for the Fancy
2016 New Year’s Resolutions for the Fancy
“Author Archive”
From The Publisher
I want to preface this editorial by saying I love the sport of dogs. I have devoted well over half of my life to the sport as a professional handler, breeder and magazine publisher. There is not enough space on this page for me to list the positive experiences this sport has the potential to offer participants.
Outcrossing – If, When, and Why?
Inbreeding and linebreeding facilitate our ability to establish our own strain within our chosen breed. These breeding systems afford us the opportunity to more easily fix the characteristics we desire most within our strain. They are, however, not the only methods of breeding available to us.
The Shetland Sheepdog
A few standout breeds perpetually grab the limelight, then there are the outliers, renegades, and newcomers. But most fall into the category of reliable, steady contenders. Every once in awhile they launch a mainstream star, but overall they basically keep the faith without making waves.
– Breed Priorities – Bouvier des Flanders
The Bouvier is a farm dog used for herding and guarding livestock, pulling carts, and acting as a family companion.
Looking Back with Lee – What’s Old is New Again
There was a procedure offered way back in the ‘50s and ‘60s that allowed experienced breeders and handlers to adjudicate at specialties. It seems now that concept has made a re-emergence.
What is the Purpose and Use of Conformation Shows?
Improving breeding stock was the innate reason for the creation of canine conformation shows as well as shows of numerous other domesticated animals. Improving anything must have a goal, and for breeders that goal is clearly to come as close as possible to the “ideal” dog as described in the standard, a dog that is outstandingly prepared for the job for which this breed was created, be that to flush or retrieve birds, pull carts, guard an estate, go to ground after vermin, run beside a horse-drawn carriage, or sit in the sleeve of a Chinese Emperor.
2015 Morris & Essex – Making the Word “Icon” Meaningful
Today, everything seems to be “iconic” and the word is so overused that it should probably be retired. However, there is no better word to describe the Morris & Essex Kennel Club Dog Show. It’s a gift to the dog fancy from the dog fancy—a day when we remember what a dog show can be in its purest form.
Kennel Marketing – The Virtual Foundation
Whether we like it or not, communication today happens mainly on the internet. This is also true regarding the source of information. It’s impossible to imagine everyday life without social networks or thematic websites. Likewise, you cannot avoid using the internet if you want to communicate about your kennel in the virtual space.
