From The Publisher
I received a note via email from a friend the other day and it certainly struck a chord with me so I thought I would pass it along to our readers.
“Author Archive”
Where We Stand – The Tibetan Mastiff in the West Today!
No one who is interested in the state of the dog fancy can have missed the fabulous prices that were offered for Tibetan Mastiffs in China only a couple of years ago. Nor can they have missed the recent article about the rescue of a wretched group of abused Tibetan Mastiffs who were destined for the slaughterhouse in the same country. What has brought a noble, intelligent, thoughtful, and valuable animal to such a pass in only a few years? How did it come to this?
Pure-bred Dogs Will Be the WINNERS!
Click here to read the complete article 360 – June, 2015 By Julie Borst Reed A breakthrough DNA test is now available at U C Davis’ Veterinary Genetic Laboratory (VGL) evaluating DNA for Genome-wide Genetic Diversity in Standard Poodles! This posted as a commercial test on the 8th of January 2015 for the first time. [...]
Crufts 2015 – England is Dominated by a Russian Scot with an American at the Helm
We find ourselves quickly telling each other that another Crufts has come and gone. Attending shows all over Europe and USA, I do feel that there is no better show than Crufts. It has its own buzz, pizzazz and extra factor that just nails it for the world of dogs. You have to see it to believe it!
Where Are The Latest Statistics?!!!
“The AKC Offices in North Carolina have been closed since 12:30 pm on Monday and will not open until tomorrow due to a breakdown in the air conditioning system coupled with 100 degree temps outside. Due to this delay, the Events Department is still a few days away from finishing off the May events processing.
The Great Dane
Few breeds exemplify the gestalt of purebred dogs like the Great Dane. Equally magnificent and adorable, that amazing dichotomy can only result from a rich, varied history. Its size, majestic presence, benevolent expression, and endearing temperament confirm that background. But nothing reflects the breed’s heritage better than its candybox of colors and markings.
Hunting Dogs and a Motel
Motels may not have been created for hunting dogs but you’d be hard pressed to convince mine this is true. If you were to ask them whether they wanted to sleep in their crates in the back of the truck, even though the crates were cushioned with memory foam, or go inside and do what people do–brag about the shots they made that day, moan about arthritic knees and other aching body parts, watch the weather channel–there isn’t much question which option the dogs would select. Obviously the motel room is infinitely better than any crate, no matter how many comfortable amenities it might contain, and I suspect this is not just true of sporting dogs but virtually any breed except possibly the sled dog breeds that would find even the chilliest motel room unbearably hot.
The Cirneco dell’Etna
The Cheer-neck-o dell’Etna, yes, Etna, Mount Etna, the Volcano, yes, Sicily, Italy…
And so goes the introduction of this ancient breed into America.
But for the Grace of God
In our lifetime things happen. We travel and make choices about everything in our lives each and every day. In the world of dog shows we plan campaigns and breedings, attend nationals and do things dog-esque that turned out really well for us, or not.
