The Afghan Hound Club of America Specialty Show
Yesterday, October 28th, was actually the second day in a week-long Afghan
Hound event.
“Author Archive”
Dog Treats
AKC judges are invited to officiate in China at shows run by one of the official Chinese Kennel Clubs. They travel to this country where they never would have dreamed of going not that long ago.
Westminster Poster Artists – Richard Moss
Once considered more precious than gold, the formulas and production methods of Europe’s porcelain workshops were guarded like state secrets. “We’re fascinated by seventeenth century Sevres porcelain, eighteenth century KPM production, and miniature painting from many different cultures and times.”
Ms. Jane Roppolo AKC Judge passed away on Monday,October 22, 2012
She was a past President and Delegate for the Shreveport Kennel Club and an AKC Judge for many years. She was recognized as a successful breeder of Doberman Pinschers.
Shared Services for Parent Club National Specialties
During a conversation with a national show chairperson, they mentioned they were ‘plumb tuckered out’ and were planning to resign their position after the national specialty. While I was sympathetic, having served in such capacity twice before,
An Owner-Handler’s Success Story
While at a recent dog show, a friend and fellow Bouvier colleague sent me a text informing me how her day had gone. She had shown her class dog and won Best of Breed over the only entered special.
If It Isn’t Broke, Don’t Fix It…Ways Junior Handlers Can Improve Their Skills
Over-handling is, I believe, the most common handling error being made by juniors in the ring today.
German Shepherd Dog Club Of America National Specialty Show – Saturday, October 13, 2012
Photo by Kathleen Riley-Daniels Judge: Lew Bunch Best of Breed – GCh. Babheims Captain Crunch Best Of Opposite – GCh. Jagan Lenlor’s Solike Happy Best of Winners – Woodsides Megabucks Dogs – Judge Cappy Pottle Winners Dog – Woodsides Megabucks Reserve Winners Dog – WeLove DuChien’s Captain America Bitches – Judge [...]
A Certain Variance Factor
“It is within this biological context and reality that we have to function.”
It’s All About the Money
…Clearly, many of today’s breed exhibits are not products of breeding for type and function. Rather they are the results of breeding for the accepted and often sought after exaggerations and extremes …
