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Puerto Rico, the beautiful “Isle of Enchantment” welcomed judges and exhibitors to our “Tropical Treat Cluster” All-Breed & Obedience shows held from April 26-29, 2012. There were competitors from different areas of the United States, and South America as well as a large group representing Puerto Rico. Beautiful dogs of various breeds put on an outstanding show for the spectators and when judge Dr. Gerard C. Penta made his final decision for Best In Show on Thursday, he chose the beautiful Smooth Fox Terrier, GCH. Wedigit Paparazzi.
August 27th, 2012 | Posted in Current Articles,The Buzz | Read More »
On occasion it is surely an appropriate and salutary exercise for us, as connoisseurs and self-appointed guardians of the pedigreed dog, to reflect upon the prevailing condition of our animals from a long-term and multidimensional perspective. The aim in doing so may be viewed as potentially remedial and possibly even curative.
August 27th, 2012 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
Of all the trends, I believe the most alarming is the adoption of hybrids or mutts as opposed to purebreds. We operate a boarding kennel, and many years ago eighty percent of boarders would be purebred, now we are lucky if thirty percent fit into that category.
August 27th, 2012 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
he Canine Alliance is astonished that the Kennel Club is calling on everyone to join together one day, and the very next allows a decision to be made to exclude a dog on grounds that do not tally with their directives to vets. It is only a matter of days since the Alliance wrote to the Kennel Club Chairman warning him of the inconsistent manner
August 26th, 2012 | Posted in World News | Read More »
Unfortunately, there is a perception that all professional handlers are more skilled than owner-handlers. They forget that many amateur-owner-handlers have become superstars in the dog world. When I gave handling clinics, I tried to emphasize that the owner-handlers are the ones who have many of the advantages.
August 26th, 2012 | Posted in Current Articles,Editorial,Featured | Read More »
the withdrawal includes only the 6 pound package of its Bil-Jac Adult Select Formula dry dog food with a lot code of 1792-02 and a Best By date of 27 December 2013.
August 25th, 2012 | Posted in Breaking News | Read More »
So many of our readers know or have read about the grand old Santa Barbara Kennel Club in days of yore that I don’t think it’s necessary to repeat the stories, but let’s give you a short history of this famous dog show.
August 25th, 2012 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Uncategorized | Read More »
When AKC unveiled its Grand Championship program in May 2010 reactions within the fancy ranged from skeptical to hostile. AKC regularly debuts schemes to jumpstart the flagging morale and dwindling participation of owner/handlers.
August 25th, 2012 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Show Name: Griffin Georgia KC Location (City, State): Atlanta, GA Show Date: Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 Total Entry: 1,640 dogs Best In Show – Judge: Mrs. Judith Daniels Dog’s Reg. Name: GCH Allaruth Just Kidding V Sole Baye Breed: Miniature Schnauzer Handler: Bergit Kabel Owners: Y. [...]
August 24th, 2012 | Posted in All Breed Show Results | Read More »
August 2012 By Gay Dunlap Whether from the ranks of breeder or handler, as judges, we were either born into the fancy, some perhaps third or fourth generation, or we began the journey by first falling in love with an adorable dog. If it was a purebred dog and registered with the AKC, we might [...]
August 24th, 2012 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
