This year’s event may have given the Olympics a run for their money in that regard. Thanks to the incredible commitment of the Santa Barbara Kennel Club members an innovative, enthusiastic program was developed that extended far beyond the routine evaluation of purebred dogs.
For the past 11 years, the Southern Handlers Charity League has organized a fun match for the sole purpose of raising funds for southern dog fanciers in need. They organize fun events which bring the entire fancy together in an effort to raise funds and make the exhibitors feel good about participating.
SAN DIEGO — Pet parents no longer have to worry about losing their beloved companions with the arrival of Tagg—The Pet Tracker™, an advanced pet tracking system equipped with GPS and wireless capabilities that enables pets to stay in touch with their owners. Tagg—The Pet Tracker is the first product from Snaptracs Inc., a newly […]
Photos courtesy of Holloway Photo · Vicki Holloway · (951) 682-3164 · Hollowayphoto@mac.com Breeder’s Showcase Judges List: Sporting – Mr. Jason Lynn, Great Britain Hound – Karen Mays, Georgia Working – Mari-Beth O’Neil, North Carolina Terrier – Mr. Bruce Schwartz, California Toys – Mr. Carlos Fernandez-Renau, Spain Non-Sporting – Ms. […]
AKC promotes dog sports as family activities. However, families attending and enjoying dog shows together has become increasingly rare.
Several comments I have read in social media circles about the Reserve Best In Show have been very negative. Some have written: it is like “kissing your sister”, meaningless, lost in the shuffle of awarding BIS, superfluous. As the process is currently designed and implemented, I believe awarding RBIS is paramount to an “afterthought”. I will try to highlight my opinion in this article.
Show Name: Cedar Rapids KC Location: Amana, IA Show Date: 9-2-12 Total Entry: 1022 Best In Show Judge: Dr Steve Keating Dog Reg: GCH Scylla’s Small Kraft RE-Lit Breed: Matlese Handler: Tara Martin Rowell Owner: Debbie burke and Ron Scott and Tara Martin Rowell Reserve […]
Show Name: Marquette Kennel Club Location: Marquette, MI Show Date: 9/1/2012 Total Entry: 331 Best In Show Judge: Dr. Robert D. Smith Dog Reg: GCH CH Imagine Loves Second Chance Breed: Chow Chows Handler: Kathy Beliew Owner: Deborah & Thomas Spence & Kathy & George Beliew Reserve Dog Reg: […]
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.
