by Kimberly Silva Garrett What made you decide to become a judge? While doing several sweepstakes I found I love the mental challenges of judging. Who, if anyone, has influenced your style of judging? How have they had an impact on your judging style? So many, too many to name! Like a […]
by Ria Hörter Most dog breeds were developed after hundreds of years of evolution and lengthy selection by breeders. However, some breeds owe their existence to just one person, whose name they bear. Readers of The Canine Chronicle have already met Louis Dobermann and his Dobermann, John Russell and his Russell Terrier, and the Dukes […]
by Dr. Al Grossman A number of years ago Mary Roslin Williams of English Labrador fame wrote in her book Advanced Labrador Breeding about the seven ages of a breeder. This was further defined in the American version of the book titled Reaching For The Stars. American breeders need to pay heed to this information […]
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Valdosta KC 2 Best In Show · Judge’s Name: Lee Canalizo German Shepherd Dog · GCH Babheims Captain Crunch
Northeast Oklahoma KC Best In Show · Judge’s Name: Kenneth Buxton Schipperke · CH Dante Fire When Ready HOF
By Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones Consider the following scenario. It could be any place, any time, with a little imagination. A series of large-entry dog shows is being held on four or five consecutive days. On the first, a number of Specialties are taking place, some independently at different locations in the same general vicinity, […]
by Gretchen Bernardi The subject of last month’s article, A History Lesson—Part I, was a change in mood that was sweeping the AKC in 1986 and 1987, beginning with the Delegate Advisory Committee that recommended changes to the rules governing championships. Those recommendations were initially met with reserved approval, but that approval, upon closer […]
by Dr. Bob G. Smith · So, you write that a judge, “doesn’t know his ass from his elbow!” Previously, you show to the judge and the judge doesn’t put your dog up but puts up a dog that you consider inferior to yours. You feel you have the right to your opinion. You […]
