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The Keystone Cluster • 5 Days of Shows • August 11 – 15, 2021
TIME IS RACING TOWARDS THE CLOSING DATE – JULY 28, 2021
Table Talk · July 21, 2021
At its July 2021 meeting, the American Kennel Club board approved modifications to the Rules, Policies and, Guidelines for conformation dog show judges. An email was circulated to all AKC licensed conformation judges stating that these modifications were intended to provide greater clarity and enhance the understanding of AKC’s expectations for those approved to judge. […]
Carolyn Koch’s Marc Of Charm Released as Breyer Horse Model
Many of you know Carolyn Koch as the owner and breeder of numerous top winning Pugs. However, you probably don’t know she is also an owner and breeder of top Saddlebred horses, too. One of her horses is seven-time World Champion and World Grand Champion Marc Of Charm. This amazing chestnut stallion was selected as the Saddlebred representative for the Breyer© Horse Model.
Words Of Wisdom From Jane – The Do’s and Don’ts of Approaching The Judge
Approaching the judge should be done during downtime, not between classes, not while taking photos, but when the judge clearly has a break in their assignment. Introduce yourself, explain you are a long-time breeder, exhibitor, or parent club-approved mentor (if applicable).
Table Talk · July 14, 2021
There is no doubt that social media has done great things for communication amongst those in the sport of purebred dogs. Like any resource, Facebook groups can be a great resource to find breeders, handlers, assistants, dog sitters, etc., but references should always be checked beyond what you read on that Facebook group. I see […]
Table Talk · July 7, 2021
Table Talk · July 7, 2021 It’s hard to believe that the 4th of July weekend is over!! I enjoyed spending the holiday weekend at home this year. I hope everyone had a chance to spend some time with family, friends and your four-legged companions! I am quite fortunate that my canine crew is not upset by […]
Looking Back With Lee – Two Distinctive Ladies from Long Island
As I was getting in the zone this morning, getting my material together for the next CC column, I received an email from my old friend Terry Hundt. She reported the sad news of the passing of our mutual friend Natalie Stebbins. Now, many of you present day folks may ask, just who was Natalie Stebbins? Well, let me tell you who she was! In the “glory days” of dog shows in the northeast, Natalie was one of the strong, clever and quietly powerful forces behind some of the top winners of the time.
Table Talk · June 30, 2021
Charlotte Patterson picked up food poisoning during her recent judging assignment, but she was able to get right back at it and judge on Sunday. This lady is yet another example of how tough our fancy is! Here is hoping you are on the mend, my friend!
