David Miller took a much-deserved trip to Cancun, Mexico but unfortunately while there, he took a bit of a fall. Upon returning to the States, and while judging on the Florida circuit, he experienced pain from his accident. David went to the doctor and found out his pain was due to a broken wrist and a hairline fracture of his ribs! He will be having surgery to repair his wrist and will be as good as new very soon! Best wishes for a speedy recovery, David.
Here are some photos from around the rings at Louisville ’15. They were taken by our friend and outstanding dog photographer, Tanner Congleton. We hope these images take you down memory lane and help you look forward to Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club 2022.
Breed standards are truly simple in that they describe the correct construction, proper movement and requisite soundness demanded in the ideal dog of its breed.
Here are some photos from around the rings at Louisville Kennel Club ’16. They were taken by our friend and outstanding dog photographer, Tanner Congleton. We hope these images take you down memory lane and help you look forward to Louisville 2022.
Recently some individuals were asked what they thought of the effect, if any, that the AKC Code of Sportsmanship is having upon how members of the Fancy conduct themselves and interact with each other nowadays. Quite obviously the intent was to find out, or get some idea, as to whether or not it is generally felt that a positive impact has been generated by its adoption. The overall tenor of the responses was, interestingly and perhaps not unsurprisingly, rather negative with opinions expressed that, in all likelihood, this has made very little difference in how people behave.
Here are some photos from around the rings at Louisville Kennel Club ’18. We hope these images take you down memory lane and help you look forward to Louisville 2022.
I would like to thank Mari-Beth O’Neill, Doug and Taylor Johnson, Tuni Conti, Tiffany Cardin, and Dasha Mlinorich for participating in a Table Talk roundtable discussion regarding Canine Partners in Junior Showmanship. The segment will be available on the Canine Chronicle Facebook page, CanineChonicle.com, and Canine Chronicle TV. I would love to hear your thoughts on the segment and this topic. Please send me an email or reach out via Facebook messenger.
Now that I have taken Emeritus status from the dog show judges ranks having survived hundreds of shows, twenty three of them overseas, I thought it a good time to survey where we have been and where, perhaps, we are going.
I entered the fray when Ch. Rock Falls Colonel, the English Setter, and Bang Away of Sirrah Crest, the Boxer, were at the top of their form. For many that seems like a long time ago. For me, it seems only yesterday.
Several of you have asked for clarification regarding the Junior Coordinator role. The AKC Delegate Junior Showmanship Sub-Committee has defined the role as follows: The Junior Coordinator will be charged with raising awareness to Juniors and the development of Junior membership.
Our sport lost one of its greatest icons on Valentine’s Day. Frank Sabella passed away at the age of 91. Frank touched the lives of so many and he was an idol to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His wealth of knowledge, dedicated spirit, and sharp wit will be sorely missed. Rest well, my friend.
