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.
Here are some photos from around the rings at Westminster ’16. They were taken by our friend and outstanding dog photographer, Tanner Congleton.
Here are some photos from around the rings at Westminster ’13. They were taken by our friend and outstanding dog photographer, Lisa Croft-Elliott.
Due to the retirement of our longtime superintendent, Tonya Jordan, we will be closing our Florida office.
The fancy has also been very vocal in showing huge appreciation to those involved in last week’s Ft. Lauderdale shows which were held at the Ocala showgrounds. Many said that they felt safer at those shows than they do at the grocery store! Saturday’s show was cancelled after three groups due to bad weather–including bad storms and tornado warnings–but besides that, the shows came off without a hitch! It takes a village, and we are lucky that this village exists ten times over within our fancy. Way to go, and thank you to all involved!
Blast from the Past – Westminster Kennel Club 2012 Best In Show Lineup by Lisa Croft-Elliott
The years pass and many changes occur in our world of purebred dogs. Among them the cast of characters of the participants, which is particularly notable where some of our best-loved and most esteemed all breed judges are concerned! Who would have believed, twenty years ago, that the day might come when the once magic name “Alva Rosenberg” might bring forth a puzzled look and the question “who’s that” from the exhibitor or breeder or just casual fancier
This was way before air travel with dogs was prevalent. Air travel with dogs was done on old, two engine prop planes. For us, it was the old Flying Tiger Line that we went on. It was a nineteen-hour trip from Burbank, California, to Newark, through Salt Lake City and Detroit. The dogs, tack, handlers, and helpers were weighed in as freight.
Sand to Sea just wanted all potential exhibitors to know that we have every intention of holding our shows at the end of the month and are hurriedly preparing for the events. We hope you will enter by noon this Wednesday and we will see you there on the February 26th, 27th and 28th.
There are differing opinions within the fancy about whether or not this change to the Junior Showmanship program makes sense. Keep your eye out for more regarding this topic via Table Talk Live discussions coming soon!
