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Throughout the 1930s and ‘40s Madeleine and James Austin campaigned some of the era’s most legendary dogs under their respective Catawba and Wissaboo banners. Of course, many famous couples have reigned at the top of the dog game. Their substantial accomplishments are generally attributed to cooperative effort. The Austins revised that formula in one notable respect. When it came to that perennially cutthroat business of campaigning specials, they were definitely not teammates.
November 25th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Dog Show History,Featured,Remembering Our Past? | Read More »
The fancy is mourning the loss of our dear friend, Roger Hartinger. Roger passed away last week after a short hospital stay. He was 86 years old. Roger and Paula, his wife of 64 years, could be seen hand in hand at most dog shows. Their admiration for one another was heart-warming. Roger was loved by all who knew him and will be sorely missed by the fancy. Our condolences go out to Paula and Roger’s many children, grandchildren and friends.
November 25th, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
The management of an event must be the responsibility of the AKC club which has been approved to hold the event. To fulfill this responsibility, there are activities that must be performed by the host club, sometimes in combination with the management of a cluster of events. Responsibility for these activities cannot be delegated to third party service providers.
The policy is as follows –
The Use of a Club’s Name for Show Purposes Cannot be Transferred…
November 25th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
A Message from Star of Bethlehem Cluster Show Chairs:
We fully intend to hold our shows in Morgantown, PA December 9-13, 2020.
Entries close NOVEMBER 25th at noon EST
November 20th, 2020 | Posted in Breaking News,Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Our thoughts and prayers go to Paula, his loving wife of 64 years, and the rest of their family. If you have photos or memories, please include them the in comments on Facebook.
November 18th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
Long-time AKC judge Beth Speich has passed away. Beth was loved and respected by all who had the pleasure of knowing her and she will be sorely missed. Our condolences to her family and friends.
November 18th, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
Here are a few Around The Rings from Greater Ocala Dog Club Check out more photos in The Annual Issue of The Canine Chronicle
November 16th, 2020 | Posted in Around The Ring Galleries | Read More »
Ric and Lea Plaut are on their way to their new home in Alabama. Southern California will not be the same without you guys! Safe travels and best wishes in your new home.
November 11th, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
Famed for their seaworthy boats and skilled celestial navigation, the Phoenicians are generally considered the instigators of matchmaking between Asian and North African dogs that resulted in quite a few breeds. Phoenicians colonized much of the Mediterranean by 1200 BC, founded Carthage in 814 BC, and eventually monopolized all major trade routes within this vast territory until the fifth century BC.
November 5th, 2020 | Posted in Current Articles,Featured | Read More »
A very special Happy Birthday to Lorraine Boutwell who will be celebrating her 90th birthday this week! While Lorraine has reduced the number of dogs she will judge in a day, and sticks to judging nor more than two days, she is still doing a great job center ring. If you would like to drop Lorraine a birthday wish, her address is…
November 4th, 2020 | Posted in Featured | Read More »
