Table Talk · December 23, 2020

That’s a wrap! Another “show year” is in the books.

The dog walking routine has cycled through countless fads and stages. And I’ve done it long enough to observe plenty of this unfolding drama. Back in prehistoric times, I was the lone dog walker pounding the pavement.

Forty years ago we had in our dog show presence a veritable example of Clifton Odets “Golden Boy”. His name was Bobby Barlow. He was a handsome, talented, freckled-faced young man who looked somewhat like a young Robert Redford. Well, maybe not quite like Robert Redford, but you get the idea!

History was made this year as Bourbon the Whippet was awarded Best In Show by the iconic dog man, Jim Moses. Bourbon is the littermate to Whiskey who won BIS here two years ago.

Michael Hill chats with Dr. Fernando Arce and Carlos Campos – Casaarabal Great Danes/Bulldogs from Costa Rica. They talk about their life in dogs and their visit to Orlando for the AKC Invitational.

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You’re invited! January 9, 2021 “A Salute to 25 Years, Featuring Dr. Anita Oberbauer” CHF’s Virtual Event to celebrate 25 years of canine health research will include: A presentation on “Considerations of Genetic Testing and Our Dog’s Health” by Anita Oberbauer, PhD. Dr. Oberbauer will discuss the availability of genetic testing as a […]

We are excited to bring you Table Talk Live! coverage from the show floor this week! Make sure to continue to check the Canine Chronicle Facebook page and Canine Chronicle.TV for fun-filled, informative coverage of the happenings at the Orlando Convention center!

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