Manhattan and Mystique Legends of the Sport
Could Manhattan and Mystique be as successful if they were competing today? The breed has evolved, Moses says
“Author Archive”
Looking Back With Lee – Remembering Lina Basquette
She became Mrs. Sam Warner in 1925 and in 1929 she would be the star of movies and productions directed by the likes of Frank Capra and Cecile B. DeMille.
An Eye for a Dog
“She sure has an eye for a dog” is a compliment and an expression of respect. This honor and accolade is reserved for those few people who seem to be able to identify unerringly the highest quality dogs coming closest to the standard in many and even most breeds. Is this eye for a dog a natural gift, is it developed over time, and can anyone acquire it with enough time and effort?
It’s Not What’s Wrong With Dog Showing… It’s Who’s Wrong!
Dog showing is an interesting sport, or game, or as many call it, a fancy. It brings together a melting pot of people who are rather obsessed with dogs and in particular their breed and their dogs. It showcases fabulous dogs and you get to meet friends who share your crazy passion. It sure is something which can be tons of furry fun!
Wind at your Back
Everyone has heard the phrase “the wind at your back”. It has been used by sailors and those struggling to succeed for decades. The idea is straightforward.
The Percy Roberts Show Dog Collection
In 1935 he became involved with bringing in a fairly new breed just gaining recognition by fanciers, the Norwich Terrier. Looking back, in 1962 he wrote that in the fall of 1935 while in England he received a letter commissioning him to purchase a Norwich Terrier in whelp.
Table Talk · June 17, 2020
I was saddened to hear that long-time Western Reserve Kennel Club member Peg Gross passed away suddenly last week. Peg was known for her Schipperke and Finnish Spitz shown and bred under the Roadrunner kennel name. Peg will be greatly missed by the fancy, but most of all she will be missed by her family and her dear friends with the Western Reserve Kennel Club.
Life With Pat
There seems to be a great amount of misinformation and confusion about where newcomers should go to purchase or acquire their first dog. Many of those who are interested will go to dog shows and ask assistance from fanciers and judges.
Pasco Florida KC Saturday Night Lights Match Show – The First Dog Show in America Since March 15
The Saturday Night Light Match Show, held June 6, 2020, was a rousing success with 250 puppies entered! The Three Best In Show Winners Were: Baby Best In Show · Judge Mrs. Amy Booth · Barbara Becker · Chow Chow · Name: Connor Puppy Best In Show · Judge Mr. Phil Booth · Kay Peiser […]
Table Talk · June 10, 2020
And we’re off!!!! The first dog show since the COVID-19 ‘corona-cation’ will occur in Guthrie, Oklahoma from Saturday, June 27 to Tuesday, June 30th at the Lazy E Arena. Fanciers banded together and got The Learning Cluster put together and approved in record time. The goal of this cluster is to try different approaches and determine what […]
