Join us at Canines & Cocktails, a gala to benefit the AKC Canine Health Foundation
Canines & Cocktails on Thursday, December 12, 2019.
“Author Archive”
IN CASE YOU HAVEN’T HEARD…
For whatever reason, someone has started several rumors concerning the dog show property in Brooksville
Table Talk · November 20, 2019
Celebrating birthdays this week are: Jason Hoke, Michael Hill, Michele Abati, Linda Rowley, Don Gillett, Carla Link Vaughn, Shari Smith, Ray Harrington and Courtney Bastian.
Selecting a Dog Show Venue: 10 things you need to know
Press Release: By Angela Reagan, Director of Sales and Marketing, Holiday Inn Roberts Centre & Royal Canin Ring. Choosing a dog show venue can be extremely daunting, especially if you have never been a show chair. There are a number of considerations and logistics involved, and the variety of indoor and outdoor canine activities can [...]
In Memory of Ellen Fetter
By Deb Cooper We are saddened to report the passing of Rose Ellen Fetter, known to those close to her as Ms. Ellie or Ellen, who passed away on November 13th, her 77th birthday. We all knew Ellie as an AKC licensed judge and long-time fancier, and mother of Nina Fetter; however, she was also [...]
Table Talk · November 13, 2019
This week we celebrate all of the men and women who have served, as well as those who are currently serving our country. It warms my heart to see all of the notes of thanks on social media. I want to extend a very special thank you to all who have sacrificed for our great [...]
Table Talk · November 6, 2019
It was great to be “back home” at the dog shows in Ft. Wayne this past weekend! I was thrilled to see so many friends that I don’t see much anymore. With an entry of almost 1100 on the largest day–which also happened to be the largest entry in the country for the weekend–the Old [...]
Table Talk · October 30, 2019
This past week was a busy National Specialty week, indeed! In honor of all of the National Specialties, I’d like to share the reasons to attend a National, written by William H. Miller: • To visit with your peers • To measure the “state of the breed” • To compare your breeding stock to that [...]
Dog Parades vs. Dog Shows
By Amy Fernandez The dog game is rife with controversy. These days it’s impossible to navigate any corner of this sport without slamming into it. So, in the interests of resetting the tone, let’s talk about a raging controversy that’s safely removed from dog shows. Perhaps not in the strictest sense…technically, it still involves putting [...]
Table Talk · October 23, 2019
We have several friends celebrating birthdays this week. They are: Ethan Coye, Annie Balottti, Jill Bell, Keith Pautz, Joe Berkau, Melissa Engelking, Michael Brantley, Juliet Clendenon and Debbie Scott.
