Table Talk – December 12, 2018

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The decision to charge ringside/candid photographers a $1,000 fee to take action and candid photographs in and out of the ring at the AKC National Championship and lead-up shows has caused some photographers to decide not to attend which has subsequently caused some exhibitors to be disappointed. Most people that I have chatted with think […]

A couple weeks ago in Tucson, AZ during the Coyote Cluster, the AKC Registered Handlers Program held an educational session about the effect social media is having on the sport of purebred dogs. The session was open to all interested parties. About 20 people attended and a good exchange of thoughts and experiences took place. […]

What??? Thanksgiving is tomorrow! In just a couple of weeks thousands of fanciers from all over the world will be heading to Orlando, Florida for the 2018 AKC National Championship week. In case you have not heard, the entry for this show is over 5,000 dogs! It is hard to believe that another year […]

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One of the most concerning issues of the mid-term elections for me was Florida Amendment 13 that banned greyhound racing. Sadly for the sport of purebred dogs in general, and these greyhounds specifically, the Amendment passed. In my opinion, the passing of this Amendment was the result of the Animal Rights Activist groups appealing to […]

It’s hard to believe there are only six show weekends left in 2018! It seems like the year just started. I blinked, and POOF! The year is coming to a close. Best of luck to all that are making that year-end push to the top. I was able to journey to Ft Wayne, Indiana this […]

David Fitzpatick checked in to let us know that his dear friend and longtime fancier Nancy Shapland passed away. Many in the sport remember Nancy as a familiar face at shows for decades. Our sympathies are with her family and friends at this difficult time.