I sit in the waiting room with my dog, Luna. She is hyperventilating and shaking. Another dog lunges toward her and she tries to get away, but slips on the floor. We wait. She pants. We wait. She shakes. I question whether she would have been better off had I just tried to treat her at home. And I wonder when she started to be so frantic about going to the vet. Sadly, there are many candidate experiences. Way too many.
I also received news of the passing former judge Glenda Dawkins. Glenda and her husband, Pete, were respected judges as well as hound and toy experts. Everyone who knew her will remember her kind demeanor and gentle smile that was graciously given to all.
Show Name: Michiana Kennel Club Location: South Bend, IN Show Date: Friday, July 20, 2018 Total Entry: 755 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Barbara Dempsey Alderman Show Photographer(s): Booth Photo • Website: www.boothshowphoto.com Dog Reg: GCH Rummer Run Maximus Commander In Chief [Dog] Breed: Boxer Handler: Rick Justice Owner: S & A Anderson & L […]
We are sad to report the untimely passing of the Top Winning Pomeranian of All Time GCh. HiTimes What The Inferno. As everyone remembers, Danny was piloted by professional handler Curtiss Smith to #1 Toy and #2 Dog All Breeds in 2015 and the #1 Toy and #6 Dog All Breeds in 2014. He was […]
Moe Miyagawa has been released from rehab and is at home under the care of Shane Hooper! Thank you Shane for opening your heart and your home to Moe. Moe would love to hear from his friends with cards and letters. They can be sent to: Moe Miyagawa, 16609 Slover Avenue, Fontana, CA 92337.
Sadly, the California heat caused more fires and Bob and Deedee Caswell lost their home. They got 7 of their dogs out, but some were lost in the fire. Our thoughts are with Bob and Deedee at this tragic time.
It is hard to believe that the 4th of July holiday is here already! It seems that Memorial Day was just the other day. Time flies… Last year I was attending the Burbank Kennel Club and Ventura Dog Fanciers cluster on this same weekend. I know many of you, along with me, will miss the weekend at the beach this year. It was definitely one of my all-time favorite shows.
…A child or a new handler who has a bad experience may not return thereby defeating the purpose of these events, part of which is to bring in new and younger exhibitors to our sport. I am not judging anyone for being disinterested in judging these events, however, if you agree to the assignment, please be kind to those that entered to you…
Lynn Meyer has been hired as an Executive Field Representative. She joins the staff on July 16, 2018 and will be based in the upper mid-west.
AKC announced Lynn Meyer will be assuming the AKC Executive Field Representative post
