The Toy Poodle – A Historic Rise to Fame
An underdog’s triumphant revenge always makes for a great story. This one’s about the year Toy Poodles hit this game like a high-speed crash.
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The Dog Show at the Beach – Ventura County DFA
There are not many things as much fun as a dog show at the beach! The Ventura County Dog Fanciers Association held its summer show on June 30, 2017 at their regular venue, Seaside Park, otherwise known as the Ventura County Fairgrounds.
The Golden Age – Montgomery County Kennel Club
There are plenty of group shows, but none with the cachet of Montgomery County Kennel Club. Countless important dogs, handlers, breeders, and judges have converged there over the decades.
The Big E’s – A Short Story by Elaine Lessig
Where to begin?? Let’s start at the beginning. For most of us dog show folk, the place where it all starts is the first time you go to a dog show, prepared or not.
Adapt, Change…Survive – The Story of the Pomeranian
All our toy breeds have fascinating histories but none demonstrate the skill, ingenuity and adaptability of pedigree dog breeders quite so well as the history of the Pomeranian.
Pat Craige-Trotter – Owner-Handlers Get Advice from an Expert
Owner-handlers looking to grow in the sport of purebred dogs could find no better example to follow than someone who has won 11 Hound Groups at the Garden. It’s almost not necessary to mention her name—but of course, we’re referring to Patricia Craige Trotter.
The Case For How Dogs Train Us
Good morning, your honor and may it please the court: It never ceases to amaze me how adept dogs are at training people. If we were half as good at training them as they are at training us, every dog would be field, obedience, agility or tracking champions, no question about it.
IMHO – An Answer from Those in the Know!
We asked an AKC Judge, Breeder/Owner/Handler & Professional Handler the following question: Is it preferable to have the same person judge your breed and that group on the same day? Here’s what they had to say…
Kerry Blue Terrier – From Farm Dog to Beauty Queen
Fancy grooming has attracted controversy from the moment a dog show met a hairbrush. To the uninformed observer, much of it looks weird and decadent, suggesting something vaguely illicit going on behind the scenes.
Looking Around With Lee – A Discussion About Cairn Terriers
The next breed we tackle in my ongoing series of interviews with breed experts is the Cairn Terrier. Anyone who has interacted with a Cairn Terrier knows they are wonderful companions with fun-loving personalities. Cairns are tenacious and trainable. These traits have made them contenders in the toughest terrier groups. I reached out to longtime breeders of Cairn Terriers to discuss the breed and get their perspective about changes they have seen over the past half-century.
