Looking Around with Lee
Comments from those with a life dedicated to the Great Dane.
“Author Archive”
Intent Versus Impact
Our words transmit information on two levels, intent and impact. Webster’s Dictionary defines Intent as, “The state of mind with which an act is done: volition* and impact as, “To have a direct ef- fect or impact on: impinge on.** The intent and impact of the speaker may not be how the listener receives the information.
What Has Happened To The Retriever Hunt Tests?
It takes quite a bit these days to get me to climb on the soapbox as age and experience have tempered the burning desire to “right a wrong,” something which is a fierce fire in the heart of every successful investigative reporter which is what I do in “my other life.”
Dogs And Dwarfs – Dogs in Historical Art
Paintings of dogs portrayed with a dwarf became popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. Dwarfs were common at nearly every Euro- pean court; the Spanish royal court had more than 100 dwarfs.
AKC Achiever Dog Program
The American Kennel Club offers many opportunities for people to participate in more than 4,100 dog events.
The Perfect Dog – The Cocker Spaniel
Most of us what breed we have – whether at a “Meet the Breeds” event, on a walk, therapy visit, or at a dog show – Cockers aren’t always easily recognized.
Brittany – The Dual Dog
When you look at a Brittany, what do you see? Different people see different things. Some notice how athletic they look going around the show ring.
Round Table – Exhibitors and Judges Discuss the Sport
The Garden City Kansas Kennel Club decided we wanted to start some conversations. We know that everyone has friends at the dog shows with whom we engage in conversations, but how about inviting strangers to sit down with each other? We thought…wouldn’t that be interesting?
Dogs in Literature – Emily Bronté
Admittedly, no one picks up Wuthering Heights looking for pertinent information about their breed, but it’s a good example of the fascinating details of purebred history tucked away in unlikely places.
Breed Priorities – The Irish Setter
The Irish Setter is one of four Setters competing in regular AKC conformation competition, along with the English Set- ter, Gordon Setter, and Irish Red and White Setter.
