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.
“Author Archive”
Do You See What I See?
In all my travels across our great country and around the world at- tending shows, and talking to breeders and judges, I have never quite understood how two intelligent people could look at the same dog and “see” it so differently.
The Eyes Have It
After more than five decades of owning and living with a variety of different breeds, I find the eyes have become increasingly more important to me.
Sociology of Dogs – Learning the Lesson
When we talk about how a dog can fit smoothly into human so- ciety, the key to success is how it can adapt to its environment on a daily basis to meet expectations in its behavior.
New NOHS Regulations – Better for Whom?
Policy decisions in any area have winners and losers. This is true in corporate America, in social and religious groups
like Boy Scouts and churches, and in legislative arenas from town halls to Congress.
The AKC National Championship – From the Beginning…
The history of the AKC National Championship show can be likened to a long identity crisis framed by continual ethical bickering about AKC running its own special show.
The Dogs House Rules
An old friend of mine who is a retired FBI agent claims to know what dogs are thinking just by looking into their eyes or at their facial expressions and body language.
Meet the Europeans – Part 1 – The Italians
Many of today’s breeds originated in Europe. They were principally developed in Great Britain, Germany and France, but it would be hard to find any European country without a national dog breed. Meet the Europeans will explore the history of breeds on an old continent full of fanciers.
Breeder/Owner/Handlers Dominate the Finals
Winning Westminster is an incredible feat. The dog’s call name becomes a household word: Bang Away, James, Shannon, Manhattan, Indy, Robert, Kirby, Stump, Josh, Hickory, and Banana Joe to name a few.
