Setters were the breed of my childhood. At ten years old, I acquired my first show quality dog. Listening and learning everything my mentors had to share, their recommendations were followed without hesitation.
Breed histories are routinely embellished and occa- sionally fabricated to enhance marketing appeal. Of course, for the Pekingese, the truth was more than sufficient to make the world sit up and take notice from the moment those first specimens arrived in England in 1860.
Anyone living through the 2016 election knows how quickly and completely hype tends to commandeer re?ality. Technology has made that slippery slope more treacherous, but it’s not a modern phenomenon. Politicians can probably learn a thing or two from the dog world in that respect.
The most challenging aspect of improving a breed is measuring the actual performance of breeders. Since success is truly measured by results, continuous assessment is a necessary process that must be administered in order to monitor the achieve- ment of milestones throughout the span of the breeding program.
In today’s world, social media keeps us updated on the comings and goings of others, and the things they feel are important to them. I admit I’m on Facebook daily looking at posts of friends and family to keep in touch with what
The sport of purebred dogs is blessed to include outstanding people. Many are professionals in a variety of disciplines.
Show Name: Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club, Inc Location: Vallejo, CA Show Date: Sunday, September 18, 2016 Total Entry: 1437 Best In Show Judge: Mr. Bradley Jenkins Dog Reg: GCh Coventry Country Squire [Dog] Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi Handler: Jenny Wornall Rangel Owner: A Geremia Breeder: Steven Leyerly, Beckie Williams D.V.M., Bill Shelton & Alexandra [...]
As a photographer, let me tell you every time my phone rings and I can see from the number that it is not my 90 year-old Mother or sister calling about Mother, I shutter.
Show Name: Sir Francis Drake Kennel Club, Inc Location: Vallejo, CA Show Date: Saturday, September 17, 2016 Total Entry: 1489 Best In Show Judge: Mrs. Linda Hurlebaus Dog Reg: GCh Vjk-Myst Garbonitas California Journey [Dog] Breed: Pointer (German Shorthaired) Handler: Valerie Nunes-Atkinson Owner: M & L Ulrich, V Atkinson, A Manning & Y Hassler-Deterding Breeder: [...]
Everyone knows the drill. Standing at ringside with high hopes and visions of triumph then…the big name handler shows up and …show’s over folks, this guy never loses.
